معرفی
Berk MİNEZ is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Trakya University, where he has served since 2013. His academic work focuses on historical environment design, sustainable planning, and heritage conservation, with a particular interest in adaptive reuse of traditional buildings and public participation in urban revitalization. He has been a Barrier-Free University Commission Member since 2017 and previously held roles in internship commissions and student counseling.
- PhD (2013): Trakya University, thesis on visual environmental assessment in architectural education
- Master's (2006): Trakya University, evaluating traditional Kütahya houses
- Bachelor's (2002): Trakya University, Architecture
MİNEZ's research bridges architectural theory and practical conservation, including projects like the re-use of historical buildings in Edirne-Kaleiçi (IPA Cross-Border Programme, 2013) and tree survey work at Beyazıd II Complex's Health Museum Garden (2011). His publications explore topics such as industrial heritage (e.g., Alpullu Sugar Factory, 2009), active aging design (2017), and collective housing applications (2007). He has contributed to international conferences like the European Regional Science Association Congress and Cumalıkızık Symposium.
Academic Leadership:
- Editorial roles at International Mimar Sinan Symposiums (2006, 2007)
- Co-organizer of the Edirne Open Air Amphitheatre Workshop (2018)
- Consultant for Beyazıd II Complex Environmental Arrangement (2012)
He teaches core courses including Architectural Project 1-6 and Architectural Theories, while offering electives on Design for All and Historical Environment Design. MİNEZ has also presented at barrier-free access workshops (2017) and explored refugee spatial solutions (2016).