Yelda Gin

Yelda Gin is a Lecturer in Architectural Technology and Digital Construction at the School of the Built Environment and Architecture, London South Bank University (LSBU). She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a licensed architect with the Chamber of Architects of Turkey (since 2006). Her career spans architectural practice, academia, and research, focusing on sustainable design and digital fabrication.

Education:

• PhD in Architecture (expected 2024), University of Cambridge
• Master in Architecture, 2005–2007
• Bachelor of Architecture (BArch), 2000–2005

Research Interests:

• Regenerative and sustainable design
• Low-carbon construction using natural materials like timber and earth
• Digital fabrication, 3D printing, and robotic construction
• Embodied carbon reduction in the built environment

Her research explores innovative uses of earthen architecture and engineered timber, supported by grants from EPSRC and Cambridge Trust. Her work has been exhibited at the London Design Biennale and other international venues.

Key Projects:

• PhD research on 3D printing with earth to promote earthen architecture in high-income countries
• Collaborative projects on timber prefabrication for schools and housing with the Centre for Natural Material Innovation

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Full EPSRC/Cambridge Trust PhD Scholarship

Teaching and Roles:

• Course Lead at Istanbul Bilgi University
• Admissions assessor and interviewer at the University of Cambridge (2019–2023)
• Designed courses on architectural technology, regenerative design, and digital fabrication

Labs/Teams:

• Centre for Natural Material Innovation, University of Cambridge