This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and ope... more Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and open areas for various activities. This article focuses on the significance of analysing user satisfaction and perception in shaping the future of Mama Ngina Waterfront, a newly developed public space in Mombasa, Kenya. Mama Ngina Waterfront aims to enhance the social and economic welfare of the local society by offering a range of amenities and services. Understanding user perception and satisfaction is crucial for the waterfront's sustainable development. The article explores the research questions related to user perception and satisfaction, discusses the methodology employed, evaluates the findings, and provides recommendations for improvement. The study employed observation and questionnaires to collect data from visitors, residents, and business owners in the surrounding area. The questionnaire distributed 138 respondents. The evaluation of the findings highlights both positive as...
Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and ope... more Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and open areas for various activities. This article focuses on
Cyprus was affected by different civilizations throughout history. After the 1974 war on the isla... more Cyprus was affected by different civilizations throughout history. After the 1974 war on the island, both parts of the island were affected by social, economic, cultural, environmental, and political factors. It is known that, in 1960, the construction of buildings containing the criteria of the modern architectural period in the northern and southern parts of the island of Cyprus continued increasingly. Although the architectural approaches that emerged with the modern period have different trends, the basis of all of them is based on the criteria of modern architecture. The main purpose of this research is to examine the architectural criteria of Efruz Houses (Müdüroğlu Houses) built in the modern period in the Nicosia Kumsal region in the context of sustainability parameters and modern architectural approach. In the study, these houses will be examined in terms of social, cultural, environmental, and economic which are parameters of sustainability. In the methodological approach,...
Globally, as the inhabitants of urban areas continueto grow, considerable pressure is placed on r... more Globally, as the inhabitants of urban areas continueto grow, considerable pressure is placed on resources, necessitating the immediate need for effectiveimprovements to theinfrastructure in the area, particularly in terms of shelter, clean water, andwaste. The builtenvironment is asignificant component of urban life. Controlling urban zonesis thus one ofthe21st century's importantchallengesin urbandevelopment, Erbil city is not far from this challenge. Erbil is one of the old cities in Iraq that consists of many old urban areas which inyears they will lose the ability to maintain their physical structure. Accordingly documenting old neighborhoods of Erbil city could play a staminal role in helping future regeneration works. The study conducts a documentation process that preparesa set of layered maps of the existing situation of the Khanaqahneighborhood that help in regeneration works within the area in the future. Khanaqa neighborhood is one of the oldest bad-conditioned areas ...
Green walls are constructed by covering the interior or external wall plane of a structure with p... more Green walls are constructed by covering the interior or external wall plane of a structure with plants, assuring sustainability, and functioning as a barrier to environmental hazards. Those used on the inner wall of the building are called living walls, and those used on the outer walls are called green facades. According to some studies, there are four types of green wall construction techniques: tree against wall, wall-climbing, suspended, and modular. Green facades can be built directly or indirectly, according to other studies, whereas living walls can be produced modularly or continually. Ecosystem services such as reducing noise, and dramatically enhancing air quality can all be provided by green walls. Increased cognitive function, patient recovery, and a more environmentally responsible approach are just a few examples. The study's aim is to analyze how green walls affect users, as well as to analyze and evaluate the benefits of employing green walls in spaces and advoca...
International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 2021
Public open spaces are standard chosen stations, where individuals can come together and partake ... more Public open spaces are standard chosen stations, where individuals can come together and partake in shared activities. Also, the overall purposes of open spaces are cultural and social involvement, integration of nature into a city, and promoters of a healthy lifestyle. However, Addis Ababa as the capital city of Ethiopia has been giving little contemplation to open space from government and private division. Which has led to the obliteration of the remaining open spaces leaving them to disappear. Meskel Square was taken as a case area for further investigation to specify the major cause of isolation, it has been a historical landmark and is located in the center of the city. The site was an eminent meet point for economic, social, and political use during the emperor Haileslase period but over the years it has remarkably reduced in numbers of users, and yet only a few discussions have been made in regards to the context of public open space and its relation to well beings of societ...
This paper examines the kitchens' evolution throughout history and the increasing interest of... more This paper examines the kitchens' evolution throughout history and the increasing interest of architects in the kitchen space to meet user needs. The method of studying this paper is part of a research project that reviews a series of changes in the architecture of kitchen spaces in the past 100 years, with a focus on the types of kitchen that have been used and how to develop them over time according to the dimensions of the space and the needs of the user. This paper shows the importance of user needs in architectural kitchen design development. The study focuses on modern kitchens and their types according to the available kitchen dimensions. The case study is centered on how the user needs to influence the design of an existing kitchen, Northern Cyprus.
Hospitals are large and complex structures that provide 24-hour healthcare. These structures, whe... more Hospitals are large and complex structures that provide 24-hour healthcare. These structures, where many different functions are combined, are constantly changing and developing with innovations in health, technique, and economy. With the technological developments in the world, population growth, the desire to live healthier and longer, hospital structures are reshaped. These developments best define the changes made in programming according to the user needs. In order for hospital buildings to provide health services for many years, they must be durable and designed with developments in the future which can happen. Emergency departments are from the internal units of the hospital. The duty of the emergency department is to bring the patients to the emergency service, to make the first intervention to the patient according to the emergency situation, and to provide the best care to the patient by directing them to the required unit. The emergency department architecture must take i...
International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Solar-shading systems play various roles to the users of public buildings and may vary from user ... more Solar-shading systems play various roles to the users of public buildings and may vary from user to user but some of the common user’s needs for these systems include; thermal comfort, energy-saving, daylight, and glare reduction. Understanding these needs can help Designers and Architects select from a wide array of Solar-Shading types and see which of them serves the needs of the users better. The Types of Solar-Shading Systems include either internal systems which are placed inside the building or can include external systems which are placed to the outside of buildings. To clearly understand the role Solar Shading Systems, play to satisfy Users’ needs, a case study of a Public Building in Nairobi, Kenya; Britam Towers, was selected. The case study found out that architects, designers, and developers play a preeminent role in coming up with projects that can better serve the User’s needs by creating designs that better suit the needs of the users have for using such Solar-Shading...
Green building is the modern method adopted to attain global sustainability through individual ho... more Green building is the modern method adopted to attain global sustainability through individual house level. The user’s demand for housing is increasing every day, also the demand for other house utility increases. These demands may include energy and water supply, refuse management, provision of new infrastructures etc. most of these demands are necessary for every user to survive. Therefore, most users engage in afforestation, increases carbon emission and rise in the Greenhouse gases level production to meet up with their demands, these activities causes’ disasters to our planet. Therefore users need and green approach to sustainability are two opposite factors. This paper examines the user’s need and comfort in designing or purchasing green buildings in Kano state, Nigeria. Relevant kinds of literature were revised in this work with the addition of a case study which was analysed using the descriptive approach method. A case study was picked in Kano state, Gwale Yan-Alawa quarter...
This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative... more This article is an open access article distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY
Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and ope... more Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and open areas for various activities. This article focuses on the significance of analysing user satisfaction and perception in shaping the future of Mama Ngina Waterfront, a newly developed public space in Mombasa, Kenya. Mama Ngina Waterfront aims to enhance the social and economic welfare of the local society by offering a range of amenities and services. Understanding user perception and satisfaction is crucial for the waterfront's sustainable development. The article explores the research questions related to user perception and satisfaction, discusses the methodology employed, evaluates the findings, and provides recommendations for improvement. The study employed observation and questionnaires to collect data from visitors, residents, and business owners in the surrounding area. The questionnaire distributed 138 respondents. The evaluation of the findings highlights both positive as...
Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and ope... more Public spaces play a crucial role in the well-being of communities, providing accessible, and open areas for various activities. This article focuses on
Cyprus was affected by different civilizations throughout history. After the 1974 war on the isla... more Cyprus was affected by different civilizations throughout history. After the 1974 war on the island, both parts of the island were affected by social, economic, cultural, environmental, and political factors. It is known that, in 1960, the construction of buildings containing the criteria of the modern architectural period in the northern and southern parts of the island of Cyprus continued increasingly. Although the architectural approaches that emerged with the modern period have different trends, the basis of all of them is based on the criteria of modern architecture. The main purpose of this research is to examine the architectural criteria of Efruz Houses (Müdüroğlu Houses) built in the modern period in the Nicosia Kumsal region in the context of sustainability parameters and modern architectural approach. In the study, these houses will be examined in terms of social, cultural, environmental, and economic which are parameters of sustainability. In the methodological approach,...
Globally, as the inhabitants of urban areas continueto grow, considerable pressure is placed on r... more Globally, as the inhabitants of urban areas continueto grow, considerable pressure is placed on resources, necessitating the immediate need for effectiveimprovements to theinfrastructure in the area, particularly in terms of shelter, clean water, andwaste. The builtenvironment is asignificant component of urban life. Controlling urban zonesis thus one ofthe21st century's importantchallengesin urbandevelopment, Erbil city is not far from this challenge. Erbil is one of the old cities in Iraq that consists of many old urban areas which inyears they will lose the ability to maintain their physical structure. Accordingly documenting old neighborhoods of Erbil city could play a staminal role in helping future regeneration works. The study conducts a documentation process that preparesa set of layered maps of the existing situation of the Khanaqahneighborhood that help in regeneration works within the area in the future. Khanaqa neighborhood is one of the oldest bad-conditioned areas ...
Green walls are constructed by covering the interior or external wall plane of a structure with p... more Green walls are constructed by covering the interior or external wall plane of a structure with plants, assuring sustainability, and functioning as a barrier to environmental hazards. Those used on the inner wall of the building are called living walls, and those used on the outer walls are called green facades. According to some studies, there are four types of green wall construction techniques: tree against wall, wall-climbing, suspended, and modular. Green facades can be built directly or indirectly, according to other studies, whereas living walls can be produced modularly or continually. Ecosystem services such as reducing noise, and dramatically enhancing air quality can all be provided by green walls. Increased cognitive function, patient recovery, and a more environmentally responsible approach are just a few examples. The study's aim is to analyze how green walls affect users, as well as to analyze and evaluate the benefits of employing green walls in spaces and advoca...
International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES, 2021
Public open spaces are standard chosen stations, where individuals can come together and partake ... more Public open spaces are standard chosen stations, where individuals can come together and partake in shared activities. Also, the overall purposes of open spaces are cultural and social involvement, integration of nature into a city, and promoters of a healthy lifestyle. However, Addis Ababa as the capital city of Ethiopia has been giving little contemplation to open space from government and private division. Which has led to the obliteration of the remaining open spaces leaving them to disappear. Meskel Square was taken as a case area for further investigation to specify the major cause of isolation, it has been a historical landmark and is located in the center of the city. The site was an eminent meet point for economic, social, and political use during the emperor Haileslase period but over the years it has remarkably reduced in numbers of users, and yet only a few discussions have been made in regards to the context of public open space and its relation to well beings of societ...
This paper examines the kitchens' evolution throughout history and the increasing interest of... more This paper examines the kitchens' evolution throughout history and the increasing interest of architects in the kitchen space to meet user needs. The method of studying this paper is part of a research project that reviews a series of changes in the architecture of kitchen spaces in the past 100 years, with a focus on the types of kitchen that have been used and how to develop them over time according to the dimensions of the space and the needs of the user. This paper shows the importance of user needs in architectural kitchen design development. The study focuses on modern kitchens and their types according to the available kitchen dimensions. The case study is centered on how the user needs to influence the design of an existing kitchen, Northern Cyprus.
Hospitals are large and complex structures that provide 24-hour healthcare. These structures, whe... more Hospitals are large and complex structures that provide 24-hour healthcare. These structures, where many different functions are combined, are constantly changing and developing with innovations in health, technique, and economy. With the technological developments in the world, population growth, the desire to live healthier and longer, hospital structures are reshaped. These developments best define the changes made in programming according to the user needs. In order for hospital buildings to provide health services for many years, they must be durable and designed with developments in the future which can happen. Emergency departments are from the internal units of the hospital. The duty of the emergency department is to bring the patients to the emergency service, to make the first intervention to the patient according to the emergency situation, and to provide the best care to the patient by directing them to the required unit. The emergency department architecture must take i...
International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES
Solar-shading systems play various roles to the users of public buildings and may vary from user ... more Solar-shading systems play various roles to the users of public buildings and may vary from user to user but some of the common user’s needs for these systems include; thermal comfort, energy-saving, daylight, and glare reduction. Understanding these needs can help Designers and Architects select from a wide array of Solar-Shading types and see which of them serves the needs of the users better. The Types of Solar-Shading Systems include either internal systems which are placed inside the building or can include external systems which are placed to the outside of buildings. To clearly understand the role Solar Shading Systems, play to satisfy Users’ needs, a case study of a Public Building in Nairobi, Kenya; Britam Towers, was selected. The case study found out that architects, designers, and developers play a preeminent role in coming up with projects that can better serve the User’s needs by creating designs that better suit the needs of the users have for using such Solar-Shading...
Green building is the modern method adopted to attain global sustainability through individual ho... more Green building is the modern method adopted to attain global sustainability through individual house level. The user’s demand for housing is increasing every day, also the demand for other house utility increases. These demands may include energy and water supply, refuse management, provision of new infrastructures etc. most of these demands are necessary for every user to survive. Therefore, most users engage in afforestation, increases carbon emission and rise in the Greenhouse gases level production to meet up with their demands, these activities causes’ disasters to our planet. Therefore users need and green approach to sustainability are two opposite factors. This paper examines the user’s need and comfort in designing or purchasing green buildings in Kano state, Nigeria. Relevant kinds of literature were revised in this work with the addition of a case study which was analysed using the descriptive approach method. A case study was picked in Kano state, Gwale Yan-Alawa quarter...
11. INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESSAt: Gaziantep, Turkey, 2023
ZET Kamusal alanlardaki insan davranışı, deneyimleri ve sosyal etkileşimin, bu ortamların birçok ... more ZET Kamusal alanlardaki insan davranışı, deneyimleri ve sosyal etkileşimin, bu ortamların birçok unsurundan etkilenen zihinsel süreçlerin bir sonucu olduğu düşünülmektedir. Bu özellikler fiziksel, sosyal, kültürel veya duyusal olabilir ancak hepsi insanların kamusal alanlardaki davranışlarını ve deneyimlerini etkileme yeteneğine sahiptir. Aynı zamanda kültür, cinsiyet, cinsellik, etnik köken ve yaş gibi sosyal özellikler ve bileşenler de dahil edilerek bu yerlerin kullanıcıları, şekil ve hislerini etkileyebilir. Bu faktörler, kamusal alanın fiziksel ve çevresel (veya fiziksel olmayan) özellikleriyle birlikte, insanların kamusal alanlardaki davranışlarını, deneyimlerini ve etkileşimlerini önemli ölçüde etkileme potansiyeline sahiptir. İnsanların herhangi bir çevrenin en önemli bileşeni olduğu göz önüne alındığında, yapılı çevre uzmanlarının insanların çevrelerine nasıl tepki verdiklerini anlamaları kritik öneme sahiptir. Bu araştırma önemlidir çünkü uzmanlara, tasarımcıların insanların doğal tepkilerine duyarlı ortamlar yaratmalarına yardımcı olmak için kullanılabilecek pratik bir yol haritası sunmaktadır. Bu çalışma kalkınma planlamacıları, stratejik planlamacılar, mimarlar, tasarımcılar, yerel yönetimler, meclis üyeleri, polis, sosyal hizmet uzmanları ve hatta psikologlar için bilgilendirici ve faydalı olacaktır. Ayrıca çalışma, kendi zihinsel süreçlerini ve biyolojik tepkilerini merak eden herkes için ilginç olacaktır. Bu araştırmanın amacı kamusal meydanların insan davranışını nasıl etkilediği hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinmek, böylece insanların günlük yaşamlarında oynadıkları önemli rolü takdir edebilmektir. Yapılı çevre uzmanlarının ve hükümet yetkililerinin planlama, tasarım ve geliştirme kararlarının insanların sosyal, psikolojik ve duygusal refahı üzerindeki etkisini daha iyi anlamalarına olanak tanıyacak olsa da, bu makalenin ana odak noktası fiziksel etkileşimin ve geliştirmenin nasıl olduğudur. Kamusal alanların ve onları çevreleyen unsurların insan davranışını etkilemesi nedeniyle, kamusal alanlara bakan, onları saran veya çevreleyen özel yapıların dış özellikleri de dikkate alınmıştır. Çalışma, Namık Kemal Meydanı ve Maiduguri Kral Meydanı'nı kullanıcı etkileşimleri ve davranışlarına göre değerlendirmek, farklılıkları ve meydanda gerçekleştirilen bazı ortak ve diğer etkinlikleri gözlemlemek amacıyla örnek çalışma alanları olarak karşılaştırmaktadır. ABSTRACT Human behavior, experiences, and social interaction in public places are thought to be an outcome of mental processes impacted by the many elements of these environments. These characteristics may be physical, social, cultural, or sensory but they all have the ability to influence people's behavior and experience in the public areas. At the same time, by incorporating social features and components like as culture, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, and age, users of these places may influence their shape and feel. These factors, in combination with the physical and ambient (or non-physical) characteristics of the public space, have the potential to significantly influence how people behave, experience, and interact in public spaces. Given that humans are the most significant component of any environment, it is critical that built environment experts understand how people react to their surroundings. This research is essential because it offers experts a practical roadmap that can be used to help designers create FULL TEXTS BOOK 114 environments that are responsive to people's natural responses. This study will be informative and useful to development planners, strategic planners, architects, designers, local governments, councilors, police, social workers, and even psychologists. Also, study will be interesting to anyone who is inquisitive about their own mental processes and biological responses. The goal of this research is to learn more about how public squares impact human behavior so that we can appreciate the important role they play in people's everyday lives. Although will allow built environment experts and government officials to better understand the impact that planning, 2 design, and development decisions may have on people's social, psychological, and emotional well-being, While the major focus of this paper is on how the physical interaction and surrounding elements of public spaces influence human behavior, the exterior features of private structures that front onto, encroach on, or enclose public areas have also been considered. The study compares Namik Kemal Square and Maiduguri Kings Square as case study areas in order to evaluate them based on their user interactions and behaviors, as well as to observe the differences, as well as some common and other activities that take place on the square.
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