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Performance of Outdoor Physical Character of Kirkuk University Campus
Authors: Faris A. Matloob and Hatam H. Alsoofe
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The performance of outdoor space of a built environment determines whether it is successful and
responsive to the human needs and capable to conduct its function well. The aim of this study is to
examine to what extent the outdoor environment of Kirkuk University-Iraq is able to offer a responsive
environment as well as put design insights for future development. The study is limited to the main
campus located in Sayyada district, as it is one of the relatively newly established campuses in Iraq. The
methodology used in this study includes both quantitative and qualitative techniques. As a quantitative
technique, a questionnaire distributed among 100 users including students, faculty and staff was used.
Whilst, an observation survey was used as a qualitative method to support the results. Triangulation of the
findings was utilized to give more reliability to the findings. Findings revealed several issues on design
aspects related to building arrangement, path layout, walkability, legibility and landscape. Consequently,
a framework for future expansion was derived, which can act as guideline to develop this campus and any
other campus of similar characteristics.