Thesis Defense - Doğa Bitik (MSARCH)

Doğa Bitik – M.Sc. Architecture

Assist. Prof. Dr. Doğa Dinemis Aman – Advisor

Date: 24.05.2023

Time: 10.00

Location: AB4 113

City Information Modeling for Water Management in Climate Adaptive Campus Design

Assist. Prof. Dr. Doğa Dinemis Aman, Özyeğin University

Prof. Dr. Orhan Hacıhasanoğlu, Özyeğin University

Prof. Dr. Gülşen Aytaç, İstanbul Technical University

Abstract:

Cities must deal with increasing disasters due to global climate change. University campuses are socio-ecological systems that can act like urban prototypes in which we can test self-sufficiency and resilience in their physical context. Current studies commonly look for smart city indicators and how to demonstrate them on university campuses, but most of them do not offer resilient planning and design strategies. This thesis focuses on proposing a resilient smart campus design index. The proposed research methodology involves the determination of the index by integrating resilience and smart city indicators, followed by a case study assessment with City Information Modeling (CIM) and climate analysis simulation. Simulation and modeling tools, including computer simulations, 3D modeling, and digital twins as part of "Smart," is used to evaluate the effectiveness of existing campus masterplan design guidelines and strategies for disaster resilience. As a result, climate change adaptive design strategies were proposed of different typologies, capable of functioning for different types of hazards. The potential use of digital twin and smart city technologies in disaster-resilient university buildings and campus design is explored, and potential challenges and limitations are identified. Integrating smart city principles and resilient thinking is a major demand for the city's future sustainability. This research methodology contributes to the literature on adaptive and smart disaster-resilient urban design index. The proposed study can assist in climate change adaptation and help decision-makers support further comprehensive planning and design approaches.

Bio:

Doğa Bitik received her BSc degree in Architecture from Politecnico di Milano in 2019. She worked as a BIM Technician at Studio Archemi. She completed her internship at MTA Associati in Milano. She has attended workshops like MinD Mad in Design and Atmosphere. She studied at Liceo Scientifico Galileo Galilei in Istanbul. Her research focuses on intelligent systems and new applications for architecture and urban design.