The Sustainable Transformation of Post-Disaster Container Settlements in Türkiye Through the Adaptive Reuse Approach

Öz

This study examines container settlements constructed in Türkiye following the 6 February 2023 Kahramanmaraş-centered earthquakes not merely as temporary shelter solutions, but as transformable and sustainable urban living environments in the long term. The main objective of the research is to define design and planning principles that enable the conversion of post-disaster temporary building stock into socially, economically, and culturally multifunctional spaces through the adaptive reuse approach. A qualitative research methodology was adopted, including a review of architecture, urban planning, and sustainability literature, followed by case study analyses of Boxpark (UK), ReTuna (Sweden), Wikkelhouse (the Netherlands), and KODA by Kodasema (Estonia). These examples were evaluated in terms of reuse strategies, spatial flexibility, user profiles, and sustainability criteria. Based on the findings, a flexible container settlement model is proposed, incorporating central, linear, and clustered settlement scenarios adaptable to Türkiye’s climatic and topographical conditions. The study demonstrates that container settlements can be enriched with educational, commercial, cultural, and social functions, enabling their transformation into permanent urban areas. Furthermore, the research emphasizes sustainable planning approaches in post-disaster reconstruction and contributes to long-term spatial resilience strategies while addressing a significant gap in the existing literature.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Adaptive Reuse
• Container Settlements
• Modular Building Systems
• Post-Disaster Settlement
• Sustainable Shelter

Destekleyen Kurum

There is no supporting institution.

Etik Beyan

This study does not require ethical approval as it does not involve human participants, animal testing, personal data collection, or any experimental intervention. All data used in the research were obtained from publicly accessible sources, and no surveys, observations, or experimental procedures were conducted. Therefore, there is no requirement for ethical committee approval or participant consent.

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