Conclusion: Re-Coding Homes Project

Field Research

The findings obtained from the field surveys mainly include the analyses. In consequence of the interpretations of the survey results, the main problems of the families living in the Başıbüyük Residences were defined, and the solutions to be proposed to these problems with their own solutions are discussed. Based on both observations and interviews, the most important problems for residential users living in Başıbüyük Residences are summarized as follows.

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  Housing units' smallness as space

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  Lack of storage areas

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  Lack of outdoor areas such as garden, playground

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  Reduction of free space because of spatial limitations and excess of furnishings

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  The weakness of social relations compared to the previous living environment

These findings prove that housing units cannot be used efficiently and there are some problems for the inhabitants. As a result of the surveys and field studies presented in detail in Chapter 3, the main parameters of the design model with the help of evaluations made through the developed reporting software and the activity structures of the space have been identified. In other words, findings of the site survey have been transformed into the design model data. These data have been described as “People”, “Actions”, “Furnishings” and “Spaces” while creating the design model and the main design parameters have been determined in their final form.

Findings obtained by design model basically define the sets of solutions generated by the genetic algorithm. Solution sets vary according to different family types and different usages. The spatial variations described here find their physical equivalents with modular furniture components obtained with the design model. Each modular component is designed with model and prototype work and the combination details that bring them together were also examined. The spatial variations developed with the design model were evaluated as the input to the interface development phase.

In the development stage of the interface, generation of generation studies were made and the visuals belonging to the solution sets were prepared to be uploaded to the website interface, which is the outcome of the project. The created website includes the main findings of the interface development phase and therefore the entire project process. In this sense, spatial variations are shared through the website by publishing furniture installations, details and the process. Ensuring the continuity of user participation and sharing of the data, the website increases the overall impact and applicability of the project.