An investigation about architecture of konya halkapinar houses in the context of rural architecture

In this study shaping the plan of rural architecture that has first phase properties of conventional house architecture, used build materials and knowledge related with construction technique were investigated. Firstly, explanations were made about the overall structure of the city, its history and cultural values in Konya province that was chosen as area work, determinations have attempted about architectural form of the region through adobe homes at Halkapınar district that keeps rural structure characteristic. Since the work area wasn't investigated before, firstly examinations on-site were made then structures that show rural formation were found. Measurements of chosen homes were taken, interviews with home owners were made and this information were supported by photographs. Lastly, the architectural structure of the region is explained by typology that shows relations with the formation of discrete and adjacent layout of investigated houses, plan configuration and service areas.