Halime Firdevs Taskin

Halime Firdevs Taskin is a Researcher at the Department of Architecture within Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Architecture, where she has served as a Research Assistant since 2020. Holding a PhD in Building Sciences (2022), she specializes in sustainable architectural technologies with emphasis on environmental control systems and resource-efficient settlement design. Her work directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) through practical applications in Turkish heritage contexts.

Her academic foundation was built entirely at Istanbul Technical University:

• Doctorate in Building Sciences (2022)
• Master's in Environmental Control and Building Technology with Thesis (2019)
• Bachelor's in Architecture (2018)

Taskin's research investigates the critical intersection of traditional architecture and modern sustainability challenges. She develops methodologies for energy performance assessment in historic houses while pioneering water-efficient settlement designs through material selection and land use optimization. Her fingerprint analysis reveals strong expertise in land use ratios, cover materials, and stormwater management systems, with publications demonstrating how traditional Turkish neighborhoods can inform contemporary sustainable practices. This work bridges building physics with urban planning to create climate-resilient communities.

Her publication trajectory (2023-2025) shows increasing sophistication in analyzing sustainable settlement fabrics. She systematically examines how land cover materials affect surface runoff volumes while developing energy assessment roadmaps for heritage conservation. The 2024 Land Use Policy article establishes causal relationships between urban design parameters and hydrological outcomes, while her 2025 conference paper extends these principles to traditional Aegean architecture in Ayvalık. This cohesive body of work positions her at the forefront of sustainable settlement research in Turkey.

Her scholarly contributions have been recognized through:

• 2024 Publication Award from Istanbul Technical University

Taskin actively collaborates with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Gulten Manioglu's research team on field studies and educational initiatives. Their joint workshops in Ayvalık (2024) and Cumalıkızık (2023) evaluate traditional houses using parametric modeling, while the 2023 online workshop developed frameworks for energy-water efficient design. This collaborative approach integrates academic research with community engagement to preserve cultural heritage while advancing sustainability goals.