Research Article

Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses

Volume: 10 Number: 2 December 27, 2025
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Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses

Abstract

Determining the ecological character of abandoned traditional houses is crucial for the preservation of rural cultural heritage, the support of local socio-economic development, and the strengthening of community awareness. Although rural settlements in Türkiye have been widely studied, previous research has largely focused on inhabited or protected villages, leaving abandoned settlements in the Lakes Region under-examined. This study addresses this gap through a comprehensive analysis of the architectural and ecological characteristics of abandoned traditional houses in Hisarardı Village (Yalvaç, Isparta). The village was selected due to the integrity of its unprotected building stock and its representativeness of regional vernacular architecture. Field surveys revealed the predominant use of adobe, stone, and timber, with thick earthen walls and stone foundations contributing to passive thermal comfort and environmental sustainability. The findings highlight the ecological logic embedded in traditional construction and provide a valuable reference for conservation and future research.

Keywords

Vernacular architecture, eco-village, rural landscape, cultural heritage, Hisarardı Village, Isparta-Yalvaç

Ethical Statement

This article was produced as part of the project titled “Investigation of the Ecological Characteristics of Traditional Civil Architecture Houses in Yalvaç Hisarardı Village” under the TUBİTAK 2209 A University Students Research Projects Support Program 2022/2. We would also like to thank TUBİTAK for its financial support of the project, as well as Adil ŞENOL and his family for granting us permission to research their home in Yalvaç Hisarardı Village. The article complies with national and international research and publication ethics.

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APA
Gül, H. E., Tuncer Pürselim, H., & Aslankara, İ. (2025). Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, 10(2), 1081-1111. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1648368
AMA
1.Gül HE, Tuncer Pürselim H, Aslankara İ. Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses. JASA. 2025;10(2):1081-1111. doi:10.30785/mbud.1648368
Chicago
Gül, Hatice Eda, Hilal Tuncer Pürselim, and İrem Aslankara. 2025. “Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10 (2): 1081-1111. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1648368.
EndNote
Gül HE, Tuncer Pürselim H, Aslankara İ (December 1, 2025) Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10 2 1081–1111.
IEEE
[1]H. E. Gül, H. Tuncer Pürselim, and İ. Aslankara, “Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses”, JASA, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 1081–1111, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.30785/mbud.1648368.
ISNAD
Gül, Hatice Eda - Tuncer Pürselim, Hilal - Aslankara, İrem. “Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications 10/2 (December 1, 2025): 1081-1111. https://doi.org/10.30785/mbud.1648368.
JAMA
1.Gül HE, Tuncer Pürselim H, Aslankara İ. Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses. JASA. 2025;10:1081–1111.
MLA
Gül, Hatice Eda, et al. “Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses”. Journal of Architectural Sciences and Applications, vol. 10, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 1081-1, doi:10.30785/mbud.1648368.
Vancouver
1.Hatice Eda Gül, Hilal Tuncer Pürselim, İrem Aslankara. Investigation of Ecological Characteristics of Yalvaç Hisarardı Village Traditional Civil Architectural Houses. JASA. 2025 Dec. 1;10(2):1081-11. doi:10.30785/mbud.1648368