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View article: Urban Form and Thermal Comfort: A Comparative Study of Scattered and Grid Settlement in Cold Climate
Urban Form and Thermal Comfort: A Comparative Study of Scattered and Grid Settlement in Cold Climate Open
This study investigates the influence of scattered (irregular) and grid (regular) settlement layouts on local climate and thermal comfort versus rural open areas. Research in Erzurum, Türkiye, utilized 2022 year-round on-site measurements,…
View article: Designing for Cooler Street: Case Study of Van City
Designing for Cooler Street: Case Study of Van City Open
In the context of global climate change and rapid urbanization, the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect has become a pressing environmental and public health concern, particularly in semiarid regions. This study evaluates the microclimatic perf…
View article: MicroClimate-Focused Thermal Comfort Assessment in Coastal Settlements with Tourism Activities
MicroClimate-Focused Thermal Comfort Assessment in Coastal Settlements with Tourism Activities Open
When selecting travel destinations, tourists often consider thermal comfort conditions alongside personal preferences. The microclimate data and seasonal characteristics of a destination significantly influence tourists’ choices and the du…
View article: Investigating the Effect of Blue–Green Infrastructure on Thermal Condition—Case Study: Elazığ, Turkey
Investigating the Effect of Blue–Green Infrastructure on Thermal Condition—Case Study: Elazığ, Turkey Open
This study examines the thermal impacts of green and blue infrastructure in Hilalkent Neighborhood, Elazığ City, in Turkey, using ENVI-met 5.6.1 software. Six design scenarios were proposed and their impact on air temperature, relative hum…
View article: An alternative plant for sustainable future: some biochemical properties of watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.)
An alternative plant for sustainable future: some biochemical properties of watercress (Nasturtium officinale R.Br.) Open
Watercress, a semi-aquatic plant with high nutritional value, is a member of the Brassicaceae family. It is widely distributed in wetlands in Turkey and grows in or around water. This study aimed to determine some biochemical properties of…
View article: Analysis of the Impact of Urban Building Blocks Orientation on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Winter Cities Using ENVI-met
Analysis of the Impact of Urban Building Blocks Orientation on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Winter Cities Using ENVI-met Open
The increase in urbanization, building density in cities, and the excess of hard surfaces exacerbate the urban heat island effect, negatively impacting outdoor thermal comfort. It is anticipated that not only the abundance of structures bu…
View article: ENVI-met Simulations of the Effect of Different Landscape Design Scenarios on Pedestrian Thermal Comfort: Haydar Aliyev Street
ENVI-met Simulations of the Effect of Different Landscape Design Scenarios on Pedestrian Thermal Comfort: Haydar Aliyev Street Open
In the city of Erzurum, located in a cold climate region, it is important for pedestrian walkways and parks to be usable all year round. Haydar Aliyev Street, located on the city's new development axis, serves as both a pedestrian route an…
View article: Determining the Climate Future Projection of Erzurum City with the UrbClim Model
Determining the Climate Future Projection of Erzurum City with the UrbClim Model Open
The negativities brought by climate change, which is among the crisis agendas today, directly affect the cities. According to the UN, the rate of urbanization in the world is increasing rapidly. It is estimated that it will reach 6.4 billi…
View article: The Effect of Urban Space Quality on Determining the Way/Method of Square Use in Historical Islamic Cities Case study: Cumhuriyet street in Erzurum
The Effect of Urban Space Quality on Determining the Way/Method of Square Use in Historical Islamic Cities Case study: Cumhuriyet street in Erzurum Open
The Effect of Urban Space Quality on Determining the Way/Method of Square Use in Historical Islamic Cities Case study: Cumhuriyet street in Erzurum
View article: Effects of Visual Environment on Students Adjustment to Stress
Effects of Visual Environment on Students Adjustment to Stress Open
The impact of stress on visual landscape perception was assessed in a photo-based survey. The survey was first performed when the student participants were expected to be stressed just prior to an important examination. The same students w…
View article: Capabilities to Use Plants Grown in Wetlands of Erzurum for Landscape Design
Capabilities to Use Plants Grown in Wetlands of Erzurum for Landscape Design Open
Based on how a wetland is defined by the Ramsar Convention, the Erzurum province is a rich region in terms of wetlands. This study aimed to identify capabilities to use wetland plants, which are grown in running waters (rivers, streams, br…
View article: Capabilities to Use Plants Grown in Wetlands of Erzurum for Landscape Design
Capabilities to Use Plants Grown in Wetlands of Erzurum for Landscape Design Open
Based on how a wetland is defined by the Ramsar Convention, the Erzurum province is a rich region in terms of wetlands. This study aimed to identify capabilities to use wetland plants, which are grown in running waters (rivers, streams, br…
View article: Identification and Mapping of Wetland Plants in Erzurum
Identification and Mapping of Wetland Plants in Erzurum Open
The study aimed to determine the wetlands and the flora of the wetlands within the provincial borders of Erzurum. The study was conducted mainly in the running water (river, stream) in addition to the temporary wetlands, marshy lakes, and …
View article: CONCEPTS IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND CRITICAL APPROACHES ON THE ECOLOGICAL EFFECT
CONCEPTS IN SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE AND CRITICAL APPROACHES ON THE ECOLOGICAL EFFECT Open
The concept of sustainability in the 1970s is the result of human awareness for the environmental and the humanity issues, consist of cultural, social and economic problems. One of the most important goals of the sustainable development is…
View article: Quantification of Summer Thermal Bioclimate of Different Urban Forms in Erzurum City Centre
Quantification of Summer Thermal Bioclimate of Different Urban Forms in Erzurum City Centre Open
Climate has always become an important research object due to its effects on people and environment.In this study, five different areas in Erzurum city centre were determined for the assessment of thermal comfort areas.For the measurement …
View article: Effect of different pavements on human thermal comfort conditions
Effect of different pavements on human thermal comfort conditions Open
"The urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon and outdoor human thermal comfort may be affected by several factors such as the size of the built environment, the rate of open and green spaces and different types of ground surface covers (e.g., g…
View article: Effects of Urbanization on Air Quality;Sample of Bingol City
Effects of Urbanization on Air Quality;Sample of Bingol City Open
Rapids immigration of rural population to urban population causes nonpreparition of city's population growth.Due to growing population demand, in these cities environmental problems increase and city comfort is influenced.Increasing air po…
View article: Effect Of Large Green Areas On Aır Qualıty In Center of Erzurum
Effect Of Large Green Areas On Aır Qualıty In Center of Erzurum Open
ÖZET: Nüfusun büyük bir çoğunluğunun kentlerde yaşamaya başlaması ile artan çevre sorunları da hız kesmeden devam etmektedir.Doğal alanlar tahrip edilmekte ve yaşam konforu azalmaktadır.Özellikle kış aylarında yaşanan hava kirliliği tüm ca…
View article: Determining The Knowledge and Level of Attitudes of The Secondary School Students to Environment and Nature; A Case of Erzurum
Determining The Knowledge and Level of Attitudes of The Secondary School Students to Environment and Nature; A Case of Erzurum Open
ÖZET: Doğal kaynakların hızla tüketilmesine de yol açan çevre sorunlarının önlenmesi ve doğanın korunması konusunda en acil olarak yapılması gereken halkın bilgilendirilmesi
View article: Climate-sensitive Pavement Modelling for Pedestrian Ways
Climate-sensitive Pavement Modelling for Pedestrian Ways Open
It is very obvious that urban areas should be more liveable and well equipped for different seasons to provide sustainable urban environment for the inhabitants. SVF and RayMan Pro 2.1 model are used for the determination of comfortable co…
View article: Integration of Thermal Comfort Information with Spatial Modelling in Erzurum City Center
Integration of Thermal Comfort Information with Spatial Modelling in Erzurum City Center Open
Integration of bioclimatic conditions with GIS was planned in the present study, conducted in the centre of Dadaskent district of Erzurum. In order to reduce the error ratio at the integration stage in maps, totally 12 points in the size o…