Research

RESEARCH LABS

CoLight Lab was established within the Faculty of Architecture and Design at Ozyegin University with the aim of conducting national and international studies in the fields of color and lighting. The lab also aims to support research in various disciplines. CoLight Lab provides an environment for experiential studies in color and lighting, which are essential elements of design. In addition to contributing to design education, it aims to integrate theoretical thinking with practical experience in the design process. To achieve this goal, our laboratory organizes various workshop activities to provide students and researchers with practical experience in the field of color and lighting. Furthermore, by offering consultancy services in industrial and commercial projects, we contribute to the industry.

The mission of our laboratory is to encourage scientific research in the fields of color and lighting and to increase knowledge in this area. Within this framework, our aim is to develop and share innovative solutions in both academic and industrial applications. 

https://labs.ozyegin.edu.tr/colight/

INAR RESEARCH TOPICS

Architectural Historiography
Architecture in the late Ottoman Empire and Republican Turkey
Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Computational Design
Digital Fabrication
Interior Architectural Education
Landscape Analysis
Landscape Ecology,
Material Systems
Modernism and Modernization in Architecture
Optimization Process
Performance Assessment
Plant Compositions
Residential Interiors and Gender Issues
The Social Production of The Built Environment
Space Syntax Analysis
Spatial Systems
Urban Modeling
Walkability

RESEARCH NETWORKS

International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (Educational member)

International Association for Landscape Ecology (Beyza Şat, member)

Landscape Ecology & Ecosystem Science Lab) (Beyza Şat, associate member)

International Association People - Environment Studies (Beyza Şat, member)

RESEARCH PROJECTS

Asst. Prof. Elif AKTAŞ YANAŞ

2023-2024 - A New Appraisal Of Hospitality Design: Dedeman Palandöken Ski Lodge Project, Industry Partnership (Dedeman Tourism Management Inc.). Project Consultant.

2021-2022 - Immersive Design and New Digital Competences for the Rehabilitation and Valorization of the Built Heritage, University-Industry Partnership (POLITECHNIKA WARSZAWSKA, CENTOFORM SRL, AEEBC Limited, Universidade da Madeira). Project Researcher.

Asst. Prof. Mine ARBAY

2023-2024 - Interior Space Designs for Daily Use of Pets, Industry Partnership (Aslı Architecture). Project Researcher.

Asst. Prof. Zeynep CEYLANLI

2023-2024 - A New Appraisal Of Hospitality Design: Dedeman Palandöken Ski Lodge Project, Industry Partnership (Dedeman Tourism Management Inc.). Project Coordinator.

2023-2024 - Interior Space Designs for Daily Use of Pets, Industry Partnership (Aslı Architecture). Project Researcher.

2022-2023 - Fakir Innovative Store Design Project, Industry Partnership (I-AM Associates Istanbul). Project Coordinator.

2022-2023 - Trendyol Fashion Store Design Project, Industry Partnership (I-AM Associates Istanbul). Project Coordinator.

2021-2022 - Immersive Design and New Digital Competences for the Rehabilitation and Valorization of the Built Heritage, University-Industry Partnership (POLITECHNIKA WARSZAWSKA, CENTOFORM SRL, AEEBC Limited, Universidade da Madeira). Project Researcher.

2021-2022 - Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation. Project Researcher.

Asst. Prof. Ezgi ÇİÇEK

2021-2022 - Immersive Design and New Digital Competences for the Rehabilitation and Valorization of the Built Heritage, University-Industry Partnership (POLITECHNIKA WARSZAWSKA, CENTOFORM SRL, AEEBC Limited, Universidade da Madeira). Project Researcher.

Assoc. Prof. Beyza ŞAT

2022 - 5 January Park and Surroundings Urban Design Competition - Purchase Award.

2010-2014 - Economic evaluation of high-dimensional functionalities of forest resources for global ecosystem conservation policy analysis through cases in Turkey, Korea and Japan. JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) supported research project. Field Researcher. (Institute of Statistical Mathematics Dept. of Mathematical Analysis & Statistical Inference, Tokyo/Japan).

2012-2013 - Ecological Degradation of Endemic and Rare Plants in the Peaks Region of Kazdağı National Park. Research Project No: 2012/49. Project Coordinator (Trakya University Scientific Research Projects Unit - BAP).

2006-2009 - Landscape Analysis for Ecological Planning: The Case of Kazdağı National Park. Thesis Project. Project Coordinator (Istanbul University Scientific Research Projects Unit).

2001-2002 - Arboretums and Atatürk Arboretum in terms of Nature Conservation and Environmental Education. Thesis Project. Project Coordinator (Istanbul University Scientific Research Projects Unit).

Lecturer Kartal TURHAN

2023-2024 - A New Appraisal Of Hospitality Design: Dedeman Palandöken Ski Lodge Project, Industry Partnership (Dedeman Tourism Management Inc.). Project Consultant.

2021-2022 - Immersive Design and New Digital Competences for the Rehabilitation and Valorization of the Built Heritage, University-Industry Partnership (POLITECHNIKA WARSZAWSKA, CENTOFORM SRL, AEEBC Limited, Universidade da Madeira). Project Researcher.

Asst. Prof. Selin ÜST

2023-2024 - Interior Space Designs for Daily Use of Pets, Industry Partnership (Aslı Architecture). Project Coordinator.

2022-2023 - Additional Design Project for Workspaces Compatible with the "Agile Office" Concept, Industry Partnership (I-AM Associates Istanbul). Project Coordinator.

2015-2017 - Research Partnership on Polyvision Duo Wall Application. Project Researcher.

2015-2017 - KHAS Steelcase Active Learning Center Project. Project Researcher.