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Curriculum Vitae
Prof. Dr. Bilge ISIK (TANIG)
1970 Graduated from D.G.S.A, (Fine Arts Academy and Architectural Department)
1972 Married, two children
1970-75 Project manager at Cuhadaroglu Aluminum Frame Company
1978 ITU Architectural Faculty, Construction Technology Department
1981-82 Experiences: Hannover University, Architectural Faculty, Industrialisierung des
Bauens, Prof. Dr. Helmut Weber, and Prof. Neumann Venevere
1991 12. December, Ph.D., 'Tolerances of the Prefabricated Large Panel Elements"
1993 18. October, Associated Professor ITU
2010 Professor UKU
LANGUAGES: Turkish (mother tongue), English, German,
Building Element and Construction Technology (Terms 2, 3), Building Substructure and Ground, Projecting in Steel, Detailing Indoor Partitions, Conceptual Designing of Building Elements (26 or 16 hours week/term)
30 finished, 15 ongoing
1. Constitutional activities concerning the University and Industry, 2. Prefabricated concrete large panels, 3. Gypsum Stabilized Earthen Wall Material, 4. Construction Technology, 5. Durability and sustainability, 6.Market Researches, 7. Healthy indoor and outdoors
Turkish 53, International 16
RESEARCH PROJECTS
1- DURABILITY of outdoor plaster on alker wall (October 1991-1996)
2- TUBITAK - INTAG-TOKI 622, 2nd Alker Pilot Building (April 1994-December 1995)
3- ALTINOLUK 3rd Alker Pilot Building (1997-1998)
4- ITU-GAP 4th Alker Pilot Building (July 1999-June 2000))
5- TOPRAK D&R Center (1996-2001)
1- Architects Association of Turkey (Nr.3666)
2- IGIP International Gesaeschaft Fur Ingenieurpedagogik
3- ITU Kindergarten Association 1980-1990)
4- EU Association of Turkey (Nr. 176)
5- ITU-Architectural Faculty Association
6- Steel Construction Association of Turkey (1996-Nr.34)
1- Kindergarten Macka-Campus of ITU, (construction and school statute) (1980)
2- Kindergarten Ayazağa-Campus of ITU, (project, construction) (1985)
2- Students Club of ITU Architectural Faculty (1988)
3- “R&D Institute” with partnership of ITU, TUBITAK, Gypsum and Lime Producers Association;
Building Construction Technology Department Post: Gülbahar Mah. Altan Erbulak Sokak No:7/8
Taskisla 118 Taksim, Istanbul-Turkey, 34394 Şişli, Istanbul-TURKEY
Phone: 90.212.293 13 00 (2206)
E-mail: isikb@itu.edu.tr Phone: 90.212.288 78 79
isik.bilge@gmail.com Fax: 90.212.266 02 79
www2.itu.edu.tr/~isikb Cell Phone: 90.532.767 53 56,
Research Area:
EARTH CONSTRUCTION
Curriculum vitae of Dr. Bilge I§IK,
Istanbul Technical University, Architectural Faculty, TR, April 01
Italic/bold publication titles are originally in international language, others in mother tongue
(1) TÜBITAK Turkish Scientific and Research Council, TIDEB Chair of Technology Observation and Evaluation
(2) TÜBITAK INTAG -, Chair of Construction Technology Researches
(3) GAP BKI South East Anatolia Project, Prime Ministry, Regional Development Department
(South East Anatolian Project: Irrigation and Power Plants on 1/10th Area of Turkey)
(4) TOKI Prime Ministry, Social Housing Department
Project 1
Timetable: October 1991-96
Project Leader: Dr. Bilge ISIK
Support from industry: 1. ABS, 2.Serpo, 3.Entegre, 4.Kaleterasit, 5 Kenitex, 6.ISIK AS
Master Thesis in Building Science (MS):
1. Alev AKIN 1998 (in Turkish)"Plaster Applications on Earth Construction''
2. Gul Nur GUNDUZ 1999 (in Turkish)"Plaster Durability on Alker Wall"
Research Publication (durability 1)
1. ISIK B., (in Turkish) "Using ready mixed plaster on gypsum stabilized wall" National Gypsum Congress I, YEM Istanbul 04.11.91(12)
2. ISIK B, "Outdoor Plaster Applications on Gypsum-Adobe Wall" Poster Presentation, CIB Congress, Vanquver 20.06.93 (13)
3. ISIK B., AKIN A., "Alci Dıs Yüzey Bitirme İslemleri ve Gozlemler" (English: Case Study on using Gypsum for Outdoor Plasters) 2nd National Gypsum Congress, Y0M, Istanbul 02.06.97(23)
Project 2:
Title Original: "Alcı Katkılı Kerpic Yapi Malzemesine Uygun Mekanize Insaat Teknolojisinin ve Standartlarının belirlenmesi"
(English: Determining the Construction Technology and Standards for Gypsum Stabilized Earthen Wall Material)
Time Table: April 1994-December 1995
Project Leader: Dr. Bilge I§IK
Adviser: Prof Ruhi KAFESCIOGLU
Researchers: Alev AKIN, Caner GOCER, Hulya KUS, Ikbal CETINER, Nihal ARIOGLU
Project Holder: TUBITAK (1), INTAG (2), TOKI (3)
Project Number: TUBITAK INTAG TOKI 622
Support from Industry: Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association,
Borusan Granit, Cam Pazarlama, Ondulin, ISIK AS,
Research Publications (construction 2)
1. ISIK B., "Adobe Research for Mass Housing in Turkey" Workshop, International Association for
Housing Science 22nd Symposium, Salzburg, 3-7. 10.1994
2. ISIK B., "Mechanization of Adobe Construction", 23rd IAHS World Housing Congress, Singapore, 25.09.1995 (17)
3. ISIK B., INTAG T 622: "Alci Katkili Yapı Malzemesine Uygun Insaat Teknolojisi ve Standartlarının Belirletimesi" Toplu Konut Sorununun Muhendislik Boyutu”,
4. ISIK B., "Mechanization of Gypsum Adobe Construction II" (Conclusion Remark of the Research'96)” 24th IAHS, How to House a Nation, the Challenge for the XXI Century, METU, Ankara 27.05.1996(18)
5. ISIK B., "Building Intelligent Houses: the Mechanization of Adobe Construction" Invited speaker, SCI Arc, Los Angeles, 14.02.1997 (20)
6. ISIK B., GOCER C, "Konut Sektorunde Dıs Duvar Cevre Iliskisi" (English: Outdoor Wall and Environment Relation of Housing Sector) Yalrtim'97 Symposium, Firat University, 15.05.1997
7. ISIK B., "Earth as a Wall Material and it's Impact on Pollution" CIB World Building Congress'98, Gaevle, 07-12.06.1998
8. ISIK B., OZDEMJROGLU, P., BODUROGLU, H., "Earthquakes Aspects of Proposing Gypsum Stabilized Earth (Alker) Construction for Housing in the South east (GAP) Area of Turkey", Workshop on Recent Earthquakes and Disaster Prevention Management, Earthquake Disaster Prevention Research Center Project (JICA), General Directorate of Disaster Affairs (GDDA), Disaster Management Implementation and Research Center (METU) Middle East Technical University, ANKARA 10-12 March 1999
Classification 3
Constitutional Activities
Project 3
Original title: "Insaat Malzeme Teknolojisi ve Cevre ArGe Merkezi Projesi"
(English: "Construction Material Technology and Environment R&D Center Project)
Timetable: October 1996- ongoing
Project Leader: Dr. Bilge ISIK
Project Holder: TUBITAK TIDEB
Support from Industry: Gypsum Producers Association, Lime Producers Association
ISIK B., "Alcı, Toprak, Kirece Baglı Ileri Malzemeler ve Kompozitler ile Uretim ve Insaat
Teknolojileri" (English: Construction Material and hi-Tech Composite Production with Gypsum,
Lime and Soil), TOPRAK ArGe Feasibility Report Presentation, TUBITAK TIDEB, Istanbul, 16.09.1997
25 March 1998, Gaziantep, Yapi'98 Construction Fair, YEM
Stand presentation:
Creating Stand: Doc, Dr. Bilge ISIK
Co-worker: Gamze HELVACI (graduate student.)
Posters for exhibition and Power Point presentation,
29 April 1998, Istanbul, Yapi'98 Construction Fair, YEM
Stands presentation: Project Leader Creating Stand: Project Leader
5-11 October 1998, URFA, 1st International GAP Fair
TOPRAK ARGE Stand presentation: •
1. Creating Stand: Project Leader
2. Power-point presentation: Project Leader
3 Posters for exhibition Under ITU Rector's patronage
4-7 June 1997, TUBITAK MAM (Marmara Research Center) ArGe'97
Science and Technology Fair, Istanbul, Tepebası,
Posters for exhibition: Under ITU Rector's patronage
1. Creating Stand: Project Leader
2. Conference hall, cocktail responsibility: Project Leader
3. Power-Point presentation: Project Leader
4-5 December 1997, TUBITAK R&D Market, Classis, Istanbul
1. Power point presentation
"TOPRAK R&D Center Feasibility Report", Doc. Dr. Bilge I§IK
2. Workshop participation
Constitutional Assembly of the Research Center, Coordinated by Project Leader
I. Meeting, 12 March 1997, Location ANKARA
Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association, Project Leader
II. Meeting, 18 March 1998,Location ITU Rectors office
Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association, Prof. Dr. Temel Belek,
TUBITAK TIDEB representative Mahmut Kiper, Project Leader
III. Meeting, 6 May 1998, Location ITU Rectors office
Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association, Ytong and Brick Producer and Project Leader
IV. Meeting, 24 March 2000, Location: Gypsum Producers Association, Istanbul
Participants. Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association and Project Leader
V. Meeting, 12 January 2001, Location ITU Rectors office
Participants: Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Ekrem Ekinci, Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association and Project Leader
VI. Meeting, 22 January 2001 Location: Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Participants: Dean of the Chemical Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Hasancan OKUTAN, Gypsum Producer Association, Lime Producer Association and Project Leader
VT. Meeting, 26 January 2001 Location: Gypsum Producers Association, Istanbul
Participants: Dean of the Chemical Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Hasancan Okutan Gypsum Producers Association: Alp Akman, Ruhi Kafescioglu, Ümit Gürbüz; Lime Producer Association: Cetin Demirman, Coskun Gonültas and Project Leader
VII. Meeting: 9 February 2001 Location: Faculty of Chemical Engineering
Participants: Dean of the Chemical Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Hasancan Okutan
Lime Producer Association and Project Leader VIII Meeting: 23 February 2001 Location: Chemical Engineering Faculty
Participants: Dean of the Chemical Engineering Prof Dr Hasancan Okutan
Lime Producer Association and Project Leader Faculty
IX. Meeting: 21 March 2001 Location: Chemical Engineering Faculty
Participants: Dean of the Chemical Engineering Faculty Prof Dr Hasancan Okutan Lime Producer Association and Project Leader
Publication (constitutional)
1. ISIK B., "Alci, Toprak, Kirece Bagli Ileri Malzemeler ve Kompozitler ile Uretim ve insaat Teknolojileri" (English: Construction Material and hi-Tech Composite Production with Gypsum, Lime and Soil) TOPRAK ArGe Feasibility Report on Establishing a R&D Center presentation at TUBITAK (Turkish Scientific and Research Council" TIDEB (1), Istanbul. 16.09.1997
2. ISIK B., "Universite Sanayi Isbirligi TOPRAK ArGe Merkezi Degerlendirme Bildirisi"ARGE'97 Science and Teknoloji Fair, TUBITAK MAM, TUYAP Tepebasi, Istanbul, 4/7.06.1997 (25)
Classification 4
Market Activities on Alker Technology
Project Title: "ALTINOLUK, III. Alker Pilot Building (summer residence) Construction"
Timetable: 1997 in use since 1998
Project Leader: Dr. Bilge ISIK
Project Holder: House Owner, Okan/Meral TUTNAR, 220 600 USD (136 000 TL May97)
Supporting Industry: Gypsum Producer Association, Entegre and Serpo.
Imran AGAN, "Kerpic Yapinin Yazlik Piyasinda Uygulanmasinui Fizibilitesi"(English: Feasibility
of Using Alker Technology for Summerhouses"
Research Publication (market 4)
ISIKB, GOCER C., "Alcinin Kerpic Stabilizasyonunda Kullanılmasi Halinde Turkiye'de Alci
Talebinin Belirlenmesi" (English: Determining the Demand for Gypsum Market after Using Alker in
Housing Sector) 2nd National Gypsum Congress, Istanbul 2-3 May 1997 (22)
ISIK, B., "A.B.D.'de Konut Yapilan, Kerpic Yapilar" (English. Residential Buildings in the US,
Adobe Homes) Conference, Yapi Endustri Merkezi, 10.01.1991 (10)
Classification 5
Healthy indoor & outdoor
Project 5
Project Title: "ITU-GAP Alker Pilot House Project"
Timetable: Julyl999-since June2000 in use
Title: "ITU-GAP Alker Pilot Yapi Projesi"
(English: ITU GAP Alker Building Pilot Project) "Birecik Barajından Etkilenen Nufusun Yeniden Yerlesimi, Istihdami ve Ekonomik Yatinmi icin Planlama ve Uygulama Projesi" Uyannca Yapi Teknolojisi Calismasi Cercevesinde (English: According to the Program: Planing and Action Program for Investment, Employment and Housing Problems of the Population in the Birecik Power Dam Area)
Project Leader: Dr. Bilge ISIK
Project Holder: Prime Ministry GAP Regional Development Department, ITU
Support from Industry: Gypsum Producer Association, ABS, Dogan Alci, Barit, Entegre,
Serpo, Ege Yildiz, Eczacibasi-Intema, Berkosan, Betek, Forbo, ISIK AS.
1. Workshop Organizing 22.03.1999 I
UNI-YEM Meeting
Location: Yapi Endustri Merkezi, Istanbul Organizer:
ITU represented: Doc. Dr. Bilge ISIK-YEM represented: Birgül YAVUZ
Adviser: Prof. Ruhi KAFESCIOGLU
Participant: Construction Material Producer: Betek and Ege Plastic,
2. Congress, 22.04.1999
Location: TUYAP Fair Center, Yapi'99
Organization by
From ITU: Doc. Dr. Bilge ISIK-
From YEM: Birgül YAVUZ
Adviser: Prof. Ruhi KAFESCIOGLU
Topics of the Congress: (English: Construction Technology
According to the Program: Planing and Action Program for
Investment, Employment and Housing Problems of the Population in
the Birecik Power Dam Area)
Keynote Paper: ISIK B., "GAP'a Yapi Sektoründen ArGe Destegi",
(English: R&D support to the Construction Sector of the GAP Area)
UNI-YEM Meeting TUYAP, 22.04.1999
3. Workshop Participation 07.05.1999
Location: Urfa, Birecik in the GAP Area
Workshop Organizer: T.C. Prime Ministry GAP Regional
Development Department
Workshop title: (English: According to the Program: Planing and
Action Program for Investment, Employment and Housing Problems
of the Population in the Birecik Power Dam Area)
Participation and Presentation:
1. Lecture: "Healthy Houses for the new settlements in the Birecik Power Dam Area"
2. Poster Exhibition: Construction of Healthy Alker House
3. Demonstration: Producing alker wall material.
4. Architectural Project Development:
5. Constructing the Social House
Project and work of the Urfa Pilot Building (Apartment House, 4 units each 100 m2)
6. Material tests are carried by
a. ITU Civil Engineering Faculty b. Harran University, Agricultural Faculty c. DSI Urfa Region, Material Laboratory d. Birecik Power Dam Concrete Laboratory
Publication (healthy indoor/outdoor 5)
1. ISIK B., HELVACI G., "Role of Culture and Tradition in the Development of Housing in the GAP Area of Turkey" IAHS World Congress on Housing "Housing Issues and Challenges for the New Millennium" San Fransisco, USA, June 1-7 1999 (31)
2. ISIK B., "Ecological Aspects of Proposing Gypsum Stabilized Earth (Alker) Construction for Housing in the south east (GAP) Area of Turkey" International Conference Eco-materials for Sustainable Habitat, Havana, CUBA, Nov. 23727th 1998 (29)
3. ISIK B., "Earth as a Wall Material and its Impact on Pollution" Poster Paper, CIB World Building Congress'98, Gaevle, Sweden, 7-12 June 1998(28)
4. ISIK B., GOCER C.,: "Konut Sektoründe Dis Duvar Cevre Kirliligi Iliskisi", (English: Relation between Outdoor Wall and Air Pollution) Yahtim'97, Sempozyumu, Firat Universitesi, Elazig, 15-16 May 1997(24)
5. ISIK, B.: "Energieverlust derLehmbau Haeuser" Presentation, Energie, Umwelt und Bauen - Symposium, IB Institut fur Bauforschung, Hannover-Germany, 17 October 19 (9) 90