The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design invites you to a seminar by Naz Kaya. Title: “An Eco-Village For Arts, Sports, and Holistic Healing” Date: October 27, 2026, TuesdayTime: 12.30-13.20Venue: FF Building, FFB22 Abstract This seminar presents a conceptual, research-based eco-village proposal for a potential island setting in Dubai. Integrating environmental psychology, Attention Restoration …
Bilkent Exchange office announces the application calendar for the 2027-2028 Student Exchange Program under “non-Erasmus bilateral agreements” with partner universities worldwide. This program offers students the opportunity to study abroad for one semester. Eligibility Students who have completed minimum 2nd or maximum 3rd semester at their departments with a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 are eligible …
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, …
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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.
urbanwalks.ankara, a city walks initiative co-led by Cem Dedekargınoğlu, instructor from IAED, was considered worthy for the Contribution to Architecture Award by Turkish Association of Architects in Private Practice (TürkSMD), in scope of the 17th Architecture Awards. The award is presented with a ceremony that took place in Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall (CSO Ada …
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, …
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Asst. Prof. of Practice Dr. Burçak Altay, Acting Chair of the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design, participated in the 2026 “Belonging” Conference, held at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 24–26, 2026. Her presentation, “Exploring Sense of Belonging through Contemplative Architectural Experience,” examined how natural and built environments can support contemplative experiences, encourage …
In scope of IAED401 – Interior Design Studio V, a series of public lectures will be organized during the Fall 2026 semester. All of our students and the ones who are interested in the topics are welcome to join the lectures that will be made in FFB22.
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,” …
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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 …
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