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addresses complex social, environmental, and urban challenges. Our faculty\u2019s research spans sustainable design, energy efficiency, urban regeneration, history and materiality, inclusive environments, and the integration of technology and education in architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our programs emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, providing students with strong foundations in history, theory, technology, materiality, and environmental design to equip them with the skills to create meaningful change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located in Ankara, we offer advanced facilities and benefit from rich international partnerships. As part of a leading research university, our community accesses extensive academic resources, research centers, and global collaborations that enrich learning and foster innovation in architectural practice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained wp-container-3 is-position-sticky\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">RESEARCH<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/?cat=129\" data-type=\"category\" data-id=\"129\">REsearch Stories<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/?page_id=6264\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6264\">FACULTY PUBLICATIONS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ac557f97 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#0000000d;padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:0;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4a134615 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-site-logo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/\" class=\"custom-logo-link\" rel=\"home\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"152\" height=\"39\" src=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/06-ing-arch.png\" class=\"custom-logo\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/06-ing-arch.png 1824w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/06-ing-arch-300x79.png 300w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/06-ing-arch-1024x268.png 1024w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/06-ing-arch-768x201.png 768w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/06-ing-arch-1536x403.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized invert\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logo_white-1024x360.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-628\" style=\"width:164px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logo_white-1024x360.png 1024w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logo_white-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logo_white-768x270.png 768w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logo_white-1536x540.png 1536w, https:\/\/arch.bilkent.edu.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/logo_white-2048x720.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Department of Architecture Bilkent University FF-304A<br>06800 Ankara &#8211; 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