Analyzing Adobe Buildings in the Kayseri, A Study of Traditional Earthen Architecture in Zile Town

dc.authorid0000-0002-5112-4930
dc.contributor.authorKuzu Dinçbaş, Gözde
dc.contributor.authorKhanzadeh, Masoumeh
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-16T21:39:55Z
dc.date.available2025-04-16T21:39:55Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.departmentFakülteler, Güzel Sanatlar ve Tasarım Fakültesi, İç Mimarlık ve Çevre Tasarımı
dc.description.abstractThe emphasis of this new study title is still on traditional earthen architecture, particularly the adobe structures in the Kayseri, Zile District. The subject stresses the need to preserve the authentic living spaces and regional knowledge found in these magnificent structures. The study aims to explore the cultural and architectural relevance of adobe structures and decorations while also emphasizing the insights they provide for modern architectural thinking and design. This study focuses on adobe structures found in Zile Town of the Develi District of Kayseri in order to explore the rich history of traditional earthen architecture. Earthen architecture, which is closely woven with the local culture, is a tribute to eco-friendly building techniques and traditional knowledge. The purpose of this study is to explain the architectural and cultural value of adobe houses, shining light on the complex relationship that exists between dwellings and regional knowledge. This study uses an interdisciplinary method to draw on anthropological ideas, historical study, and architectural analysis. The project aims to comprehend the spatial arrangements, building methods, Interior architectural decorations and cultural narratives encoded within these adobe structures through site visits, extensive architectural documentation, and interaction with local residents. The study also seeks to uncover the hidden lessons that these dwellings contain, which are comprised of regional customs, beliefs, and teachings. It is anticipated that the results of this study project would advance both architectural knowledge and efforts to preserve and revive cultural heritage. This study aims to inspire modern design strategies that honor the past while solving the problems of the present by revealing the innate wisdom contained in conventional earthen construction. In the end, learning about the adobe structures in the Kayseri, Zile District opens a door to comprehending the enduring relationship between design, culture, and the built environment's resilience.
dc.identifier.endpage314
dc.identifier.startpage307
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14440/1267
dc.institutionauthorDinçbaş, Gözde Kuzu
dc.institutionauthorKhanzadeh, Masoumeh
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherDicle University Press
dc.relation.ispartof10th International Conference on Kerpic 2023
dc.relation.publicationcategoryKonferans Öğesi - Ulusal - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
dc.snmzKA_Kurum_20250417
dc.subjectAdobe
dc.subjectEarthen Architecture
dc.subjectTraditional Buildings
dc.subjectVernacular Architecture
dc.subjectZile Town
dc.titleAnalyzing Adobe Buildings in the Kayseri, A Study of Traditional Earthen Architecture in Zile Town
dc.typeConference Object

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