Evaluation of Historical Inns within the Scope of Biophilic Patterns

Aslı Taş; Güneş Mutlu Avinç

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Historical Inns within the Scope of Biophilic Patterns

Yazarlar:

Aslı Taş | Güneş Mutlu Avinç

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Mimari Miras ve Koruma | Mimari Tasarım | Sürdürülebilir Mimari

Dergi:

PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.301-313

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358424

pISSN:

2822-4507

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Özet:

 Biophilic design is an approach that strengthens the bond between nature and humans. Examining the compatibility of historical and cultural heritage with biophilic design principles can guide environmentally friendly and sustainable design approaches for todays buildings. In line with this objective, this study comparatively analyzes seven inns Sarıhan, Alayhan, Ağzıkarahan, Sultanhanı, Tepesidelikhan, Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai and Dolay Han and four Roman mansiones Mansiones Romana Convento di SantAntuono, Mansio Romana De Aquis Origins, Thésée Loir et Cher Mansiones and Cold Knap Roman Mansio in the Cappadocia region in terms of biophilic design principles. In this qualitative study, spatial and visual analyses were conducted within the scope of 14 biophilic design principles developed by Browning et al. 2014. The findings reveal that both building types establish strong connections with nature, especially in criteria such as the use of natural materials, passive air conditioning solutions, natural light and ventilation, interior-courtyard relationship and shelter. However, some biophilic elements such as the water element, biomorphic forms, riskhazard and dynamic light were used partially or in a limited way in both inns and mansiones. In conclusion, these buildings reflect many aspects of biophilic principles in the historical context and emphasized that traditional architecture can be a strong reference source for modern biophilic design.

 Biophilic design is an approach that strengthens the bond between nature and humans. Examining the compatibility of historical and cultural heritage with biophilic design principles can guide environmentally friendly and sustainable design approaches for todays buildings. In line with this objective, this study comparatively analyzes seven inns Sarıhan, Alayhan, Ağzıkarahan, Sultanhanı, Tepesidelikhan, Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai and Dolay Han and four Roman mansiones Mansiones Romana Convento di SantAntuono, Mansio Romana De Aquis Origins, Thésée Loir et Cher Mansiones and Cold Knap Roman Mansio in the Cappadocia region in terms of biophilic design principles. In this qualitative study, spatial and visual analyses were conducted within the scope of 14 biophilic design principles developed by Browning et al. 2014. The findings reveal that both building types establish strong connections with nature, especially in criteria such as the use of natural materials, passive air conditioning solutions, natural light and ventilation, interior-courtyard relationship and shelter. However, some biophilic elements such as the water element, biomorphic forms, riskhazard and dynamic light were used partially or in a limited way in both inns and mansiones. In conclusion, these buildings reflect many aspects of biophilic principles in the historical context and emphasized that traditional architecture can be a strong reference source for modern biophilic design.

 Biophilic design is an approach that strengthens the bond between nature and humans. Examining the compatibility of historical and cultural heritage with biophilic design principles can guide environmentally friendly and sustainable design approaches for todays buildings. In line with this objective, this study comparatively analyzes seven inns Sarıhan, Alayhan, Ağzıkarahan, Sultanhanı, Tepesidelikhan, Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Caravanserai and Dolay Han and four Roman mansiones Mansiones Romana Convento di SantAntuono, Mansio Romana De Aquis Origins, Thésée Loir et Cher Mansiones and Cold Knap Roman Mansio in the Cappadocia region in terms of biophilic design principles. In this qualitative study, spatial and visual analyses were conducted within the scope of 14 biophilic design principles developed by Browning et al. 2014. The findings reveal that both building types establish strong connections with nature, especially in criteria such as the use of natural materials, passive air conditioning solutions, natural light and ventilation, interior-courtyard relationship and shelter. However, some biophilic elements such as the water element, biomorphic forms, riskhazard and dynamic light were used partially or in a limited way in both inns and mansiones. In conclusion, these buildings reflect many aspects of biophilic principles in the historical context and emphasized that traditional architecture can be a strong reference source for modern biophilic design.

 Biyofilik tasarım doğa ile insan arasındaki bağı güçlendiren bir yaklaşımdır. Tarihi ve kültürel mirasın biyofilik tasarım ilkeleriyle uyumunu incelemek, günümüz yapıları için çevre dostu ve sürdürülebilir tasarım yaklaşımlarına rehberlik edebilir. Bu hedef doğrultusunda çalışmada Kapadokya bölgesindeki yedi han Sarıhan, Alayhan, Ağzıkarahan, Sultanhanı, Tepesidelik Han, Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Kervansarayı ve Dolayhan ile Roma Dönemine ait dört mansiones yapısının Mansiones Romana Convento di SantAntuono, Mansiones Romana De Aquis Origins, Thésée Loir et Cher Mansiones ve Cold Knap Roman Mansiones biyofilik tasarım ilkeleri açısından karşılaştırmalı analiz edilmektedir. Nitel araştırma yönteminin kullanıldığı çalışmada Browning et al. 2014 tarafından geliştirilen 14 biyofilik tasarım ilkesi kapsamında mekansal ve görsel analizler gerçekleştirilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, her iki yapı türünün de özellikle doğal malzeme kullanımı, pasif iklimlendirme çözümleri, doğal ışık ve havalandırma, iç mekan-avlu ilişkisi ve sığınma gibi kriterlerde doğayla güçlü bağlantılar kurduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Ancak hem hanlarda hem de mansioneslerde su öğesi, biyomorfik formlar, risktehlike ve dinamik ışık gibi bazı biyofilik unsurlar kısmen ya da kısıtlı bir şekilde kullanılmıştır. Sonuç olarak, bu yapılar tarihi bağlamda biyofilik ilkelerin birçok yönünü yansıtmaktadır ve geleneksel mimarinin modern biyofilik tasarım için güçlü bir referans kaynağı olabileceğini vurgulamıştır.

Makale detayları

Evaluation of Historical Inns within the Scope of Biophilic Patterns

Yazarlar:

Aslı Taş | Güneş Mutlu Avinç

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Mimari Miras ve Koruma | Mimari Tasarım | Sürdürülebilir Mimari

Dergi:

PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.301-313

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358424

pISSN:

2822-4507

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caravanserai

mansiones

Cappadocia

biophilic approachHan

kervansaray

mansiones

Kapadokya

biyofilik yaklaşım

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Aslı Taş | Güneş Mutlu Avinç

Yayıncı: Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar: Mimari Miras ve Koruma | Mimari Tasarım | Sürdürülebilir Mimari

Dergi: PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.301-313

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001358424

pISSN: 2822-4507

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Aslı Taş | Güneş Mutlu Avinç

Yayıncı:

Ataturk University

Ana Başlıklar:

Mimari Miras ve Koruma | Mimari Tasarım | Sürdürülebilir Mimari

Dergi:

PLANARCH - Design and Planning Research Vol.9 Issue 2, pp.301-313

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001358424

pISSN:

2822-4507