Browsing by Author "Kismet, Burcu"

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Applicability of a Digitalization Model Based on Augmented Reality for Building Construction Education in Architecture
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2023) Guray, Tayibe Seyman; Kismet, Burcu
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to introduce a digitalization model (DM) for building construction courses in architectural education as a response to the recent emerging technologies in the era of digital transformations. This DM is developed and applied through augmented reality (AR) technologies to boost perception, understandings and ability to solve building construction details. Design/methodology/approach Based on a thorough review of recent technologies like AR, virtual reality (VR), building information modelling (BIM) and their applications in architectural education, the methodology involves the generation of a model, its application and evaluation. The model is based on the integration of BIM and AR which is applied into a third year "Building Construction Project" course. Each student has designed a residential building and accordingly prepared the construction drawings by adapting the DM. An online survey -based on Technology Acceptance Model - is conducted to evaluate the DM by quantitative data analysis from SPSS and Excel. Findings The key findings of the study include the following items: determination of the proper digital tools, the definition of the steps and workflow based on the building project phases to develop construction drawings and define precise details effectively. By the help of this, the DM is generated and applied. According to the survey and results, the DM which involves BIM-based AR is considered as beneficial, highly motivating and providing better perception on construction details. Originality/value Implication of AR/VR technologies is frequently seen in design studios, whereas building construction courses state its traditional approach. However, there is a huge potential in the digitalization of building construction education by increasing the perception of students together with the increased level of communication. The study aims to close the gap of digitalization by proposing a DM, which brings a systematic approach considering each phase of building construction project as conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents by using BIM integrated AR. Moreover, the novel model specifically brings a new approach by generation of QR codes for construction details to embed videos or simulations into the two-dimensional drawing sheets. Furthermore, the DM proposes a new approach to satisfy emerging needs and requirements of the Architecture Engineering Construction industry.
Developing a Building-Scale Circularity Indicator Through Fuzzy Analytical Hierarchy Process and Gini Index-Based Circularity Calculation Methods
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2025) Kismet, Burcu; Colakoglu, Meryem Birgul
Circular economy (CE) aims to achieve sustainable development by optimizing resource efficiency through innovative system designs. The built environment plays a crucial role in this transition, yet the absence of standardized indicators hinders effective circularity assessment. This study introduces a structured building-scale circularity indicator (BuCI) to support industry and academia in evaluating buildings' circularity levels and facilitating the shift towards a circular built environment. Based on a thorough review of CE, the methodology involves the generation of a model, its implementation on a selected case study and evaluation. The proposed model integrates the shearing layer and building lifecycle concepts to establish a measurement framework with defined criteria and key performance indicators. Fuzzy analytical hierarchy process and Gini index are used to formulate circularity calculation. Then, the BuCI is implemented on three different case studies, two steel and one reinforced concrete buildings. CS1 and CS2 reached 60% circularity level, thanks to the material advantages and certain design principles such as modularity, disassembly and flexibility, whereas CS3 calculated as 31.05% circular due to material and design decisions. The study contributes to the field by introducing a novel indicator for the industry, academia and authorities to accelerate the circular transition. For future studies, it is suggested to integrate cost and cultural heritage related criteria.
Drivers and Barriers on Implementing XR Technologies in the Construction Industry in Turkey
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2024) Seyman-Guray, Tayibe; Kismet, Burcu
This study presents drivers and barriers on construction industry extended reality (XR) implementations in Turkey. It aims to investigate the current state and future directions of XR opportunities for architecture offices and construction companies in a developing country. A quantitative approach was employed which involves conducting a survey, performing statistical analyses, and verification of the hypotheses. The data were analyzed by SPSS and Excel using the frequency, mean score, standard deviation (SD), and one sample t-test. Thirty-three different companies participated in the survey with a return rate of 56.89%. The results were considered statistically significant since all the p-values were below 0.05. The findings revealed that even though 60% of the companies are not using XR, 60% companies have near future plans on implementing them. According to the results, XR was considered as beneficial and highly motivating for the near future, yet it needs to be widespread for companies to keep themselves abreast of information and communication technology trends. Finally, by considering the findings obtained from the results this study reaches a classification of drivers as 'increased efficiency: time-cost-quality' and 'increased communication and coordination' while barriers as 'technical limitations', 'high costs', and 'unqualified professional'.
VR and AR in Construction Management Research: Bibliometric and Descriptive Analyses
(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2023) Guray, Tayibe Seyman; Kismet, Burcu
Purpose The construction industry is affected by the technologies of Industry 4.0 as the buildings are transforming into complex productions. Integration of innovative technologies, such as virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), in construction management is an emerging area to increase efficiency and effectiveness. With an aim of determining the current situation, this study evaluates the literature on VR and AR within construction management research. Design/methodology/approach The methodology of this research is based on descriptive and bibliometric analyses to understand and state the current relations between VR-AR technologies and construction management research. According to the meta-analysis (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses [PRISMA]) protocol of reviewing, 143 papers between 2010 and 2021 from Scopus, Web of Science (WoS) and Science Direct have been retrieved, and then analysis has been applied on these papers. Descriptive analysis contains increment of publications throughout the years, rates of papers according to countries and content of the publications. The bibliometric analysis involves the analysis through Excel and VOSviewer: co-occurrence of keywords, country-based, source and citation. Findings The results of this study emphasize the increasing interest in the adoption of VR-AR technologies in construction management research. As the number of publications has been continuously increased, this trend indicates the strength and growing interest in the topic. Another significant finding is VR-AR implementation studies are mostly based on building information modelling (BIM). In this study, the results of analyses have been discussed in terms of learning, knowledge areas and digital technologies as part of construction management. Originality/value This study contributes to providing a significant theoretical reference for the potentials of VR-AR in construction management research. VR-AR technologies mostly attract the interest of researchers from architectural design studies; however, there is a gap to investigate their potentials in terms of construction management. Additionally, this study focuses on the last 11 years, which indicate the latest trends.