Browsing by Author "Ercek, Yeliz Duygu"

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Disaster Waste Management Process: the Case of February 6 Earthquake
(Golden Light Publ, 2024) Kasapoglu, Merve; Ercek, Yeliz Duygu; Aslan, Mustafa Taha
Disaster wastes generated after earthquakes have a negative impact on the environment and living beings and cause damages that last for many years. Within the scope of the study, it is aimed to reveal the importance of the disaster waste management process. For this purpose, the disaster waste management process in the Kahramanmara & scedil; earthquake centered on February 6, which is the world's biggest disaster in 2023, was discussed. In this context, document/record and case study methods were used. In this context, "Waste Management Regulation", "Regulation on Regular Storage of Waste" and "Regulation on the Control of Excavation Soil, Construction and Demolition Waste" were examined. Also, The Landfill Directive, which concerns all member countries of the European Union and is included in the European Union Waste Legislation, was examined in order to compare it with the Turkish Legislation. The study was supported with data from the Turkish Statistical Institute (TSI). It was determined that there was no storage or sorting area for disaster waste in this region according to TSI data, the legislation examined did not contain sufficient and detailed information on the subject, and the reports published by the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (UCTEA) confirmed that the process was not managed properly in the region. It has been determined that the existing practices and legislation contradict each other, the legislation does not contain sufficient detail, the practices in the world have been investigated within the scope of the subject, and suggestions have been presented in this context. This study is important in terms of revealing the importance and correct positioning of waste storage and sorting areas in order to prevent similar situations in future earthquakes.
Urban Design Requirements Promoting the Behaviours of Children and Parents in School Squares With Different Spatial Characteristics
(Elsevier Sci Ltd, 2025) Camas, Nurdan Cagla; Ercek, Yeliz Duygu; Dumitrescu, Raluca-Ioana; Kaya, Ilgi Atay
The design of school streets and squares plays a critical role in enhancing the liveability and overall quality of life in urban environments, particularly for children and families. These spaces not only influence the physical safety and accessibility but also affect social interactions and well-being. This study aims to investigate the behaviours of children and parents in school squares with varying spatial characteristics and to identify urban design requirements that promote more liveable and inclusive environments. Conducted in three phases, the study begins by evaluating all 27 public primary school streets in Kars,& imath;yaka (I(center dot)zmir, T & uuml;rkiye) using an inspection tool, street view images, and spatial mapping. Based on this analysis, two school squares with the highest and lowest spatial quality scores were selected for the further study. The second phase employed on-site observations and behavioural mapping techniques in these two schools to examine the behaviours of parents and children during school entrance and exit times. The final phase includes the interpretation of the behavioural maps and the development of spatial design recommendations for school squares. The findings highlight the importance of urban design in promoting diverse behaviours among parents and children in school streets and squares, emphasizing the need for inclusive and well-structured spaces. This study offers urban planners and designers a set of spatial requirements for school squares, contributing to an underexplored area of research by showing the importance of school squares and incorporating the diverse needs and behaviours of parents and children into the design process.