News – Bilkent University Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design

Urban-CoLLaR in TÜBİTAK DUT National Info Day & DUT Projects 2025 Event

by Mina SelçukEvents October 14, 2025October 14, 2025Comments are Disabled

Asst. Prof. Nuri Cihan Kayaçetin from our department has represented the Urban-CoLLaR project at national and International events over the last two weeks! He was invited as a guest speaker by TÜBİTAK to the National Info-day of Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) 2025 call on September 18th to share his leading experiences as the first-time coordinator …

Bilkent IAED Mourns The Loss of The Second Year Student, Gamze Arıcı

by iaedadmUncategorized October 13, 2025October 16, 2025Comments are Disabled

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Gamze Arıcı, a second-year student in the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the entire Bilkent community. A digital condolence book has been created so that the Bilkent University community can send their condolences to …

Conference Presentation: “Sustainability in Energy and Buildings” in Sicily, Italy

by Mina SelçukEvents September 25, 2025Comments are Disabled

We are pleased to share that PhD candidate Beyza Yazıcı, together with her advisor Prof. Dr. Yasemin Afacan, presented the paper “Parametric Optimization of Façade Design and Thermal Setpoints for Carbon Reduction and Thermal Comfort in Residential Buildings in Türkiye” at the 17th International Conference on Sustainability in Energy and Buildings (SEB-25), held in Catania, …

Conference Presentation: “XX Colour” in Naples, Italy

by Mina SelçukEvents September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Comments are Disabled

We are delighted to share that PhD candidate Ekin Atasoy and PhD candidate Parla Özkul represented our department at the XX Colour Conference, organized by Gruppo del Colore – Associazione Italiana Colore, held on 4–5 September 2025 in Naples, Italy. Together with their advisor Assoc. Prof. Nilgün Olguntürk, they presented their collaborative research “The Impact …

Conference Presentation: “Inclusive Museum” in Zaragoza, Spain

by Mina SelçukEvents September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Comments are Disabled

We are proud to share that PhD candidate Büşra Altıntepe represented our department at the 18th International Conference on the Inclusive Museum (15–17 September, Universidad San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain). Together with Assist. Prof. of Practice Burçak Altay and Prof. Dr. Halime Demirkan, she presented “Designing for Participation: Spatial Preferences of 8–11-Year-Olds in Museums”, highlighting children’s …

Seminar “Designing for the Senses: Interior Architecture and the Flavour of Experience” on September 30, 2025, at 12.30 in FFB 22

by Mina SelçukEvents September 25, 2025September 25, 2025Comments are Disabled

We are pleased to announce our upcoming seminar “Designing for the Senses: Interior Architecture and the Flavour of Experience” by Noor Fajrina Farah Istiani on September 30, 2025, at 12.30 in FFB 22. The seminar will explore how multisensory interior design through lighting, sound, and spatial atmosphere can shape how we perceive taste and food …

Alumni Homecoming Day 2025

by iaedadmEvents September 15, 2025September 15, 2025Comments are Disabled

We reunited with our graduates at Alumni Homecoming Day on September 14, 2025, organized by the Career and Alumni Office. Commemorative medals given by dean Yasemin Afacan, chair Burçak Altay, and vice-chair Murat Özdamar honored the classes of 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020.

GE 100 “Introduction to Academic Life” Seminar for IAED Students

by iaedadmEvents September 10, 2025September 15, 2025Comments are Disabled

The GE 100 Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design seminar took place in FFB-22 on September 10, 2025. We congratulate and welcome the new students of our Department.

IAED M.F.A and Ph.D. Programs Applications for 2025-2026 Academic Year

by iaedadmAnnouncements April 1, 2025September 15, 2025Comments are Disabled

The application period of Bilkent IAED Graduate Programs (M.F.A and Ph.D.) is open due to May 15, 2025.

IFI Educational Membership Certificate 2024

by iaedadmAnnouncements January 1, 2024September 15, 2025Comments are Disabled

Bilkent University Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design is certified by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) for 2024. IFI – the International Federation of Interior Architects / Designers (IFI) is the only world-level federation serving the Interiors community’s experts, industry, enthusiasts and policymakers. IFI offers opportunities for entities ranging from professional practitioners and …