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    A Study for the Improvement of the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) System in Turkey
    (Mdpi, 2023) Yilmaz, Didem Gunes; Cesur, Fatma
    This study aims to examine the current status of Turkey's energy consumption and energy performance system and draw improvements. To this aim, this study adopted a qualitative research method. A literature review was conducted regarding the problems related to the EPC system. Following this, a series of research questions were derived, and answers were sought through expert group interviews. The problems were categorized into three headings: the EPC system and calculation problems, problems in the regulation and inspection process and, finally, the perspective on the construction industry to the EPC system is examined in the case of Turkey. Deficiencies in the rating system and calculation, regulation and inspection, and perspective of the EPC system in Turkey were identified. Suggestions for the development of EPC in Turkey were made to make it comparable with the systems in EU countries. As one of the outcomes of the study, Turkey should focus on the use of renewable energy, taking into account its geographical advantage. In addition, a more detailed micro-zoning that focuses on regional differences should be carried out, and the authorities should introduce a better control mechanism for the EPC system.
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    An Analysis of Key Performance Indicators for Sustainable Urban Stormwater Management: A Case Study of Bursa, Turkey
    (Springer, 2024) Hassanin, Abdulrahman; Yilmaz, Didem Gunes
    Stormwater management presents a critical challenge for urban areas across the globe, emphasized by the growing threats of climate change and rising sea levels. Traditional approaches to handling stormwater have been demonstrated to be both ineffective and environmentally harmful, particularly in the most vulnerable components of cities, such as ecological-environmental systems, settlements, and infrastructure and service systems. In response to this challenge, sustainable urban design (SUD) has emerged in urban planning and design, seeking to establish sustainable and livable cities. An integral aspect of SUD is its capacity to address stormwater management issues. Sustainable urban design principles offer various facets of urban design. When extended to stormwater management, they promote innovative solutions that suit natural hydrological processes, allowing for the slowing, infiltration, and reuse of stormwater. This chapter focuses on developing a key performance indicator framework (KPIF) with a comprehensive evaluation of international examples with population and geographic differences. The framework is used as an essential tool for assessing the effectiveness of SUD interventions. In this study, we assess the Key performance indicators (KPIs) of five international case studies. Through the assessment of these KPIs the chapter shows the performance indicators of each parameter to be considered in Bursa city flood mitigation’s plan. Bursa is a city in Turkey with a high proportion of impervious surfaces like roads and buildings. Bursa frequently encounters substantial rainfall, particularly during the winter months, resulting in potential flooding and other stormwater-related challenges. Consequently, this analysis enables the identification of data gaps in Bursa, providing valuable insights that can aid local authorities. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2024.
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    Nature-based Solutions for climate-resilient cities: A proposal of a model for successful implementation
    (2023) Yilmaz, Didem Gunes
    Nature-based Solutions (NbS) were introduced by the IUCN for the first time, but today have different definitions in the literature. NbS are deemed the key to urban sustainability and aim to enhance the built environment through ecological and environmental interventions to support the built environment for future extremes of climate change and related hazards. NbS include blue and green infrastructures, ecological engineering, ecosystem services and ecosystem-based adaptation. Various frameworks defined different key considerations and the literature suggests plenty of frameworks towards successful NbS applications. Current debates critique the extent to which innovative and adaptive the solutions are, whether they are implemented by considering social values and social equity, and the financial burden they often bring which strengthens the disparities between the world cities. Uncontrolled urbanization often causes cities to become an environmental problem. This paper conducts a literature review to lay out the current debates and to highlight the multidimensionality of NbS. It focuses on the potential of NbS in disaster risk reduction and so the paper draws a framework to successfully implement and provide improvements for NbS based on the theoretical ground. NbS are investments in the life quality of the residents and preventive tools in the risk management of cities. The paper attempted to frame the NbS clearer for scholars interested in the subject.