Investigation of Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University central campus according to xeriscape design approach

As a result of the global climate change that increases its effects in the 21st century, extreme temperature values are reached and extraordinary weather events occur. As a result of the increase in the world population and the appreciation of usable water, it became necessary to benefit from water resources in the most efficient way. In this context, it has been understood that traditional landscape design studies should be changed. Xeriscape design approach and ecological landscape design approach revealed the importance of sustainble lanscapes. In the scope of thesis study, the principles of xeriscape are explained and examples from domestic and abroad have been examined. Tekirdag Namık Kemal University Central Campus was chosen as the sample area. The current situation of the usage areas in the campus has been examined in line with both xeriscape and ecological landscape design approaches, solutions have been proposed for a sustainable landscape. The aim of the thesis is to highlight the dimensions of climate change in the world and in our country and to shed light on the works to be done in order to create sustainable landscapes where water and energy resources are used more efficiently, especially university campuses.