AN INVESTIGATION OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION MODEL IN CAMPUS AREAS WITH SPACE SYNTAX METHOD

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https://doi.org/10.15320/ICONARP.2020.113

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Green campus, Kilis 7 Aralık University (KIYU), space syntax, sustainability

Abstract

Purpose

Campus areas should be designed as centers where social activities can be fulfilled to meet students' needs, and which can serve the society by promoting sustainability. Nowadays, transportation systems (bike path, public transport, etc.) that support sustainability are not very common in campus areas. This situation leads to many environmental, economic and social problems. Therefore, it is extremely important to develop sustainable transport plans to uncover the current state of the transport system and to meet future transport needs.  In the study, it was aimed to compare the spatial characteristics of Kilis 7 Aralik University's current situation and its design in line with sustainable transportation principles.

Design/Methodology/Approach

This study was carried out in the central campus of Kilis 7 Aralik University. In the study, the existing transportation infrastructure of the campus has been evaluated, a sustainable transportation model has been formed in accordance with the concept of "green campus," and changes in spatial characteristics of the campus with the environmental, physical and social contributions of this model have been explained. Spatial composition method was used to analyze the spatial properties.

Findings

In the sustainable design model, while the local integration value decreased, global integration, intelligibility, accessibility, and synergy values were found to increase.

Research Limitations/Implications

In the study, the sustainable transportation model was carried out in a narrow area, such as the campus area. It is thought that the results obtained will be the basis for the studies to be carried out in larger areas.

Practical Implications

Campus accessibility, intelligibility and global integration values have increased with the sustainable transportation model. This situation is expected to increase the livability of campus areas.

Social Implications

It is thought that the mental health and academic achievements of the campus users will be positively affected in the campuses designed with the planning approach based on the sustainable transportation model.

Originality/Value

The article is considered important in terms of examining sustainable transportation in campus areas compared to spatial analysis.

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Author Biographies

Ahmet Salih Günaydın, Inonu University

Ahmet Salih Gunaydin is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Fine Arts and Design at Inonu University, Malatya.
After he completed his master's degree at Ankara University in 2014, received his Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture from Cukurova University in 2018. The area of interest focuses on spatial configuration, conservation – development in historical environment, urban design, and space syntax.

Murat Yücekaya, Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University

Murat Yücekaya is working as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, Department of Landscape Architecture at Nevşehir Haci Bektaş Veli University. He received his Ph.D. in Landscape Architecture from Cukurova University in 2017.  His main research subjects are climate balanced urban design, urban heat island, microclimate simulations, and sustainable design.

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25-06-2020

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Günaydın, A. S., & Yücekaya, M. (2020). AN INVESTIGATION OF SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION MODEL IN CAMPUS AREAS WITH SPACE SYNTAX METHOD. ICONARP International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 8(1), 262–281. https://doi.org/10.15320/ICONARP.2020.113

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