Author: Sümeyye Okumus

Sümeyye is an architect who combines her passion for architecture with her love of reading, research, and writing.

The construction process generates a significant amount of waste. Every new building contributes to the global volume of construction waste, which is often sent to landfills. Every year, 1.3 billion tons of waste is produced from various cities. Recycling prevents a vast amount of this waste from ending up in landfills, thus slowing down the depletion of natural resources. Recycling, which requires much less energy compared to the production of new materials, reduces the carbon footprint and reduces the high amount of water used in material production. Construction waste is generated in various amounts during the demolition of a structure,…

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Child-centered architecture, designed with careful consideration of children’s ages, ergonomics, developmental needs, and play requirements, plays a vital role in supporting children’s emotional and cognitive development. Spaces designed for children should be distinct from those for adults, offering engaging designs that foster exploration, curiosity, and imagination. The spaces where a child spends time are of great importance in the development of their learning and communication skills, as their cognitive and motor skills develop at an early age. Therefore, spaces designed with child-friendly architecture should be tailored to meet the unique needs and developmental characteristics of children. Factors to Consider in…

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Cultural center structures are crucial as they unite communities and nourish them socially, artistically, and culturally. This article is about Turkey’s 10 remarkable Cultural center structures that serve performance, concert, theater, congress, and research. Culture and arts allow individuals to develop themselves and enrich themselves emotionally. Cultural center structures have been built so that people can socialize collectively and improve themselves in areas such as culture and art. These structures are at the center of life, where various events are organized. Cultural structures that allow a society to preserve and develop its cultural and artistic richness with many different units,…

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Architecture books, which offer insights into the perspectives and experiences of diverse architects, can inspire readers to incorporate fresh ideas into their design processes. They can also provide information on topics such as the design process and building materials and tools for following innovations such as renewed technology, materials, and design. Architects can nurture their design sensibilities by reading books offering diverse perspectives on architecture and developing critical thinking.

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Shopping malls have gone beyond being places where people can buy things, and have become living centers where people can socialize, have fun, and eat. There are many shopping malls of different sizes and architectures in many cities around the world.

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