CLIMATE-RESPONSIVE ARCHITECTURE IN ESKISEHIR RURAL RESIDENTIAL AREA: THE CASE OF TURKMENTOKAT VILLAGE AND KARATEPE VILLAGE

Abstract

Aim: This survey was conducted to examine the adaptability of Eskişehir's rural residential buildings to climate. Method: In the study, in line with the data obtained on the planning, architectural design, and details during the field studies in the Odunpazarı, Eskişehir district in Türkmentokat and Karatepe villages, we have evaluated the adaptation to the climate on settlement, building and place, building envelopes and elements scale for the moderate-dry climate type in Eskişehir, based on the previously-mentioned scientific data. Results: The study reveals that the samples examined in Eskişehir's rural residential buildings were manufactured in balance with the climate including settlement, building and place, building envelope and elements, from planning to detail. Conclusion: It is recommended to conserve the existing local architectural heritage in terms of adaptation to the climate in the villages and continue this approach by using the acquired lessons on being balanced with the climate in the newly designed buildings.