Ervin Garip’s research while affiliated with Istanbul Technical University and other places

Purpose-This study aims to present a pedagogical framework that is centered around architectural technology (AT) for design studios. To achieve this, our purpose is to implement a new pedagogical framework that applies AT-facilitated thinking processes within computational design (CD) in the design process. Design/methodology/approach-We use a descriptive methodology to explore a pedagogical framework that applies CD. To integrate this in design studios, rule-based design (RBD), generative design (GD) and genetic algorithms (GAs) are used. The research includes a literature review and examines the framework's application through a design studio. This dual approach, combining theory and implementation, offers a comprehensive understanding of the framework. Findings-The study's findings indicate that a comprehensive CD approach, encompassing modules such as defining rules for design problems, generating multiple variations, adapting and optimizing, can be utilized to implement a design pedagogy suitable for an AT-centered industry. The presented framework led to the conclusion that individuals can successfully adapt to the AT-centered construction industry by using a comprehensive CD approach. Originality/value-This study presents an original pedagogical framework that integrates CD as the primary approach within the design studios. We introduce a process that integrates RBD and GD as complementary elements. We aim to incorporate GAs into design studios as an original approach, which are relatively limited in the literature. This integrated approach aims to integrate the AT-centered industry by fostering adaptability across the design process.

Purpose This study aims to present a novel Genetic Algorithm-Based Design Model (GABDM) to provide reduced-risk areas, namely, a “safe footprint,” in interior spaces during earthquakes. This study focuses on housing interiors as the space where inhabitants spend most of their daily lives. Design/methodology/approach The GABDM uses the genetic algorithm as a method, the Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm II algorithm, and the Wallacei X evolutionary optimization engine. The model setup, including inputs, constraints, operations and fitness functions, is presented, as is the algorithmic model’s running procedure. Following the development phase, GABDM is tested with a sample housing interior designed by the authors based on the literature related to earthquake risk in interiors. The implementation section is organized to include two case studies. Findings The implementation of GABDM resulted in optimal “safe footprint” solutions for both case studies. However, the results show that the fitness functions achieved in Case Study 1 differed from those achieved in Case Study 2. Furthermore, Case Study 2 has generated more successful (higher ranking) “safe footprint” alternatives with its proposed furniture system. Originality/value This study presents an original approach to dealing with earthquake risks in the context of interior design, as well as the development of a design model (GABDM) that uses a generative design method to reduce earthquake risks in interior spaces. By introducing the concept of a “safe footprint,” GABDM contributes explicitly to the prevention of earthquake risk. GABDM is adaptable to other architectural typologies that involve footprint and furniture relationships.

Fundamental factors such as constantly changing space usage habits, evolving technology, and various physical and demographic characteristics of space users today call the accuracy of anthropometric assumptions into question. This paper aims to reveal whether VR could be used as an anthropometric measurement tool based on VR’s capacity to measure size perception. For this, the parameters that reveal the difference in size perception between VR and the real world were determined, and it was aimed to reveal their effect on the size perception process. Participants received instructions to estimate the sizes of various space components in experimental environments in both real and virtual reality. However, this approach was used to analyze the convergence and divergence between the assumptions rather than the accuracy of user-generated dimensional assumptions. The study’s findings are presented as comparative graphical narratives of user estimates in physical and virtual environments.

Within the scope of studies aimed at detecting and reducing earthquake risks, the most important measures to be taken are the correct placement, to construct earthquake resistant structures and retrofit the existing buildings. Subsequently, the risks can be reduced by the measures taken in the interior spaces of the buildings. This paper presents a research project which aims to determine what the interior design criteria for reducing earthquake risks in residential interiors are, and to search for interior design solutions that define reduced risk areas based on these criteria. As the first stage, an analytical study was conducted, national and international publications related to "earthquake risks and approaches to reducing risks in interior spaces" were searched and systematically analyzed. At this stage, using the content analysis method, the data to define the criteria were collected under the headings of "risks" and "strategies" for "housing interior components". The design study is conducted for the case of a standart apartment model which can respond to different scenarios focusing on human behaviours during earthquakes and defined earthquake risks. At the final stage, a sustainable furniture family is proposed and the spatial behavior and responses of these furnitures during the earthquake was studied. It is aimed to explore the potentials of furnitures to reduce earthquake risks with different material and design approach. The process and findings have been presented as a design guide with the title of “Design Guide for Reducing Earthquake Risks in Residential Interiors”. This guide aims to provide a holistic data set for interior architects and designers to be used by users as well as to reduce the indoor risks of the earthquakes.

This study describes a teaching experience that aims to combine application-oriented approaches to computational design pedagogy. In the scope of this study, a hybrid framework is presented, which allows students to transition from manual to digital modes of design. In this transition, parametric thinking and design are selected as a mediator. This hybrid framework is being tested in an elective course of an international master's program in interior design. Columns are selected as the architectural elements for parametric design and experimental production. An "exhibition" is chosen to complete the design, production and assembly tasks. Preliminary exercises and three main assignments guide the process. The three assignments are organized as follows: parametric design and modeling of a single column (Assignment 1-Digital), parametric design and modeling of a family of columns (Assignment 2-Digital), the materialization of an individual column and a family of columns using 3D printers (Assignment 1 and 2-Digital+Manual), and designing the exhibition for displaying columns (Assignment 3-Digital+Manual), producing and setting up the exhibition (Assignment 3-Manual). The experiment with a hybrid framework shows that parametric design (digital) modes that students were unfamiliar with were integrated into the process of developing parametric columns, while exhibiting designed products using their existing skill sets (manual modes). The participants' inability to fully illustrate their technical knowledge of parametric design and digital fabrication in a single course, and the lack of tools and materials to facilitate 1:1 scale digital fabrication have emerged as the major limitations of the teaching experience.

A vital measure to prevent earthquake risks is to retrofit existing buildings or design and construct resistant structures. After increasing the earthquake resistance of buildings, measures taken in building interiors comes to the forefront. In the scope of this study, comprehensive analytical research is conducted to identify the criteria for reducing earthquake risks in the design of residential interior spaces. Reviewing the literature of both national and international publications using the keywords and phrases “Earthquake and Interior Design” “Earthquake and Furniture Design”, “Earthquake and Architectural Design”, “Earthquake and Materials”, “Precautions for Earthquake Damages”, “Earthquake Psychology” is employed as a method. In the next step, criteria extracted from the content analysis are categorized, analyzed and evaluated systematically. Together with this research, a set of measures to reduce earthquake risks for the interior design of residential interiors was presented. It also includes risks and strategies related to categorized interior elements, which designers can use in the design process. Many people could be inside residences, where most daily life is spent during an earthquake. This describes the study’s widespread impact. The design criteria presented are expected to be a source that includes a set of categorized data with a holistic approach to reduce risks, leading to safe design, and ensuring up-to-date continuity of knowledge for future designs.

Bu kitap, 2021 yılında açılan TÜBİTAK 1001-Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştırma Projelerini Destekleme Programı "Deprem Araştırmaları" Çağrısı kapsamında mimar, iç mimar, endüstriyel tasarımcı ve inşaat mühendisi disiplinlerinden oluşan bir ekip tarafından yürütülen araştırma projesinin ürünü olarak hazırlanmıştır. Depremlerde, yapıların yıkılmadığı durumlarda iç mekanlarında alınacak önlemler ile karşılaşılabilecek risklerin azaltılabileceği yaşanan deneyimler kapsamında görülmektedir. Sunulan konut iç mekan tasarım kriterlerinin, mevcut literatürden alınan ve sistematik olarak incelenen veriler doğrultusunda tasarımcılar için olduğu kadar herkesin ulaşabileceği bir rehber, toplumsal farkındalık ve bilinçlendirilmenin sağlanması için bir bilimsel kaynak olması hedeflenmiştir. Bununla birlikte araştırma projesi kapsamında önerilen algoritmik tasarım modelinin okul, hastane gibi çok sayıda kullanıcı barındıran farklı tipte yapıların iç mekanları için de kullanılabilme potansiyeli ile, çalışmanın konu ile ilgili gelecek çalışmalar için yaygın etkisini artırabileceği bir çalışma olduğu düşünülmektedir.

The concept of sustainability has started to take place in researches in the current period. At present, where urbanization continues rapidly, the idea of sustainability has become a necessity rather than an option. At this point, it is critical to address these current problems in design education. Sustainability should also take its place in design education. Based on these concepts, a studio structure was created at Istanbul Technical University, Department of Interior Architecture with third-year students as participants in 2021. The project is about the scope of sustainability awareness in future scenarios by teaching children the idea of sustainability. The studio proposes future scenarios with play experience and develops the idea by using scenario-based design as a design methodology. Participants were asked to design a play that creates alternatives to discuss sustainability through their works. Using this potential, the studio aimed to convey the importance of environmental sustainability to new generations in future scenarios.