Gulsen Aytac

Gülşen Aytaç is a Professor at the Department of Landscape Architecture at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on biophilic design, urban resilience, public green spaces, and disaster recovery planning. She has led major projects on post-earthquake infrastructure and algae-integrated air quality systems.

• Biophilic Design
• Urban Resilience
• Disaster Recovery
• Public Green Spaces
• Ecological Architecture

Recent Research Trends: Her 2024 work explores biophilic design in virtual museums and CO₂-capturing algae-integrated architecture. Earlier studies (2014-2022) emphasize multi-criteria decision-making for Istanbul's post-earthquake assembly areas, water management strategies, and public space optimization.

Scientific Awards:

• 2014 - Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design International Award
• 2013 - ASLA Residential Design Honor Award
• 2012 - Yenikapı Transfer Point Competition First Prize