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18-19 November 2023

MAIN THEME

NATURAL BUILDING
MATERIALS & METHODS

FORUM IMAGES

TECHNICAL TOUR

PROGRAM

MAIN PRESENTATIONS

  • Sectoral Importance of Natural Building Materials for Sustainable Transition | Speaker: And Akman Ph.D., Building Biology and Ecology Institute, Turkey- YBE

  • Developments in the Field of Earth Construction from a German Perspective | Speaker: Dr. Constanze Küsel, German Adobe Union, DVL

  • Health effects of Natural Buildings and Possible Measurements | Speaker: Christian Blank, Building Biology and Sustainability Institute, Germany- IBN

  • Comparative Assessment of Materials Based on Their Health and Environmental Impacts [10:10-10:40] | Speaker: And Akman Ph.D. & Sissy Verspeek

  • The Structural and Product Uses of Wood in the Construction Sector [11:45-12:05] | Speaker: Fred Van den Burgh, Agrodome

PARALLEL PRESENTATIONS

Earth buildings & Materials’ Applications in Türkiye 

  1. Birepan Project |  Arch. Fatime Mermerci
  2. Earth Building Applications |  Assist. Prof. Dr. Matthieu Pedergnana
  3. Rammed Earth Applications | Erkan Alışan
  4. The Art of Painting with Earth Paints |  MArch. Betül Ergün – Arch. Mina Öner -Arch. Ceren Yıldırım
  5. Adobe Applications |  Prof. Dr. Bilge Işık

Wooden building Applications in Türkiye

  1. Structural Wood Applications |  Muvaffak Ercan
  2. Wooden Building Restorations | MArch. Seda Özen
  3. Wood Building Culture | Melih Aşanlı
  4. Bio-house Applications | And Akman, Ph.D.
  5. Wood Joinery Manufacturing | Hakan Susuzlu

Plant-based Insulation Applications in Türkiye 

  1. Denim Recycled Insulation Board | MIArch. Ziya Doruk- Arch. Bahattin Can Boyraz- Oğulcan Bodak
  2. Goat Hair Based Insulation Board | Prof. Dr. Cem Güneşoğlu
  3. Breathable Straw Wall Systems | Assist. Prof. Dr. Ömer Saatcıoğlu
  4. Hemp Crete Blocks | Enes Boz

Bio-based Material Applications in Türkiye 

  1. Myselyum Product Prototypes | MArch. Nilüfer Kozikoğlu
  2. Biobased Applied Research | Prof. Dr. Didem Akyol Altun – MArch. Onur Kırdök
  3. Biodesign Projects | Dr. Derya Irkdaş Doğu

PANELS

International Policies and Financial Tools Enabling Energy Efficient Sustainable Buildings | Moderator: Dr. Burcu Girginer, Farklabs

Panelists:

  • Ph.D. Başak Bengü  | Kastamonu Entegre
  • Can Hakyemez | TSKB
  • Dr. Özlem Gezici Koç | TÜBİTAK
  • Pelin Gökçek Adıyaman | Business Finland

Closing Panel [ 17:05 – 17: 45 ]

Leading Implementations for the Sustainable Construction Sector | Moderator: MEng. Ahmet Acar, SHURA, DYMD [ 10:40-11:30 ] 

Panelists

  • And Akman, Ph.D.
  • Dr. Constanze Küsel
  • Tilmann Kramolisch
  • Assist. Prof. Dr. Matthieu Pedergnana

 

Resilient Sustainable and Affordable Buildings | Moderator: MArch. Inanç Eray, Sour Studio’s [ 12:05-12:55 ] 

Panelists:

  • Dr. Hakan Baş
  • Melih Aşanlı
  • Y. Mim. Tuba Şehitoğlu
  • Ulrich Steinmeyer

 

Closing Panel [ 16:15-16:55 ]

ROUND TABLES

  • Ways to Increase the Impact of Applied Education on Natural Buildings | Moderator: Prof. Dr. Mehmet Bengü Uluengin, BAU University

  • Natural Building Materials and the Whole Life Perspective: Advantages, circularity & LCA | Moderator: Sissy Verspeek, Agrodome

  • Research on Thermal Comfort and Its Implications in the Indoor Environment | Moderator: Stephan Jörchel, German Adobe Union, DVL

  • Production and Applications of Sustainable and Plant-Based Insulation Materials | Moderator: Tilmann Kramolisch, Natureplus Association

  • Sustainable Housing and Settlement Initiatives by Local Governments in Turkey | Moderator: MArch. Irem Kurtuluş, Marmara Municipalities Union

NATURAL BUILDING EXHIBITION

With the selection prepared by the Natural Building Materials and Methods Association, the ‘Natural Building Exhibition’
will allow a closer look at the use of natural materials and system solutions in current production and applications in Turkey.

SPEAKERS

MAIN PRESENTATIONS

PARALLEL PRESENTATIONS

MODERATORS

PANELISTS

APPROACHES

PROCESSES

Wholistic / Circular Approach

Building Life Cycle / Water-Energy-Waste Cycles / Regenerative Methods / Passive Design

Impact Assessment / Process Analysis

Carbon- Ecologic Footprint / Low Embodied Energy / Renewable Resource Use

APPROACHES

INNOVATIONS

Natural Building Materials

Wood Veneer / Wood Floor / Sawdust / Cellulose / Reed Panel Insulation / Hemp Block / Earth Blocks / Earth Floor / Clay Plaster / Lime / Perlite Plaster / Minerals / Biomaterials

Natural Building Methods

Timber Structures / Rammed Earth Walls / Earth Masonry Wall / Bamboo Structure / Gabion / Stone Wall

APPROACHES

POLICIES

Dissemination / Public Solutions

Practical Training / Awarness Raising / Sustainable Social Settlements/ Buildings

Incentives / Standards

Programs / Support Mechanisms / Incentives / Sanctions

ORGANIZATION

EXECUTION BOARD

AND AKMAN

MERVE TITIZ AKMAN

NESLI KAYALI

BURCU KINDIR

ADVISORY BOARD

MAIN PARTNERS

SUPPORTERS

VALUE PARTNERS

2. INTERNATIONAL BUILDING BIOLOGY FORUM LOCATION

YILDIZ KENTER CULTURAL CENTER

COMMUNICATION CONTENT

You can access the forum bulletin, program summary, visuals and presentation from the links below.

Address

Building Biology and Ecology Institute

Contact

T. +90 (545) 203 32 51

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