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Bilkent IAED at 16th National Furniture Design Competition

by iaedadmEvents September 26, 2025November 11, 2025Comments are Disabled

The award ceremony and moderated sessions of the 16th Natural Furniture Design Competition – Design for Export 2025, organized by Central Anatolian Furniture, Paper and Forestry Products Exporters’ Association (OMKO) and Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM) was held in Ankara ATO Congresium on September 24, 2025. Our department was represented by dean Yasemin Afacan, acting chair …

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

by Mina SelçukEvents, Student Events September 25, 2025November 11, 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, Student Events September 25, 2025November 11, 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, Student Events September 25, 2025November 11, 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, 2025November 11, 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 iaedadmAnnouncements September 10, 2025February 17, 2026Comments are Disabled

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

Congress Presentation: “Evaluation of Design Criteria for Net-Zero Carbon Interior Spaces” in ICELIS 2025

by iaedadmEvents September 6, 2025November 10, 2025Comments are Disabled

Ekin Bayrak, instructor at IAED, attended the 6th International Congress on Engineering and Life Science (ICELIS 2025), hosted by the University of Kyrenia in Kyrenia/Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus on 2-4 September 2025, with the paper titled “Evaluation of Design Criteria for Net-Zero Carbon Interior Spaces”.

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 2025

by iaedadmAnnouncements January 1, 2025November 10, 2025Comments are Disabled

Bilkent University Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design is certified by the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI) for 2025. 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 …