Short term accommodation units: The relationship between sleeping cabins and the user

Sleeping cabins, which are a new phenomenon today, have emerged as "new generation accommodation spaces" as a result of being influenced by the design approach of contemporary architectural theories and shaped together with the developing architectural and technological factors of the period. It can also be mentioned that the small-scale accommodation space, which was put forward by the contemporary architectural movements, emerged by being influenced by the projects designed and presented by the "Metabolist" movement movement, which was the thought movement of the period, together with the "mobile space" ideas. When looking at the cabin accommodation type within the framework of today's conditions; It can also be said that its use has become widespread with its continuous development over time. It can be said that sleeping cabins are not only affected by architectural trends, but also have the value of a new generation space phenomenon. It is possible to say that new generation spaces have emerged as a result of blending digital elements with space, based on developing technology and people's expectations. It can be said that cabins differ from other accommodation areas in terms of production methods as well as carrying a new generation accommodation phenomenon. Sleeping cabins are designed with industrial thinking and are also produced as a fabrication product. It can be said that the sleeping cabins have a user-oriented design purpose in terms of function and spatial organization. If we first look at the design approach of the cabins; It can be said that they are produced by considering human dimensions ergonomically in order to provide a comfortable resting area to their users. In addition, cabins are the prototype of sustainable architecture; has a design approach that emphasizes the ideas of metabolism, exchangeability, and recycling. The main purpose of the design approach of sleeping cabins is; is to develop a flexible and changeable system suitable for a fast-moving and regularly changing society. In addition to the flexible, changeable, renewable and sustainable functions of the cabins, the biggest function is to increase-decrease according to the number of users. The spatial organizations of the sleeping cabins are; It may vary depending on the area where it will be located after the production stage. The spatial organization is created by positioning the cabins, taking into account the perceptual factors such as the users' comfort, safety and sense of place. As it is known that sleeping cabins are user-oriented; It can be said that each individual has a different perceptual effect. Apart from the physical factors that occur in the case of accommodation in the cabins, trust, sense of place, belonging to the place, etc. It differs from person to person due to its psychological factors. Considering perceptual factors as well as physical factors in cabin design is important in terms of the approach it creates on the user. Based on the study data on the determination of the approaches created by the sleeping cabins on the user; It is stated that the cabins are suitable areas for resting purposes. However, if the negative approaches of the cabins in terms of hygiene, belonging and comfort are taken into consideration, it can be concluded that they may prefer to stay in the cabins for a certain period of time. So in summary; users have stated that they can prefer cabins as short-term accommodation areas. Keywords: Contemporary Architectural Theories, New Generation Space, Short Term Accommodation, Sleeping Cabins, Fabrication Production