The housing typologies that meet shelter and other basic needs are diverse, and bungalows are one of them. These buildings are generally single-story and mostly use wooden building materials. This paper introduces a new construction technique using steel, which is more durable than typical wooden bungalow houses. This design aimed to create a new building stock based on the logic of mass production, where modular steel bars can be prefabricated and transported to the construction site. An architectural design with a steel construction instead of a wooden one and a hexagonal plan instead of a rectangular one was developed. Structures designed with wooden and steel materials were compared using the structural analysis method. Structural analysis of the construction designs using wood and S235 steel grade was performed with the SAP2000 software. The structures were evaluated according to displacement, modal analysis periods, and self-weight, and their static suitability was tested. This new architectural design was developed because steel can maintain its strength for a long time compared to wood and has a higher modulus of elasticity. The results showed that wood and steel materials exhibit similar behavior under the same cross-sections, but the steel structure has come to the forefront as it is lighter than wood in terms of self-weight.

In this study, a thermal analysis of the building envelope of Atatürk University Faculty of Architecture and Design, located in Erzurum in the cold climate zone, was conducted. It is aimed to analyze the thermal efficiency of the educational building on the façade. Firstly, situation analyses were conducted using infrared thermography in the interior spaces and on the exterior. Secondly, a thermal analysis simulation was performed on façade designs used in the faculty. The configurations of indoor and outdoor spaces were obtained with the instantaneous field of view (IFOV) calculator using the Testo 872 thermal camera. Convection thermal loads were applied with the SolidWorks 2022 to simulate the designs. According to the analysis, optimum values were shown in classroom D-306 on glass surfaces, studio D-202 on external walls, studio E-301 on interior walls, studio E-201 on floors, and classroom E-301 on ceilings. According to the surface temperatures on façade sections, the D-202 studio has a 4.1% advantage over the closest performing D-305 and a 33.4% advantage over the farthest performing D-101. According to the simulation results, the glass surfaces used in the autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) wall had a 39.6% advantage in terms of U-value compared to the glass surfaces in the curtain wall.

In this paper, the thermal performance of opaque ventilated façades (OVFs) in the Mediterranean climate zone, where passive cooling is a priority, was examined using computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Simulations were carried out to analyse the behaviour of OVF components under different geometric configurations, using weather data for three cities in Turkey that reflect the climatic conditions of a first-degree day region. These data include the air cavity thickness, outlet size, and air cavity height. Unlike in previous literature, two-way outlet ventilation is employed in this study in the analysis of different façade systems for the Mediterranean climate region, and its performance in reducing solar gain is determined. According to the samples examined within the scope of the criteria outlined herein, it was determined that the rate of heat transferred indoors through the façade can be reduced within the range of 69 % to 75 %.

Reducing the energy consumption of existing and new buildings is necessary in the context of energy efficiency. This study emphasizes the importance of energy-efficient renovation of existing housing stock and the development of renovation strategies according to the TS 825 standard and climate characteristics across the different degree day zones of Turkey. The research proposes an energy-efficient renovation of a public housing project and analyzes the impact of these suggestions on building energy performance. The impact of renovations to improve the thermal performance of opaque and transparent components on the energy performance of the building is calculated using the Design-Builder simulation program, and the heating-cooling loads, electricity, natural gas, and total energy consumption are analyzed in the four zones. With the most cost-saving renovation suggestions, total energy consumption is reduced by 35.7% in Erzurum, 32.2% in Ankara, 27.3% in Istanbul, and 19.3% in Antalya. In residential building renovations in Turkey, especially in hot climates, it is essential to focus on energy-efficient design principles, increase the insulation thickness of opaque components, improve the thermal performance of transparent components, and install solar control where necessary to improve the energy efficiency of the building.

The tessellation method, which is a mathematical concept used in geometric design, is also used in architecture and engineering, as in many other fields. In this study, it is aimed to investigate the tessellation configurations in structural systems within the scope of geometric design in architecture, to show the effectiveness of geometry in the architectural production in these structures and to highlight the tessellation-structure relationship. The number of studies emphasizing tessellation configurations in structural systems is limited. For this reason, the study will contribute to the literature. The research question of the study is how tessellation configurations are applied in structural systems and how this relationship is established. Depending on this research question, eight architectural buildings in different cities with different tessellation configurations were examined within the scope of this study. Content analysis was performed by looking at the architectural features of these structures, and a comparative analysis framework was created with the data obtained. Inferences were made on geometric and architectural features. As a result, it has been seen that tessellation patterns are used and will continue to be used on a wide scale in structural design.

Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) technology into architectural design processes is becoming increasingly widespread, offering significant innovations. This study examines the effects of an AI-enabled design tool on architectural outputs through a student project produced in an architecture studio. The main theme of the architecture studio, Climate Change and Its Impacts: Architectural Analyses for Future Scenarios, focuses on the urgent problems posed by climate change and emphasizes the necessity of sustainable, adaptive design approaches. The project was evaluated using Leonardo AI, a meta-learning platform. This evaluation was carried out in two categories. In the first category, an image was generated concerning the existing student design; in the second category, the scenario was left entirely to the AI's perception without any reference. The findings show that AI optimizes design processes, improves decision-making processes through complex data analysis, and increases the speed of realization of building designs. However, it was found that AI cannot address post-design issues where human intelligence is strong. Therefore, a hybrid use of AI and human input was considered a more effective method, and it was concluded that combining the unique strengths of both parties would be beneficial. While the study highlights the potential of AI in architectural design processes, further research is needed to develop hybrid systems and strategies for integrating AI into the profession. It also provides essential insights into the changing role of AI in the architectural profession and its implications for future design practice.