Archnet > Publication > Analysis of Traditional Building Techniques and Damage Assessment of Traditional Turkish House: The Study of Timber-framed Kula Houses

Mine Tanac Zeren - <div>Western part of the Anatolia is one of the most important regions of the World that many civilizations have lived during the history since ancient times. Kula is an important historical town dating back to 17th century and is hosting important timber farmed structures(mansions) unique with their space organizations, architectural features and structural system. This study creates an analysis model which is based on a detailed case study, defining structural system and damage causes for the upcoming restoration works within the region, and this methodology can be applied for other traditional regions as well.</div><div><br></div><div>Keywords: Traditional Turkish Houses; Kula; timber structures; traditional building techniques</div>

Type

journal article

Year

2015

Western part of the Anatolia is one of the most important regions of the World that many civilizations have lived during the history since ancient times. Kula is an important historical town dating back to 17th century and is hosting important timber farmed structures(mansions) unique with their space organizations, architectural features and structural system. This study creates an analysis model which is based on a detailed case study, defining structural system and damage causes for the upcoming restoration works within the region, and this methodology can be applied for other traditional regions as well.

Keywords: Traditional Turkish Houses; Kula; timber structures; traditional building techniques

Zeren, Mine Tanac & Ozgul Yilmaz Karaman. "Analysis of Traditional Building Techniques and Damage Assessment of Traditional Turkish House: The Study of Timber-framed Kula Houses." Archnet-IJAR: International Journal of Architectural Research, vol. 9, issue 1 (2015): 261-288.