Dept. of Architecture - Master's degree
Recent Submissions
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Biomimetic acoustic metamaterial design for architectural applications
(Bilkent University, 2020-08)This study investigates the potentials of acoustic metamaterial (AMM) applications in room and building acoustics by means of impedance tube experiments. With their extreme properties in either sound absorption or transmission ... -
Building of a “new” architectural tradition in Kyrgyzstan: the case study of the open air park “Manas Ayili”
(Bilkent University, 2020-01)Kyrgyzstan experienced very critical moment during a transition from the Soviet Union state into new independent republic. Despite being rooted in the rich history of great civilizations and cultural traditions, there was ... -
Islamic feminism as an inquiry into the creation of Mothers’ Paradise Women-Only Park, Tehran
(Bilkent University, 2019-09)Iran has a history full of contradictions because of ideologies behind the governments ruling before and after the happening of Islamic Revolution in 1979. Islam opened new chapter for women’s social and political status ... -
Smart cities; analyzing themes and concepts of smartness in urban environments
(Bilkent University, 2019-08)Cities are grappled with a plethora of socio-political and environmental problems that necessitate the new type of solution models and strategies; such as, environmental pollution, scarcity of resources, cyber-attacks, and ... -
A coordinate system proposal for investigating the changing body-space relationship regarding interactivity
(Bilkent University, 2019-07)With the development of new technologies, architectural spaces begin to offer different spatial experiences compared to conventional buildings. Especially with the emergence of interactive architecture, cues of a significant ... -
The changing dynamics of the architectural profession in Turkey, 1960s - 1970s: the rise of participatory design and the experimental case of İzmit new settlements project
(Bilkent University, 2019-07)The post-WWII period was dense of political, economic, and social transformations whose repercussions spread well beyond the Western scene. Although Turkey didn’t participate directly into the conflict, it was nevertheless ... -
A classification matrix proposal for digital fabrication techniques in architecture
(Bilkent University, 2019-02)This thesis investigates the relationship between digital fabrication techniques and the design constraints, such as function and materials, which are determined during architectural design processes by architects. This ... -
Cognitive comparison of using hand sketching and parametric tools in the conceptual design phase
(Bilkent University, 2019-02)With the advancements in the digital design tools, designers have been provided with new methods and tools, which lead them to new ways of thinking. The speed and impact of the use of digital tools in architectural design ... -
Reading the transformations of Konya Culture Park as an urban space
(Bilkent University, 2018-07)Culture parks, built as recreational green urban spaces with entertainment facilities, were one of the most important modernization projects of the early Republican era. Capturing national ideals and the Republican ... -
Design considerations in multipurpose space of preschool educational environments
(Bilkent University, 1994)Design requirements of preschool educational environments that support all aspects of child development are examined in this study. In order to determine the design criteria for preschool educational environments, the ...
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