Urban Lighting Design in Historical Texture: Adana-Kayalıbağ District

Kasım Çelik

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Urban Lighting Design in Historical Texture: Adana-Kayalıbağ District

Authors:

Kasım Çelik

Publisher:

Ahmet FİDAN

Journal:

Kent Akademisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.776-791

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001285545

pISSN:

2146-9229

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Abstract:

 Urban lighting can ensure the safety of people or properties, highlight the architectural or historical features of cities, or provide a healthy use of functionally various facilities by users. In this respect, a properly designed urban lighting can respond to various functional needs and play an active role in revealing the different features of the city. In this respect, it should not be ignored that exterior lighting not only illuminates the environment, but also has social, cultural, and aesthetic effects. It is necessary to specially consider and construct the lighting designs of regions that reflect the connection of cities with the past, such as historical areas, that contribute to tourism, that have a positive effect on the identity of the city, and that have historical value. In this study, the existing lighting schemes of 26005 and 26012 streets, which are located in the Kayalıbag District of Adana city, where registered and traditional buildings are located, were examined and the insufficient conditions in terms of lighting were determined by on-site measurement and observation method. In the light of the obtained data, functional lighting design alternatives are suggested. Suggested designs were modeled in computer environment and compared with current lighting conditions and analyzes were made. It has been revealed that the proposed designs are more successful in providing visual comfort conditions and use energy more effectively compared to the current situation within the framework of lighting standards. In addition, it has been seen that the designs made illuminate the buildings and regions in accordance with the historical importance of the area. With the design and analysis made, it is aimed to draw attention to the urban identity, aesthetic value, and the effect of urban lighting on energy use.

 Urban lighting can ensure the safety of people or properties, highlight the architectural or historical features of cities, or provide a healthy use of functionally various facilities by users. In this respect, a properly designed urban lighting can respond to various functional needs and play an active role in revealing the different features of the city. In this respect, it should not be ignored that exterior lighting not only illuminates the environment, but also has social, cultural, and aesthetic effects. It is necessary to specially consider and construct the lighting designs of regions that reflect the connection of cities with the past, such as historical areas, that contribute to tourism, that have a positive effect on the identity of the city, and that have historical value. In this study, the existing lighting schemes of 26005 and 26012 streets, which are located in the Kayalıbag District of Adana city, where registered and traditional buildings are located, were examined and the insufficient conditions in terms of lighting were determined by on-site measurement and observation method. In the light of the obtained data, functional lighting design alternatives are suggested. Suggested designs were modeled in computer environment and compared with current lighting conditions and analyzes were made. It has been revealed that the proposed designs are more successful in providing visual comfort conditions and use energy more effectively compared to the current situation within the framework of lighting standards. In addition, it has been seen that the designs made illuminate the buildings and regions in accordance with the historical importance of the area. With the design and analysis made, it is aimed to draw attention to the urban identity, aesthetic value, and the effect of urban lighting on energy use.

 Urban lighting can ensure the safety of people or properties, highlight the architectural or historical features of cities, or provide a healthy use of functionally various facilities by users. In this respect, a properly designed urban lighting can respond to various functional needs and play an active role in revealing the different features of the city. In this respect, it should not be ignored that exterior lighting not only illuminates the environment, but also has social, cultural, and aesthetic effects. It is necessary to specially consider and construct the lighting designs of regions that reflect the connection of cities with the past, such as historical areas, that contribute to tourism, that have a positive effect on the identity of the city, and that have historical value. In this study, the existing lighting schemes of 26005 and 26012 streets, which are located in the Kayalıbag District of Adana city, where registered and traditional buildings are located, were examined and the insufficient conditions in terms of lighting were determined by on-site measurement and observation method. In the light of the obtained data, functional lighting design alternatives are suggested. Suggested designs were modeled in computer environment and compared with current lighting conditions and analyzes were made. It has been revealed that the proposed designs are more successful in providing visual comfort conditions and use energy more effectively compared to the current situation within the framework of lighting standards. In addition, it has been seen that the designs made illuminate the buildings and regions in accordance with the historical importance of the area. With the design and analysis made, it is aimed to draw attention to the urban identity, aesthetic value, and the effect of urban lighting on energy use.

 Kentsel aydınlatma, kişilerin veya mülklerin güvenliğini sağlarken, kentlerin mimari veya tarihî öneme sahip özelliklerini vurgulayabilir ya da işlevsel açıdan çeşitli tesislerin kullanıcılar tarafından sağlıklı bir şekilde kullanılmasını sağlayabilir. Bu açıdan doğru kurgulanmış bir kentsel aydınlatma, çeşitli işlevsel ihtiyaçlara cevap verebilirken, kentin farklı özelliklerini de ortaya çıkarmada etkin bir rol oynayabilir. Dolayısıyla dış aydınlatmaların sadece bulunduğu ortamı aydınlatmasının yanında sosyal, kültürel ve estetik anlamda da etkilerinin olduğu göz ardı edilmemelidir. Özellikle tarihî alanlar gibi kentlerin geçmişle olan bağını yansıtan, turizme katkısı olan, kent kimliğine olumlu anlamda etki eden ve tarihi değeri olan bölgelerin aydınlatma tasarımlarının özel olarak düşünülmesi ve kurgulanması gereklidir. Bu çalışmada, Adana kenti Kayalıbağ Mahallesinde yer alan tescilli ve geleneksel yapıların bulunduğu 26005 ve 26012 sokaklarının mevcut aydınlatma düzenleri incelenerek, aydınlatma açısından yetersiz koşullar yerinde ölçme ve gözlem yöntemiyle belirlenmiştir. Elde edilen veriler ışığında işlevsel aydınlatma tasarım alternatifleri önerilmiştir. Öneri tasarımlar bilgisayar ortamında modellenerek mevcut durumdaki aydınlatma koşullarıyla karşılaştırılmış ve analizler yapılmıştır. Öneri tasarımların, aydınlatma standartları çerçevesinde mevcut duruma göre görsel konfor koşullarını sağlamakta daha başarılı olduğu ve enerjiyi daha etkin kullandığı ortaya konulmuştur. Ayrıca, yapılan tasarımların alanın tarihi önemine uygun olarak yapı ve bölgeleri aydınlattığı görülmüştür. Yapılan tasarım ve analizlerle kentsel aydınlatmaların kent kimliğine ve estetik değeri ile enerji kullanımına olan etkisine dikkat çekilmek amaçlanmaktadır.

Article Details

Urban Lighting Design in Historical Texture: Adana-Kayalıbağ District

Authors:

Kasım Çelik

Publisher:

Ahmet FİDAN

Journal:

Kent Akademisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.776-791

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001285545

pISSN:

2146-9229

Urban lighting

Lighting design

Lighting in historical settlements

Street lighting

Sustainable lighting

Kentsel aydınlatma

Aydınlatma tasarımı

Tarihi çevrede aydınlatma

Sokak aydınlatması

Sürdürülebilir aydınlatma

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Kasım Çelik

Publisher: Ahmet FİDAN

Journal: Kent Akademisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.776-791

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2023

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001285545

pISSN: 2146-9229

Issues

Authors:

Kasım Çelik

Publisher:

Ahmet FİDAN

Journal:

Kent Akademisi Vol.16 Issue 2, pp.776-791

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2023

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001285545

pISSN:

2146-9229