Last modified: 2014-04-09
Abstract
In this study, a regional boarding school building in Elazig was examined in the scope of Bioharmological Conformity Assessment (BCA) according to 14 basic criteria of Planning, Project Design and Application (PPA). BCA Certificate Class of the examined building was determined as “Unsuitable (A-)” and deficiency-inadequacy level was determined as 53%. Application according to the technique (88%), mechanical system (84%), building installations (74%), furnishing and configuration (54%), user identity (56%) and selection of appropriate materials (56%) were determined as the highest and most significant deficiency - inadequacy criteria among the 14 criteria of the middle school in question. Therefore, it was concluded that the current physical characteristics of the school building in question is not appropriate for user identity and intended purpose, would have negative effect on education and training as well as negative effects on the biological, physiological and psychological development of the students.