Sports and Social Facilities · Levazım, Istanbul
Levazım Sports Hall
Developed in Levazım, this sports hall was designed for residents’ sports and social activities.
Project Facts
- Location
- Levazım, Istanbul
- Building type
- Sports and Social Facilities
- Engineering
- Sönmez Mühendislik
Project
About Levazım Sports Hall
Developed in Levazım, this sports hall was designed for residents’ sports and social activities.
Achieving a large column-free volume in an indoor sports hall requires a carefully designed roof structure. Occupancy that varies through the day calls for flexible ventilation and heating, while changing rooms and showers need a reliable hot water supply.
Levazım Sports Hall is one of the reference projects in Sönmez Mühendislik's technology centers, cultural and social facilities portfolio. Since 1995, Sönmez Mühendislik has provided structural, electrical, mechanical and infrastructure engineering with BIM coordination for projects in Türkiye and abroad.
Approach
Engineering for sports halls
Indoor sports halls, with their long-span roofs, large numbers of users and high ventilation demand, require the structure and building services to be designed together.
- Long-span steel or reinforced concrete roof system
- Ventilation and air conditioning for the hall
- Sports lighting and power distribution
- Hot water and plumbing for changing rooms and showers
Engineering
Key engineering topics for this type of project
Occupancy in a sports hall varies widely through the day, so ventilation and heating are designed for variable loads and lighting for the comfort of athletes and spectators.
- 01
Long-span roof
The roof structure for a column-free hall is sized for snow, wind and services loads.
- 02
Hall climate
Fresh air and heating in tall volumes are controlled according to occupancy.
- 03
Sports lighting
Glare-free, uniform lighting is planned for training and competition levels.
- 04
Changing rooms
Efficient hot water generation and temperature management against legionella meet high demand.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How is the roof system chosen for a sports hall?
Span, roof loads and cost are assessed together to choose between steel trusses, steel frames or concrete systems.
Why is ventilation important in sports halls?
Intense physical activity raises heat and humidity loads; sufficient fresh air protects comfort and health.
How is sports lighting designed?
By providing sufficient and uniform illuminance on the court, glare-free luminaire placement and control for different use scenarios.
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