The (Maroon Book: Architect and Engineer’s Construction Handbook), written by Dr. Cevdet Emin Ekinci , is a cornerstone reference in the Turkish construction sector. Spanning over 1,850 pages across its recent editions, it serves as a comprehensive bridge between the theoretical and practical worlds of architecture and civil engineering. Core Philosophy: "Buildings Are Alive"
This focus aligns with Article 56 of the Turkish Constitution, which states that "Everyone has the right to live in a healthy and balanced environment". MİMAR VE MÜHENDİSİN İNŞAAT EL KİTABI Bordo Kitap: Mimar Ve MГјhendisin Д°nЕџaat
: Plumbing (sanitary and waste), electrical installations, natural gas, and various heating systems (radiator and underfloor). Core Philosophy: "Buildings Are Alive" This focus aligns
The Bordo Kitap is specifically designed to address the often faced by new graduates and active professionals. By consolidating heterogeneous information—from insulation and coating to earthquake engineering—into a single volume, it functions as a "living" manual for high-quality building practices. Collaborative Integration Scope and Content
: Detailed technical data on concrete, wood, steel, and natural stones.
The central hypothesis of the book is that . Dr. Ekinci argues that for a building to truly "live" with its inhabitants, it must be constructed based on Bioharmology —a theoretical framework that prioritizes the user's identity and the building's purpose. This approach aims to create structures that are not just safe, but healthy, harmonious, and sustainable. Scope and Content