DSpace Arşivi :: Ana Sayfa

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Kurumsal Açık Erişim Arşivi

DSpace@Gelişim, İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve yayınların etkisini artırmak için telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.

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Development of Design Guidelines for Virtual Learning Environments in Online VR Platforms
(Mehmet Akif Ocak, Bosna Building, Room: 430, Ankara 0000, Turkiye, 2026) Kurtuluş, Minel; Tekin, Çiğdem
Background: The transition from physical classrooms to virtual environments requires rethinking learning spaces in both spatial and pedagogical terms. This shift involves not only a change in setting but also a reconfiguration of learning experiences and habits. Despite shared goals of effective learning, physical and virtual classrooms differ significantly in qualitative aspects. The absence of legal regulations and the dominance of non-architect professionals in designing virtual environments highlight a major gap in achieving standardized and high-quality educational spaces. Objectives: This study aims to develop a comprehensive design guide for virtual learning environments within online virtual reality (VR) platforms, with the objectives of enhancing e-learning quality, fostering interactive educational experiences, and establishing criteria for how virtual environments should be designed to support effective learning. Methodology: Four virtual reality (VR) platforms—Mozilla Hubs, Engage, Meta Horizon, and MeetinVR—were selected as experimental settings. On each platform, participants attended as listeners a 30 -minute theoretical lecture on architecture, material use, and the Industrial Revolution, ensuring consistent educational content across all environments. The study involved 20 participants—10 interior architecture students and 10 faculty members from the Istanbul Gelişim University Interior Architecture Department. A two-hour orientation session was conducted to familiarize participants with the VR headsets and controllers before the experiment. Afterwards, each participant completed a total of 120 minutes of immersive virtual education. Following the sessions, participants filled out structured questionnaires and open-ended feedback forms assessing material, texture, lighting, form, color, size, and scale. The collected data were analyzed using IBM SPSS and MAXQDA to evaluate spatial perception and user experience. Findings: Results show that design elements of VR-based learning spaces directly affect user perception and satisfaction. Material, lighting, and scale notably enhance realism and educational effectiveness. The study provides practical recommendations for user-centered design in VR-supported learning environments, contributing to the development of virtual educational spaces in interior architecture education.
Modern Approach of Resilient and Sustainable Smart Cities Conclusion
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
The quest for smart city development is gaining momentum globally. This is especially true for countries that are scientifically and environmentally sophisticated. This chapter explores overviews of smart cities, origins, importance, elements, issues, and future directions. The chapter sets the scene by putting urbanization from the Second Industrial Revolution to the present from a context regarding the development of the human population and innovation. Therefore, the setting for the emergence of smart cities is linked to this historical foundation and the fact that urban issues have increasingly become more complex, with climate change, infrastructure needs, and economic disparities as the embodiment.
Urban Resilience in Smart Cities: Lessons and Insights from a Global Perspective
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
This chapter presents a comprehensive analysis of sustainable urban resilience development initiatives, with a particular focus on their implementation across European cities. It explores municipal commitments to advancing environmental sustainability and public health, alongside efforts to strengthen local governance frameworks aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Key areas of focus include enhancing financial mechanisms for sustainable urban growth, fostering multistakeholder partnerships and co-creation processes, and instituting Low Emission Zones (LEZs) as strategic interventions for improving air quality. The chapter also examines the integration of green infrastructure and naturebased solutions as part of broader urban ecological strategies. It synthesizes lessons learned from past urban resilience initiatives, identifying critical insights for shaping future sustainable urban development. A case study of Moscow illustrates the role of green construction in promoting resilience, supported by urban planning regulations and risk-informed land-use strategies. Additionally, the chapter reviews emerging green construction standards and environmental certification systems in Russia, contextualized within global best practices. Beyond the European context, the chapter incorporates evidence from China, highlighting the role of smart city frameworks in advancing urban resilience. It analyzes how digital technologies contribute to scenario planning, infrastructure optimization, and adaptive governance, emphasizing the structural, technological, and distributive effects of smart city development. India's Smart Cities Mission (SCM) is also discussed, with emphasis on the integration of disaster resilience principles, participatory governance, and infrastructural preparedness. The chapter further synthesizes comparative findings from diverse urban settings, examining the interconnections between smart city strategies, disaster mitigation efforts, and urban resilience outcomes. It identifies key success factors underpinning the SCM, including institutional robustness, citizen engagement, and sustainable infrastructure design. A comparative evaluation of smart city business models in London, Amsterdam, and Berlin provides additional insights into financing mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and community-centered urban innovation.
Interdisciplinary Studies on Urban Resilience: Urban Digital Twins and Construction 5.0 for Resilient, Sustainable and Smart Cities
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
The SDuMuRS framework emphasizes sustainability, durability, multi-hazard resistance, resilience, and smart monitoring guides the design of future urban infrastructures. This approach aligns with global sustainability objectives, including net-zero emissions by 2050 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Urban resilience, defined through engineering, ecological, and socio-ecological perspectives, focuses on a city’s capacity to withstand and adapt to various shocks. Urban Digital Twins (UDTs) emerge as pivotal tools in smart city development. These digital replicas of urban environments facilitate real-time interaction and decision-making, enhancing infrastructure management and sustainability efforts. UDTs integrate data from various sources, enabling scenario modeling, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure optimization. However, challenges such as data management, interoperability, cybersecurity, and public engagement persist. Construction 5.0 represents the next evolution in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector, emphasizing human-centric technology, resilience, and sustainability. It integrates digital technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain to enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impacts. Key aspects include adaptive technologies for risk mitigation, energy-efficient designs, smart buildings with automated systems, circular economy principles, and automation in construction workflows. Despite its potential, challenges such as high initial investment costs, workforce upskilling, data security concerns, and regulatory constraints need to be addressed. Integrating resilience into urban planning is crucial, especially in rapidly urbanizing areas with weak institutional frameworks and vulnerability to climate change. Failure to provide essential services exacerbates social and economic vulnerabilities. Aligning urban development with the SDGs, particularly SDG 11, advocates for inclusive, clean, resilient, and sustainable cities. Urban digital twins and Construction 5.0 offer frameworks for integrating resilience and sustainability into urban planning and construction practices.Future research should explore human-centered approaches and interdisciplinary methodologies to optimize urban planning and construction practices, ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience in urban environments.
Planning, Design and Construction of Smart and Resilient Urban Cities: Development Frameworks, Pathways and Challenges
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
This chapter explores the developmental significance and implications of smart and resilient cities, with a particular focus on the challenges inherent in their planning, design, and construction. It further investigates the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to improve scenario planning methodologies within the context of smart and resilient urban development. Specifically, it identifies opportunities for AI integration across three critical components of scenario planning: plan generation, scenario generation, and plan evaluation. The chapter also addresses the technical and institutional challenges associated with AI integration and proposes practical solutions, while emphasizing the indispensable role of planning professionals in guiding the AI-enabled decision-making process. In addition, the chapter delineates the objectives and foundational principles of territorial spatial resilience planning and proposes a comprehensive framework that incorporates technical, spatial governance, and operational dimensions. A developmental pathway is articulated across these dimensions, accompanied by strategic recommendations targeting three core domains: (1) strengthening the legal and regulatory frame- works, (2) advancing policy systems, and (3) refining technical standards. These measures aim to support both academic inquiry and practical implementation of land-space resilience strategies. Furthermore, the chapter introduces a structured planning framework supported by ecological pathways and performance indicators to guide the evaluation and advancement of smart and resilient cities. Key policy recommendations include: (1) substantially increasing public financial investments to elevate infrastructure resilience standards; (2) enacting comprehensive emergency management laws and regulations to enhance social governance; (3) prioritizing the deployment of intelligent information technologies to foster innovation; and (4) encouraging multi-level, cross-sectoral collaboration led by public authorities. These strategies collectively aim to promote the development of smart and resilient cities, thereby contributing to high-quality and sustainable urban growth. Finally, the chapter introduces the emerging concept of Smart-Resilient 5.0 from an environmental perspective, outlining its theoretical foundations and identifying priority research areas that characterize the next evolution in smart and resilient urban systems.