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Development of a mixed-method approach to analyze walkability: a case on two urban residential neighborhoods in Ankara
(Bilkent University, 2021-08)In these times when the devastating effects of global warming are felt, giving up fossil fuels and developing active transportation routes are prerequisites for sustainability in the cities. Walkability was introduced as ... -
Influence of activity-based office environments on perceived individual and group creativity
(Bilkent University, 2021-08)This study examined the impact of activity-based offices (ABOs) on individual and group creativity from the employees' perspective. The study was investigated in two stages to find the link between ABOs and the concept of ... -
Come sit with us: effect of recreational zones’ interior design on seafarers’ well-being in fishing vessels
(Bilkent University, 2021-08)The aim of this study is to explore the factors in interior design of recreational areas and their effects on seafarers in Norwegian fishing vessels. The relationship between interior design of communal dining and living ... -
Production of aerogel-modified expanded perlite aggregate and clay (AEP/C) board and investigation of physical and mechanical properties
(Bilkent University, 2021-08)Expanded perlite aggregate (EPA) is an inorganic insulation material preferred because of its low thermal conductivity. In other respects, it has disadvantages in buildings because of its high moisture retention, sintering ... -
The effects of atmospherics on the visitation motives of users in casual dining restaurants
(Bilkent University, 2021-07)As restaurants are not just places for eating out, previous research showed that users’ need for restaurant consumption is driven by various motivations. Very few studies also revealed that the assessment of restaurant ... -
Parents’ and children’s perception of restaurant inclusivity
(Bilkent University, 2021-07)Restaurants are public spaces which everyone has the equal right to access. It matters how inclusive the restaurants are for parents and children. However, the issue of restaurant inclusiveness from the family and child ... -
An approach based on sound classification to predict soundscape perception through machine learning
(Bilkent University, 2021-06)A growing amount of literature and a series of ISO standards focus on concept, data collection, and data analysis methods of soundscapes. Yet, this field of research still lacks predictive models. We hypothesize that machine ... -
Analyzing occupants’ control over lighting systems in office settings using virtual environments
(Bilkent University, 2020-12)This study systematically analyzed the impact of having personal control over lighting system on occupants’ lighting choices, lighting satisfaction, and task performance in a virtual office setting. For this purpose, 30 ... -
The use of personas in understanding healthy aging: senior housing experiences through importance performance analysis (IPA) and simulated physical aging
(Bilkent University, 2020-09)Accessibility is an essential interior design consideration that increases performance level and allows older people to be independent and physically active in their daily activities. Increase in performance level and a ... -
Effect of color on memory through signage systems in train stations
(Bilkent University, 2020-09)In complex buildings, it is important to remember the color of information while finding the way with correct identifications. The purpose of the study is to understand the relationship between misleading information and ... -
Effects of color temperature on projected fractal light patterns: visual interest and emotional response
(Bilkent University, 2020-07)The aim of the present study is to examine the effects of color temperature of projected fractal patterns on visual interest and emotional response in interior spaces. The experiment consisted of two phases, which were ... -
A comparative study on soundscapes in real and virtual open office environments
(Bilkent University, 2020-07)This study presents the findings of indoor soundscape research that was conducted in real (RE), recorded virtual (VE_Rec), and virtual (VE) open office environment settings. The study took place in the architectural ... -
The role of color in determining visual complexity in abstract images
(Bilkent University, 2019-09)Colors are important elements of everyday environment as they effect every part of our daily life including our physiology, psychology, well- being, perception, cognition, and etc. Colors are experienced and encountered ... -
The influence of virtual reality on design process creativity in basic design education
(Bilkent University, 2019-09)Creativity is an integral part of a design process. Recently, creativity supporting tools become very common in research. This study examines the influence of immersive and non-immersive virtual design environments on ... -
Effects of a colored wall and a colored board on performances of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
(Bilkent University, 2019-09)Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) face many challenges throughout their educational lives. This study aims to find out whether there is a board and wall color combination that will help focus ... -
Designers’ finishing material selection considerations in interior spaces
(Bilkent University, 2019-06)This study aims to explore the different considerations contributing to the material selection process in interior architecture discipline and understand designers’ finishing material preferences for interior surfaces, ... -
A comparative study on indoor soundscape in museum environments
(Bilkent University, 2019-07)The aim of this study is to understand how visitors perceive and compare the soundscapes of different museum environments. To reach this goal, physical parameters as acoustic measurements, and perceptual data as questionnaires ... -
The influence of using QR codes as an information delivery method to increase user engagement in exhibition spaces
(Bilkent University, 2019-06)The use of QR codes as an information delivery method and its’ effects on visitor engagement in exhibition spaces is investigated in the present thesis. The use of QR codes as an information delivery method and its’ resulting ... -
Influence of simulated physical ageing on heuristic evaluation in airport environments
(Bilkent University, 2019-05)This thesis suggests a new approach for the heuristic evaluation of an airport environment by using simulated physical ageing. A task-based heuristic evaluation method was conducted with the eight evaluators who were ... -
A comparative study on spatial perception in real and virtual office environments under different lighting conditions
(Bilkent University, 2019-01)The aim of study iş to conduct a comparison between real and virtual environments from the spatial point of view under different lighting conditions. In this study, visually same office environments were created in real ...
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