Browsing by Author "Asur, F."

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Assessment of Landscape Types and Aesthetic Qualities by Visual Preferences (Tokat, Turkey)
(Scibulcom Ltd, 2021) Yazici, K.; Asur, F.
Landscape visual aesthetic quality is an important natural resource worldwide, just as the plants, aquatic and terrain based on landscapes, mines, and fossil fuels are. Determining the factors that drive the expert consensus on the aesthetic quality is therefore an important step in developing better landscape solutions. In the present study, the aim was to determine the landscape types that had a strong impact on the consensus and opinions of the experts that took part in the study. The photographs of four different landscape types were used in the study to evaluate the effects of two possible sources of influence, namely the "Landscape visual aesthetic quality" (VAQ) and the landscape types, on the consensus of experts' visual preferences for the Tokat province (Turkey). The landscape type that obtained the highest score in landscape evaluation was discussed for protection in terms of the scope of the sustainable environment studies, while the landscape that obtained the lowest score was discussed for transformation and improvements.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asd) and Garden
(Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2021) Akpinar Kulekci, E.; Asur, F.
Garden culture, which emerges in different ways in different cultures and is shaped according to the social, cultural and ecological conditions of societies, is one of the living spaces of human beings from past to present. Especially in landscape architecture studies, the garden has a great importance in bringing autistic individuals to life within the framework of designs for human health, psychology and in their physical, spiritual and cognitive development. In this study, it is aimed to determine the garden design approach for autistic individuals who have difficulties in social interaction and communication. In this context, the concept of garden and autism was discussed in detail, and the points to be considered in garden designs that appeal to the senses and development of autistic individuals were tried to be determined. As a result of the study, the importance to design gardens that support social skills and environmental education, which are integrative with green spaces that have high sensory stimulation, in a way that encourages their mental development, where autistic individuals can act with their own free will without restricting their movement and behavior was revealed once again. In addition, the necessity of creating spacious spaces with natural vegetation and large green areas, which provide various sensory opportunities to these individuals, especially in bringing autistic individuals to life, arises. For this purpose, it was emphasized that joint studies should be carried out with different professional disciplines, so that such studies will play an important role in the social development of individuals with autism by contributing to their physical, psychological and cognitive development as well as their social development. © Peter Lang GmbH Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Berlin 2021 All rights reserved.
Determination of Possible Areas of Usage of Irises With Rhizome in Van and Its Environs in Plantation Works of Landscape Architecture
(int Soc Horticultural Science, 2011) Asur, F.; Alp, S.
This study was conducted to determine the phenological, morphological and ecological characteristics of 7 different species and subspecies of irises with rhizome in Van and its environs and define the possible areas of landscape architecture. The species were evaluated in terms of phenological characteristics such as the date of blooming, the duration of blooming and duration of maturation of their seeds. In addition, morphological characteristics, such as the plant length, the status of branching, flower characteristics and color were studied as well. Based on the ecological study of the species, some physical and chemical analyses were carried out using soil samples taken from 20 cm depth of the natural environment of the species. In addition, years of meteorological data related with their natural environment were examined. As a result of periodical studies, information was given regarding possible areas of usage of the species in landscape planning.
An Evaluation of Visual Landscape Quality of Coastal Settlements: a Case Study of Coastal Areas in the Van Lake Basin (Turkey)
(Aloki Applied Ecological Research and Forensic inst Ltd, 2019) Asur, F.
During the planning and design stages of visual resource management and landscape utilization, it is necessary to evaluate the visual quality of landscape elements, determining the requirement for their preservation, restoration, enhancement, and concealment. Turkey has the advantage of offering a wide range of visual resources to its visitors, shaped by its climatic and geographical features. The Van Lake Basin located in the Eastern Anatolia Region is of particular significance as it is one of the rare locations offering numerous visual resources to the visitors. Sustainable management of these resources is very important in terms of their contributions to the economic development of the region and its local population. Coastsal areas provide resources with limited landscape elements, that are hard to be reproduced. These elements play a critical role in recreation and tourism sectors. In respect of landscape architecture, coastal areas represent a combination of land and water, providing the visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature. The coastal areas around Van Lake have a high potential for recreation activities due to their richness of landscape resources. This study, therefore, aims to evaluate the landscape quality of Van Lake Basin by conducting a biophysical investigation of its coastal areas, containing considerable amount of landscape elements. The study determines the areas that should be prioritized for preservation or restoration, and reveals the most suitable precautions for their sustainability, taking into account their nature and identity.
Visual Landscape Quality Assessment and the Impacts on Land Use Planning
(Centenary University, 2018) Asur, F.; Alphan, H.
Visual landscape quality assessment has become a fundamental component of spatial planning, landscape planning and management. Determining the visual quality value when planning an area, determination of aesthetic value in a sense, always has an importance in studies about landscape evaluation. Visual landscape quality assessment can be used in urban and rural landscapes, coastal landscapes, forest landscapes, natural parks, historical environments, road landscapes, etc. There are different methods used in analysis studies for determining the quality of visual landscape units. With the results of these analyses, information about the current visual characteristics and situation of the area is provided. The gained information will be a guideline for determining priority areas during conservation planning, rehabilitation and resource management studies, protection, repair, empowerment, concealment, decision making, strategy development and management. The sensitivity level of the areas, particularly the visually sensitive ones, to possible future changes and destructions will be determined. Furthermore, evaluating the bio-physical properties of the landscape and taking into consideration the presence of visual landscape elements in decision making during the planning period for an area will ensure sustainability of the landscape elements that need preservation. © 2018, Centenary University. All rights reserved.
Visual Preferences Assessment of Landscape Character Types Using Data Mining Methods (Apriori Algorithm): the Case of Altinsac and Inkoy (van/Turkey)
(Tarbiat Modares Univ, 2020) Asur, F.; Deniz, S. Sevimli; Yazici, K.
Nowadays, in environmental planning and management, the approach to protect visually diverse landscapes has been an important component in planning decisions. Visual quality analysis is a method to determine the visual quality and visual preferences of the landscape, by correlating its physical characteristics with perceptual parameters, whereby it is possible to demonstrate the visual potential of a field by converting qualitative definitions into quantitative data. The visual quality of the landscape is widely considered as an important resource worth preserving. Despite making a great effort to determine the factors that guide aesthetic preferences, the consensus in the judgments of people is neglected in most of such surveys. This study examines various types of landscape characters in Altinsac and Inkoy Regions (Gevas/Van) with spatial heterogeneity, because of the region's topographic structure and location. The characteristic structure of the region consists of mountains, lakes, forests, natural vegetation landscapes, and wildlife as natural landscapes. Also, road, rural settlement, agricultural landscapes, and historical structures are considered as cultural landscapes. In order to determine the participants' visual preferences of various landscape types with perceptual parameters, this study focused on consensuses through the Apriori algorithm, which is a data mining tool. Giving reference to define perceptual parameters, a survey with 202 participants was conducted using 9 different landscape character types selected. With questions about the appreciation of the beauty of the landscape scene, the consensuses on the landscape and its relationship with perceptual parameters, such as mysteriousness, typicality, vitality, safety, impressiveness, silence, perspective, degradation, and worth being protected, were examined. It was proven that the higher the visual quality of the landscape, the higher was the observers' consensus rate. Some suggestions and objectives are presented, based on the data derived from this study.