Performance of Outdoor Physical Character of Kirkuk University Campus

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