Mina Selçuk – Bilkent University Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

Bilkent IAED at the 32nd National Ergonomics Congress

by Mina SelçukEvents October 13, 2026October 13, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design (IAED) at Bilkent University was represented through three presentations at the 32nd National Ergonomics Congress, held in Antalya, Türkiye, on October 8–10, 2026. The presentations addressed a range of topics, including ergonomics, lighting conditions, empathy-driven design, inclusive design, and accessibility. Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay, …

“Design Stories” Lecture by our alumnus, interior architect Orhan Ercan

by Mina SelçukEvents October 12, 2026October 12, 2026Comments are Disabled

As part of IAED481 – Product Detailing Studio, Orhan Ercan will deliver a lecture titled “Design Stories” on October 13, 2026. The lecture will take place in two sessions, at 09:30 in FF-305 Studio and at 13:30 in FF-308 Studio. Participation is limited to students enrolled in IAED481.

IAED 481 – Product Detailing Studio Technical Field Trip to LIVAMOB

by Mina SelçukEvents October 7, 2026October 7, 2026Comments are Disabled

As part of IAED 481 – Product Detailing Studio, students enrolled in the course will visit LIVAMOB’s furniture and wooden products manufacturing facilities in Siteler, Ankara, on October 10, 2026. The technical field trip will provide students with the opportunity to observe materials, production processes, detailing, and manufacturing practices on site. Date: October 10, 2026, …

IAED Researchers at Light Symposium 2026 – Sensing Light

by Mina SelçukEvents, Student Events September 29, 2026September 29, 2026Comments are Disabled

IAED instructor Asst. Prof. Merve Öner and PhD candidate İrem Ekin Atasoy, together with Dorukalp Durmuş from Pennsylvania State University, participated in Light Symposium 2026 – Sensing Light, hosted by Aalborg University in Copenhagen on September 23–25, 2026. Their study, “Dose-dependent Effects of Supplemental Near-infrared Light on Cognitive and Autonomic Functions in Sleep-deprived Young Adults,” …

IAED PhD Candidates at Light Symposium 2026 – Sensing Light

by Mina SelçukEvents, Student Events September 28, 2026September 29, 2026Comments are Disabled

IAED PhD candidates Serra Koz, Parla Özkul, and İrem Ekin Atasoy, together with their advisor Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nilgün Olguntürk participated in Light Symposium 2026 – Sensing Light, hosted by Aalborg University in Copenhagen on September 23–25, 2026. Their study, “Perceiving CCT in Context: Effects of Interior Colour and Space Type in Study Environments,” was …

Updated ESBE Graduate Handbook

by Mina SelçukAnnouncements September 28, 2026September 28, 2026Comments are Disabled

The ESBE Graduate Handbook has been updated. Access the latest version through the link below: https://esbe.bilkent.edu.tr/en/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ESBE_Handbook_Final-24.09.2026-1.pdf

Information Sessions of IAED

by Mina SelçukAnnouncements July 21, 2026August 13, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University invites everyone interested in learning more about our undergraduate program to attend our Information Sessions, held during Bilkent University’s Open House Days. These sessions provide an opportunity to learn about our curriculum, studio culture, academic opportunities, and student life. Participants will also have the …

Seminar Announcement: Damla Soyer

by Mina SelçukEvents June 12, 2026August 22, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design invites you to a seminar by Damla Soyer. Title: From Body-Objects to Micro-Architectures: Rethinking Interior Architecture Beyond Enclosure Date: June 16, 2026 (Tuesday)Time: 13:30–14:30Venue: FF Building, FB22 Abstract Architectural discourse has traditionally attributed spatial identity to enclosure, structure, and typology. Yet many environments that shape everyday urban …

Seminar Announcement: Sevgim Pekdemir

by Mina SelçukEvents June 5, 2026June 5, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design invites you to a seminar by Sevgim Pekdemir. Title: From Interior Space to Urban Form: Researching Circular Design Across Scales Date: June 9, 2026 (Tuesday)Time: 13:30–14:30Venue: FF Building, FB22 Abstract Design disciplines increasingly face the challenge of responding to climate pressures, resource constraints, and evolving housing needs …

Interior Environment and Colour Perception Research – Call for Participants

by Mina SelçukAnnouncements May 18, 2026August 13, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Bilkent University is inviting university students to participate in an academic research study focusing on the interior environment and colour perception. The study aims to investigate how different interior atmospheres and colour arrangements are perceived by university students. Participants will be asked to complete a short …