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Evaluation of a Public Open Space Depending on User Behaviour in the Post Occupancy Phase

Year 2014, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 16 - 28, 01.06.2014

Emine Malkoç True Mehmet Bülent Özkan

Abstract

This study analysed the evaluation of a public open space based on user behaviour in the occupancy phase. The study further analysed to what extent the design projects prepared for the study area satisfied the needs of the users in the post occupancy, and the methods of behavioural observations, environmental measurements and interviews were used in the study. Behaviour observations were performed on a total of 7.896 users in 9 sub - spaces, for a period of nine days between the dates of 18 April - 15 May in Izmir Konak Square. The temperature, humidity and wind strength in the area concerning on the observation days was recorded on the commencement of each observation period. This information revealed the relationship between climatic data and user behaviour. The study was completed with the interviews made with designer and implementing firms. It was found that the space brings together people from every age group and different social groups; the space is mostly used for shopping, socio - cultural activities, transit, short - term relaxation, meeting, gathering and dining and although limited, it offered the users the opportunity of coming together. Unlike what was expected, it was found that the space was not alive for 24 hours

Keywords

Public open space Post 0ccupancy evaluation İzmir City Konak Square

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Evaluation of a Public Open Space Depending on User Behaviour in the Post Occupancy Phase

Year 2014, Volume: 2 Issue: 1, 16 - 28, 01.06.2014

Emine Malkoç True Mehmet Bülent Özkan

Abstract

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References

  • Arkitera (2006). Izmir Konak Meydani Duzenlemesi. Arkitera Mimarlik Veritabani, EPA Mimarlik Ltd. Sti., Projeleri. http://arkiv.arkitera.com/o112-epa-mimarlik-ltd-sti.html#pr, Access: 05.10.2006.
  • Dinc, P, Onat, E. (2002). Bir Ilkogretim Yapisinin Bina Programi ve Tasarimi Baglaminda Degerlendirilmesi. Gazi Universitesi, Muh. - Mim. Fak. Dergisi, Cilt: 17, No: 3, p: 35 - 55.
  • Ege Mimarlık (2004). Konak Meydanı ve Cevresi Duzenleme Projesi. Konak Meydanı Denizle Yeniden Bulusuyor. Ege Mimarlık Volume: 50, 2004 (2): 44 - 53.
  • Erdonmez, M. E., Aki, A. (2005). Acik Kamusal Kent Mekanlarinin Toplum Iliskilerindeki Etkileri. Megaron, YTU Mim Fak e - dergisi, Cilt: 1, Sayi: 1, Page: 82.
  • Eyüce, O. (2005). Konak Square From Past to Present in Pictures. Ege Mimarlık Special Issue, UIA 2005, s: 4 - 10.
  • Friedman, A., Zimring, C., Zube, E. (1985). Environmental Design Evaluation. Plenum Press, New York, ISBN: 0 - 306 - 40092 - 8, 225 pp.
  • Gehl, J. (2006). Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space. Arkitektens Forlag - The Danish Architectural Press, Copenhagen, ISBN no. 87 – 7407 – 360 - 5, 6 ed.
  • Given, L. M., Leckie, G. J. (2003). “Sweeping” the Library: Mapping the Social Activity Space of The Public library. Library & Information Science Research, 25 (2003), Page: 365 - 385.
  • Karen M. and Tranter, P. (2003). Children's Environmental Learning and the Use, Design and Management of Schoolgrounds. Children, Youth and Environments, 13 (2), ISSN: 1546 - 2250.
  • Kucukerbas, E.V., Ozkan, B. (1999). Kemalpasa Kentsel Dis Mekanlarinin Irdelenmesi. Kemalpasa Kultur ve Cevre Sempozyumu, Kemalpasa - Izmir, Page: 105.
  • Lawrence, J. R. (1987). Housing, Dwellings and Homes, Design Theory, Research and Practice. John Wiley & Sons Ltd., ISBN: 0 – 471 – 91408 - 8, 319 pages.
  • Oymen Gur, S. (1996). Mekan Orgutlenmesi. Gur Yayincilik, ISBN: 975 - 94906 - 0 - 9.
  • Rubenstein, H.M. (1992). Pedestrian Malls, Streetscapes, and Urban Spaces. John Wiley and Sons, New York, Page: 1.
  • Sanoff, H. (1992). Integrating Programming, Evaluation and Participation in Design, A Theory Z Approach. Ethnoscapes: Current Challenges in the Environmental Social Sciences Volume 6, Avebury, ISBN: 1 - 85268 - 338 - 0, 127 pp.
  • Sanoff, H. (1977). Methods of Architectural Programing. Dowden, Hutchinson & Ross, Inc, Community Development Series, Volume 29., Library of Congress Card Number: 76-13231, ISBN: 0-87933-253-0, 184 pages.
  • Shepley, M. M., Wilson, P. (1999). Designing for Persons with AIDS: A Post - Occupancy Study at the Bailey - Boushay House. Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 16(1): 17 - 32.
  • Tantan, B. (1996). Acik Mekan Kullanimi ile Kullanici Isteklerinin Irdelenmesi: Kurucesme Cemil Topuzlu Kiyi Parki Ornegi. Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitusu Mimarlik Anabilim Dali, 206 pp.
  • Tilley, J., Silhankova, V. Navratilova, J. (1996). Short Term Public Spaces Improvement. US Peace Corps, Magistrat Mesta Brna.
  • Yildiz, D. (2004). A Multi – Factor Analysis Model to Determine the Use Value of Enclosed Outdoors Spaces. Istanbul Teknik Universitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitusu, 208 pp.
  • Zacharias, J., Stathopoulos T. and Wu H. (2004). Spatial Behavior in San Francisco's Plazas: The Effects of Microclimate, Other People and Environmental Design. Environment and Behavior, 36 (5): 638 - 658.
  • Zeisel, J. (1995). Inquiry by Design: Tools for Environment - Behavior Research. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 0521319714, 250 pp.
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Primary Language English
Subjects Architecture
Journal Section Articles
Authors

Emine Malkoç True

Mehmet Bülent Özkan

Publication Date June 1, 2014
Published in Issue Year 2014Volume: 2 Issue: 1

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APA True, E. M., & Özkan, M. B. (2014). Evaluation of a Public Open Space Depending on User Behaviour in the Post Occupancy Phase. Artium, 2(1), 16-28.
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