Investigating The Impact Of Muqarnas On The Daylighting Performance Of Historical Turkish Baths
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The use of oculi for light distribution is often preferred over larger openings in traditional Turkish baths (Ozel, 2013).Furthermore, Sibley (2018) analyzed the daylighting performance of 13 Moroccan heritage hammams, concluding that illuminance levels varied, with none exceeding 60 lx.The quality of light is also affected by the placement, shape, and color of the glass covering the oculi (Tsikaloudaki et al., 2013).These oculi can be round, octagonal (or polygonal), or stellar in shape (Orehounig and Mahdavi, 2011), allowing light to penetrate the interiors and create varying atmospheres, especially in the presence of steam (Sibley, 2018;Sibley and Sibley, 2013;Belakehal et al., 2004).Al-Maiyah and Elkadi (2015) investigated the changing daylight patterns through oculi across various wall surfaces in Demirçi Hammam, assessing their suitability for different purposes.In contrast to these studies, the present study on Tavuk Pazarı Hammam discusses the influence of hammam ornamentations on daylight intake.
Authors: Asli AGIRBAS, Enes YILDIZ
Institution: Özyeğin University
Language: English
Subfield: Archeology
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4406220264