Research Article

Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Volume: 8 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey

Abstract

Neighborhood parks are essential public spaces encouraging socialization, physical activity, and relaxation. Their effective use is closely tied to the ergonomic design of urban furniture. This study evaluates the ergonomic suitability of urban furniture in four parks in the Fabrika Neighborhood, Yenişehir District, Diyarbakır by using a qualitative assessment method. The research was conducted in four stages: (1) A literature review identified 13 sub-criteria under six main categories: material, ergonomics, inclusive design, color, safety, and vandalism. (2) Fieldwork conducted between November and December 2024 assessed 18 types of urban furniture using a 0–5 rating scale. (3) Parks were classified based on their ergonomic performance. (4) Recommendations were developed to enhance usability. The findings revealed that NP1 (42.1%), NP2 (42.0%), and NP3 (41.6%) were "moderately suitable" while NP4 (26.4%) was "less suitable." Deficiencies were particularly noted in ergonomics, safety, and inclusive design. Unlike previous studies, this research integrates ergonomic criteria for a comprehensive evaluation. Future studies should prioritize sustainable, technology-based solutions to enhance urban furniture design.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Wooden Buildings and Constructions

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

June 15, 2025

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

April 27, 2025

Acceptance Date

May 19, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Aktaş Akın, K., & Ünal, M. (2025). Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Mobilya Ve Ahşap Malzeme Araştırmaları Dergisi, 8(1), 43-58. https://doi.org/10.33725/mamad.1685016
AMA
1.Aktaş Akın K, Ünal M. Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey. MAMAD. 2025;8(1):43-58. doi:10.33725/mamad.1685016
Chicago
Aktaş Akın, Kübra, and Müge Ünal. 2025. “Urban Furniture Design and Ergonomic Assessment in Neighborhood Parks: The Case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey”. Mobilya Ve Ahşap Malzeme Araştırmaları Dergisi 8 (1): 43-58. https://doi.org/10.33725/mamad.1685016.
EndNote
Aktaş Akın K, Ünal M (June 1, 2025) Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey. Mobilya ve Ahşap Malzeme Araştırmaları Dergisi 8 1 43–58.
IEEE
[1]K. Aktaş Akın and M. Ünal, “Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey”, MAMAD, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 43–58, June 2025, doi: 10.33725/mamad.1685016.
ISNAD
Aktaş Akın, Kübra - Ünal, Müge. “Urban Furniture Design and Ergonomic Assessment in Neighborhood Parks: The Case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey”. Mobilya ve Ahşap Malzeme Araştırmaları Dergisi 8/1 (June 1, 2025): 43-58. https://doi.org/10.33725/mamad.1685016.
JAMA
1.Aktaş Akın K, Ünal M. Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey. MAMAD. 2025;8:43–58.
MLA
Aktaş Akın, Kübra, and Müge Ünal. “Urban Furniture Design and Ergonomic Assessment in Neighborhood Parks: The Case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey”. Mobilya Ve Ahşap Malzeme Araştırmaları Dergisi, vol. 8, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 43-58, doi:10.33725/mamad.1685016.
Vancouver
1.Kübra Aktaş Akın, Müge Ünal. Urban furniture design and ergonomic assessment in neighborhood parks: the case of Fabrika District, Diyarbakır, Turkey. MAMAD. 2025 Jun. 1;8(1):43-58. doi:10.33725/mamad.1685016

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