A framework for the evaluation of buildings in the context of climate change for Turkey

Abstract

A framework which evaluates buildings in the context of climate risks is suggested for Turkey. The study is aimed to create a framework based on literature which can assess climate change effects on building scale. The framework has risk identification, risk analysis, risk assessment and conclusion-recommendations steps. According to these steps, high temperature and flood risks are critical for Turkey. In the method for risk analysis step, these climate risks for buildings are assessed with a qualitative method which is focused on a certain area with specific climatic data. In the risk assessment step, the method is done with using a 5-point Likert scale by taking expert opinion. After the results of risk score, suggestions can be made in the recommendation/conclusion phase. In conclusion, high temperature, flood and wildfire risk effects buildings' energy demand, building parts, energy consumption, building materials respectively. Since this proposed framework is a general framework, it gives results that vary according to the climate data according to the region/city/building. Regarding the potential risk scenarios, it was understood that building design must be adapted to the climate change effects and should have been evaluated by a climate-risk assessment framework properly.

Geometric Design in Architecture: Examination of Tessellation Configurations in Structural Systems

“…Technological combinations in the AEC industry bring structural systems in sustainable architecture to a size that can last for many years (Arayici et al, 2011;Smith and Tardif, 2009). In addition to the durability parameters and risk assessments of the buildings, geometric designs in the structural systems create diversity in the architectural building stock (Sarıcıoğlu and Ayçam, 2021;. Geometric design features may also change depending on the space requirement, function, area data, and building materials of the building (Bekler et al, 2022;Eastman, 2018;İlerisoy and Tuna, 2018).…”