Evaluating the Design Principles of Traditional Safranbolu Houses

Traditional Safranbolu houses, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in Turkey, exhibit design principles that reflect a harmonious relationship between parcel characteristics and spatial arrangement. This study reveals that these houses were systematically designed based on environmental factors at both urban and building scales. By analyzing selected dwellings from Safranbolu's historical settlements, researchers surveyed domestic space configurations using detailed plans and sections, uncovering the diversity in how these mixed-technique structures were arranged. The findings contribute to understanding the interplay between parcel characteristics and house design, offering insights into the spatial organization of traditional Turkish residences.

Şahin, R., & Dinçer, A. E. (2024). Evaluating the Design Principles of Traditional Safranbolu Houses. Buildings, 14(8), 2553. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings14082553