Conference Programme 24-27 Sept 2026

THURSDAYDAY 124.09.2026

	10.00-11.00	OPENING - ÇANAKKALE MUNICIPALITY GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING & CULTURAL CENTER
		- Prof. Dr. Bilge IŞIK, Founder of Kerpiç Academy - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer TORAMAN, Governor of Çanakkale - Atty. Muharrem ERKEK, Mayor of Çanakkale - Atty. İsmail KAŞDEMİR, President of the Çanakkale Wars Gallipoli Historical Site - Prof. Dr. R. Cüneyt ERENOĞLU, Rector of Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Prof. Dr. Evren KARAYEL, Vice Rector, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zeynep ERES ÖZDOĞAN, President of the Chamber of Architects of Türkiye (TMMOB) - Ergün Çağman ESİRGEMEZ, Çanakkale Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism - Abdullah BORCA, Çanakkale Provincial Director of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change - Architect Aylin Atilla YÜRÜKÇÜ, President of the Çanakkale Branch of the Chamber of Architects (TMMOB) - Prof. Dr. Okan YILMAZ, Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Design, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Prof. Dr. Reyhan KÖRPE, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Prof. Dr. Oğuz DİKER, Head of the Department of Museology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Prof. Dr. Rüstem ASLAN, Head of the Troy Excavations, Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Prof. Dr. Ali Tolga ÖZDEN, Faculty Member, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture and Design, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Prof. Dr. Turan TAKAOĞLU, Department of Archaeology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University - Architect Sevil URAL, Çanakkale Branch of the Chamber of Architects (TMMOB), President of the 14th Term - Mustafa Nezih BAŞGELEN, Archaeologist, Founder and Publishing Director of Archaeology and Art Publications - Civil Engineer Özcan KURALAY, Founder of BEKE
	11.00-11.30	ATELIER
	11.30-11.45	COFFEE BREAK
1	11.45-12.15	Arch. Reşit SOLEY, Founder of CORVUS, Bozcaada, Under the Umbrella of Tradition Abstract
2	12.15-12.30	Prof. Dr. Bilge Işık, Neslihan IŞIK, Istanbul Technical University, Adobe Architecture Technology in The World: New Pilot Buildings from Türkiye isik.bilge@gmail.com Abstract
3	12.30-12.45	PhD And Akman, Architect, Building Biologist, Future Earth Construction Materials and Earthen Architecture: International Opportunities and Applications for Türkiye andakman@yapibiyolojisi.org Abstract
4	12.45-13.00	Şükran Oksoy, Zeynep Eres Özdoğan, Istanbul Technical University, Documentation and Conservation Assessment of Adobe Structures in Ayanbey Neighborhood, Konya oksoy24@itu.edu.tr Abstract
	13.00-14.00	LUNCH BREAK
5	14.00-14.15	Lect. Selin Akdeğirmen Ercan, Prof. Dr. Ayşe Esin Kuleli, Antalya Bilim University, Construction Techniques and Conservation Issues in Traditional Elmalı Houses: A Case Study From İplik Pazarı Neighborhood esin.kuleli@antalya.edu.tr, selinakdegirmen@gmail.com Abstract
6	14.15-14.30	Dipl.-Ing. Arch. Hauke Haupts, ICOMOS Norway, The Máncora Earthen Architecture Quarters in Northern Peru: A Smart and Economically Realistic Sustainable Housing Alternative? haupts27@msn.com Abstract
7	14.30-14.45	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şefika Ergin, Oussama Sallah, Lizge Deniz Çakmaz (Speaker), Dicle University, Munzur University, Climate-Responsive Vernacular Settlements İn Southern Morocco: A Study On The Ksar Of Ait Ben Haddou cakmazlizgedeniz@gmail.com, erginsefika@gmail.com, oussamasllh@gmail.com, lizgedenizates@munzur.edu.tr Abstract
8	14.45-15.00	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatma Sedes, M. Arch. Jehan Ahmad Mahmoud Saleh, İstanbul Aydın University, The Aristocrat of Mud: Hassan Fathy and the Paradox of Architecture for the Poor fatmasedes@aydin.edu.tr, jehan.saleh96@gmail.com Abstract
	15.00-15.15	BREAK
9	15.15-15.30	Res. Asst. Cansu Özelmacı, PhD Candidate Visal Okur, PhD Candidate İrem Eda Duman Yılmaz, Research Assistant Ayşe Nehir, Bursa Technical University, Yıldız Technical University, İskenderun Technical University, An Examination of the Conservation Status of Earthen Heritage Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage in Danger List cansu.ozelmaci@btu.edu.tr Abstract
10	15.30-15.45	Dr. Matthieu Joseph Pedergnana, Yaşar University, Comparison of Thermal Conductivity of Light-Clay Panels matthieu.pedergnana@yasar.edu.tr Abstract
11	15.45-16.00	Lect. Dr. Meltem Erdil Bölükbaşı, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Duman, Prof. Dr. Emine Caner Saltık, Middle East Technical University, Enhancing the Mechanical Performance of Earthen Materials by Ultrasonic Dispersion of Clay meltemerdil7@gmail.com Abstract
12	16.00-16.15	Assoc. Prof. Olcay Çetiner Özdemir, Yıldız Technical University, Cultural Architectural Heritage Element: The Harran Example cetinerozdemir@yahoo.com Abstract
13	16.15-16.30	Asst. Prof. Dr. Olcay Türkan Yurdugüzel, M. Arch. Sedanur Birinci, Şevval Ergindoğan, Yozgat Bozok University, The Impact of the Urban Development Process on City Silhouette: Visual Conflict Between Kırşehir TOKI Housing and Rural Settlements birinciseda98@gmail.com, ergindogansevval@gmail.com, otyurduguzel@gmail.com Abstract
14	16.30-16.45	Asst. Prof. Penbegül Öztürk, Nuh Naci Yazgan University, Preserving Traditional Building Knowledge through Authentic Conservation Practices: A Case Study from Pınarbaşı, Kayseri pozturk@nny.edu.tr, pgl.mimarlik@gmail.com Abstract
15	16.45-17.00	Dr. Arch. Saadet Mutlu Kaytan, Pamukkale University, Modern Architectural Heritage in Rural Areas: Bozdoğan smkaytan@gmail.com Abstract
16	17.00-17.15	Asst. Prof. Dr. Seda Nur Alkan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gamze DOĞDU YÜCETÜRK, Dr. Gizem ŞİMŞİR, İstanbul Medipol University, Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Earthen Architecture in Japan: Tsuchikabe seda.alkan@medipol.edu.tr, alkan.sedanur@gmail.com Abstract
17	17.15-17.30	M.Sc Student Berkin DEĞİRMENCİ, Asst. Prof Aslıhan ŞENEL SOLMAZ, Dokuz Eylül University, Alternative Material Strategies for Post-Disaster Temporary Housing berkin.degirmenci@ogr.deu.edu.tr, aslihan.senel@deu.edu.tr Abstract
18	17.30-17.45	Cengiz BAŞARANHINCAL, Yiğit BAŞARANHINCAL, Yıldız Kiremit, Çorum, Calcined Clay from a Recovered Feedstock: Firing Regime and Batch Variability at a Historic Anatolian Tile Works yigit@yildizkiremit.com.tr Abstract
19	17.45-18.00	PhD Researcher Sonia Bouabdallah, Senior Lecturer Amira Zatir, Ecole Polytechnique d'Architecture et d'Urbanisme (EPAU), A Multi-Dimensional Architectural Documentation Framework for Earthen Heritage Conservation: The Case of the M'Zab Valley, Algeria s.bouabdallah@epau-alger.edu.dz Abstract
20	18.00-18.15	Lect. Dr. Sümeyra Çiftçi, Harran University, The Tradition of Earthen Architecture and Conservation Issues in Şanlıurfa: An Evaluation of the Andaç Hora Settlement sumeyra.ciftci@harran.edu.tr Abstract
21	18.15-18.30	Gülhan Benli, Istanbul Medipol University, Ksar Aït Ben Haddou, Morocco: Traditional Earthen Architecture in the Context of Sustainability gbenli@medipol.edu.tr Abstract
22	18.30-18.45	Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tuz, Prof. Dr. Gülhan Benli, Istanbul Medipol University, Disaster Risk Management and Seismic Risk Assessment of Cultural Heritage Adobe Buildings: A Methodological Review ahmet.tuz@medipol.edu.tr, gbenli@medipol.edu.tr Abstract
23	18.45-19.00	Res. Asst. Dr. Dilan Kakdaş Ateş, Lecturer Dr. Sevilay Akalp, Bitlis Eren University, Harran University, A Rare Earthen Architecture Settlement in Diyarbakır: The Case of Atalar Village dilankakdas91@gmail.com, sevilayakalp@gmail.com Abstract
	19.00	KAPANIŞ

Conference Programme 24-27 Sept 2026

FRIDAYDAY 225.09.2026

		OPENING - ÇANAKKALE MUNICIPALITY GREEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUILDING & CULTURAL CENTER
24	09.30-09.45	Artist Melek Zeynep Bulut (Keynote Speaker) Abstract
25	09.45-10.00	Arch. Aydan Volkan (Founder of Kreatif Architecture) (Keynote Speaker) Abstract
26	10.00-10.15	And Akman, Ekin Güven, Gözde Özder Çakır, H. Onur Dinmez, Merve Titiz Akman, Onurcan Çakır, Thanos N. Stasinopoulos, İzmir, OVADA Workshops: From Material Experiment to Building Knowledge through Nature-Based Construction gozdeozdercakir@gmail.com Abstract
27	10.15-10.30	Cevdet Şentürk, İstanbul Aydın University, Repair and Strengthening of Damaged Adobe Structure cvdsenturk@gmail.com Abstract
28	10.30-10.45	Bilge Işık, Özlem Balık, Sedat Kömürcü, Istanbul Technical University, Yıldız Technical University, Numerical Modelling and Experimental Analysis of the Seismic Damage Mechanisms in Rammed Earth Wall Systems isik.bilge@gmail.com Abstract
29	10.45-11.00	Zeynep Yüksel, Prof. Dr. Zeynep Durmuş Arsan, Assist. Prof. Dr. Matthieu Joseph Pedergnana, Izmir Institute of Technology, Yaşar University, A Literature Review Comparing the Effects of Different Binder Types on Hemp Building Block Properties zeynepyuksel@iyte.edu.tr Abstract
	11.00-11.15	COFFEE BREAK
30	11.15-11.30	Nadir Berkay Yıldırım, Sema Alaçam, İstanbul Technical University, Tracing Rural Transformation Through Adobe: Settlement, Migration, and Building Culture in Demirtepe Village nadirberkay1@gmail.com, alacams@itu.edu.tr Abstract
31	11.30-11.45	R. Asst. Safiye İncinur Gökçe, Lect. Muhammed Said Erdemonar, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sema Alaçam Doğan, İstanbul Technical university, Gelişim University, Climate-Responsive Performance of a Rammed-Earth House: Energy and Natural Ventilation Analysis gokce25@itu.edu.tr, mserdemonar@gelisim.edu.tr, alacams@itu.edu.tr Abstract
32	11.45-12.00	R. Asst. Zineb Enfel Ghoul, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Devrim Yücel Besim, Cyprus International University, Documenting Traditional Earthen Construction Processes in the Ksar of Timimoun, Algeria zghoul@ciu.edu.tr, devrimyb@yahoo.com, dbesim@ciu.edu.tr Abstract
33	12.00-12.15	Assist. Prof. Dr. Fernaz Öncel, An Assessment of Conservation Practices in Earthen Buildings in the Context of Cultural Heritage: The Case of the Great Mosque of Djenne fernazoncel@gmail.com Abstract
34	12.15-12.30	PhD Candidate Berfin Şeker, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şefika Ergin, Research Assistant İbrahim Halil Şeker, Dicle University, Bingöl University, Evaluation of the Spatial Organization of Adobe Houses in Rural Van Province: The Case of Özalp brfseker@gmail.com, erginsefika@gmail.com, ihseker@bingol.edu.tr Abstract
35	12.30-12.45	Asst. Prof. Dr. Olcay Türkan Yurdugüzel, M. Arch. Sedanur Birinci, Şevval Ergindoğan, Yozgat Bozok University, Comparıson Of Buıldıng Typologıes ın Rural Archıtecture Through Geographıcal and Cultural Factors: Yozgat Vıllages birinciseda98@gmail.com, ergindogansevval@gmail.com, otyurduguzel@gmail.com Abstract
36	12.45-13.00	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tayfun Salihoğlu, Pamukkale University, Rethinking the Palimpsest City: The Case of Topkapı Kaleiçi Square-From Competition Vision to Implementation tsalihoglu@pau.edu.tr Abstract
	13.00-14.00	LUNCH BREAK
37	14.00-14.15	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pelin Karaçar, Assoc. Dr. Aysun Ferrah Güner, Assoc. Dr. Zülal Nurdan Korur, Assist. Prof. Dr. Esra Bayır, Dr. Lecturer Eyüp Salih Elmas, Istanbul Medipol University, Innovative Adobe Production Techniques ebayir@medipol.edu.tr, afguner@medipol.edu.tr, znkorur@medipol.edu.tr, pkaracar@medipol.edu.tr Abstract
38	14.15-14.30	Dr. Burcu Funda Ayberkin, Dr. Barış Ayberkin, İstanbul Medipol University burcu.ayberkin@medipol.edu.tr Abstract
39	14.30-14.45	Şahabettin Öztürk, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, A Survey On Mud-Brıck Usage For Excavatıon Works Of Van Castle And The Old Cıty Of Van sahozturk13@gmail.com Abstract
40	14.45-15.00	M. Arch. Rest. Senem KAHRAMAN, İstanbul, A House In Türkbakacak Vıllage, In Biga, Çanakkale, Buılt Usıng Both Stone And Adobe Materials yigitsenem@hotmail.com Abstract
	15.00-15.15	COFFEE BREAK
41	14.00-14.15	Dilara Demiralp, Mohamed Aboeloyoon, Nacer-Eddine Azzoug, Matias Chadwick, Gabriel Chaussue, Lauren Deming, Amalie Jensen, Carlos Larrain L., Marianne Weber L., Federica Mercuri, Mahla Mohades, Ignas van Rijckevorsel, Ameya Thopte, IAAC Forest Campus / Barcelona ESP, 3D-Printed Earthen Architecture: From Material Research to a 1:1 Sustainable Prototype at the IAAC Forest Campus demiralp.dilara@gmail.com Abstract
42	14.15-14.30	Prof. Dr. İrem Çalışıcı Pala, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Roof Tile Producing Techniques Used by Potters in the Aegean Region iremcalisicipala@gmail.com Abstract
43	14.30-14.45	Arch. Kapil Banstole, Asst. Prof. Dr. Umesh Jung Thapa, Kathmandu Uni., Comparative Evaluation of Selected Retrofitting Techniques for Seismic Performance of RC Buildings btskapil@gmail.com Abstract
44	14.45-15.00	Yıldız Aksoy, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Analysis of Seating Elements in Istanbul's Urban Open Spaces in Terms of Thermal Comfort and a Proposal for an Adobe-Based Hybrid Microclimate Model yildiz.aksoy@medeniyet.edu.tr Abstract
45	16.15-16.30	Assist. Prof. Dr. Fereshteh Habib, Eastern Mediterranean University, Culture as an Entity with value of Compatibility in Protecting Environment fereshteh.habib@emu.edu.tr, fereshteh_habib@yahoo.com, fereshteh.habib@gmail.com Abstract
46	16.60-16.45	Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Pekrioğlu Balkıs, Cyprus International University, North Cyprus, Life Cycle Assessment of Adobe Construction Materials: A Carbon Footprint Evaluation of Locally Sourced Earthen Building Materials in Northern Cyprus apekrioglu@ciu.edu.tr Abstract
47	16.45-17.00	Cengiz BAŞARANHINCAL, Yiğit BAŞARANHINCAL, Yıldız Kiremit, Çorum, Hemp Shiv with Straw: Natural Additives for Water Repellency in Industrially Prepared Adobe, Scored after Eleven Months Outdoors yigit@yildizkiremit.com.tr Abstract
48	17.00-17.15	MSc. Architect Sezen Özkan Çetin, Prof. Dr. Ayşe Esin Kuleli, Antalya Bilim University, Antalya Muratpaşa Municipality, Damage Assessment and Seismic Considerations in the Conservation of Rural Earthen Architecture: The Case of Zeynep Böyük House in Düğer Village, Burdur sezzen.ozkan@gmail.com, esin.kuleli@antalya.edu.tr Abstract
49	17.15-17.30	Şahabettin Öztürk, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Materıals And Constructıon Technıques Used In The Restoratıon Of Van Tahır Pasha Mansıon sahozturk13@gmail.com Abstract
50	17.30-17.45	Neslihan Akyazı, Melike Mutlu, Sema Alaçam, İstanbul Technical University, From Escher to Earth: Tessellation Strategies for Modular Rammed-Earth Blocks akyazi20@itu.edu.tr, melike.mutlu@agu.edu.tr, alacams@itu.edu.tr Abstract
51	17.45-18.00	Burcu KINDIR, Association of Natural Building Materials and Methods (DYMD), Urla, İzmir, Türkiye, From Material Potential to Sector Capacity: Building the Ecosystem for Natural Construction in Türkiye burcukindir@dymd.org.tr Abstract
52	18.00-18.15	Matthieu J. Pedergnana, Burcu Kındır, Yaşar Üniversitesi, Association of Natural Building Materials and Methods (DYMD), Urla, İzmir, Türkiye, Sitting Cool on Earth matthieu.pedergnana@yasar.edu.tr Abstract
53	18.15-18.30	Erkan Alışan, M.Architecture Tuğba Camcı, Köyceğiz, Muğla, Eskişehir, Evaluation of Rammed Earth Construction in the Acıpayam Canyon Visitor Reception Building info@erkanalisan.com, tugbacamci@biecodesign.com Abstract
54	18.30-18.45	Asst. Prof. Dr. Berrin Şahin Diri, Mimar Sinan Fine Art University, Using Adobe as an Insulation Material in Walls berrinsahindiri@outlook.com Abstract
55	18.45-19.00	Ahmet FİDAN, Ordu University, Istanbul Medipol University, Urban Planning Strategies for Earthen Buildings ahmet@ahmetfidan.com Abstract
	19.00	KAPANIŞ