Academic Works of Dr. Günay Erdem

Academic Resume

Academic Experience

• Design Critic in Architecture at Atilim University Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey (2012 - continuing)

• Design Critic in Architecture at Gazi University Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey (2023 - continuing)

• Design Critic in Architecture at Başkent University Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey (2014 - 2022)

• Design Critic in Architecture at TOBB University Department of Architecture, Ankara, Turkey (2012 – 2013)

Areas of Academic Expertise & Interests:

Fundamentals of Design, Architectural Idea Development and Presentation, Concept Design, Architectural Design, Landscape Architectural Design, Ethics in Architectural Education, Perception Psychology, Gestalt Psychology, Aerospace Architecture

Courses Taught:

• Fundamentals of Design Studio I (1st semester, 1st year)

• Fundamentals of Design Studio II (2nd semester, 1st year)

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year)

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year)

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year)

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year)

• Architectural Design Studio V (1st semester, 4th year)

• Architectural Design Studio VI (2nd semester, 4th year)

• Landscape Architectural Design Studio for Architecture Students (1st & 2nd semesters, 2nd, 3rd & 4th years)

Theses

(For pdf books of the theses click on the texts.)

• Erdem, G. 2005. An inquiry on the limits of multidisciplinary collaboration in design: Architectural competitions. Master Thesis, Middle East Technical University, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Architecture, 84, Ankara.

• Erdem, G. 2022.  The methods of creating open and green spaces in multi-storey housing buildings: Ankara example. Ph.D. Thesis, Ankara University, The Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences, Department of Landscape Architecture, 269, Ankara.

Peer-Reviewed Publications

(For pdf versions of the publications click on the texts.)

• Erdem, G. & Yılmaz, O. 2022. Clues from history for the future of mass housing after the pandemic. Yapı journal, 478, 44-49. doi: 10.6084/m9.figshare.16645051

• Erdem, G. & Yılmaz, O. 2022. Evaluation of the necessity of creating open and green spaces in urban structures. Idealkent, 13(35), 138-170. doi:10.31198/idealkent.953695

Academic Project Sites

Academic Appointments in 2023 - 2024

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2023 fall semester --> Alternative Public Education Center / Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2023 fall semester --> Startup Center / Ankara

Courses in Gazi University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2023 fall semester --> 

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2023 fall semester --> 

Academic Appointments in 2022 - 2023

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2023 spring semester --> Community Center for Crisis Victims  / Çankaya, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2023 spring semester --> Shelter for Crisis Victims (earthquackes, war immigrants etc) / Çankaya, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2022 fall semester --> Urban Agriculture Research and Development Center / Eskişehir

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2022 fall semester --> Green Housing / Eskişehir

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Landscape Design Studio for Architecture Students (1st & 2nd semesters, 3rd & 4th years) / 2022 fall semester --> Housing / Eskişehir

Academic Appointments in 2021 - 2022

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2022 spring semester --> District Library / Çankaya, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2022 spring semester --> Co Housing / Çankaya, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2021 fall semester --> Culinary Arts Center / Urla, İzmir

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2021 fall semester --> Housing for Elderly / Urla, İzmir

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Landscape Design Studio for Architecture Students (1st & 2nd semesters, 3rd & 4th years) / 2022 spring semester --> Bakacakkadı Forest / Bakacakkadı, Zonguldak

Academic Appointments in 2020 - 2021

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2021 spring semester --> Performance Arts Center / Çankaya, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2021 spring semester --> Housing after Pandemic / Çankaya, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2020 fall semester --> Nature & Water Sports Club / Elmadağ & Gölbaşı, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2020 fall semester --> Students & Social Center / Atılım University Campus & İncek, Ankara

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2021 spring semester --> Exhibition House / Ulus, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2021 spring semester --> Museum / Ulus, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2020 fall semester --> Housing after Pandemic / Çankaya, Ankara

Academic Appointments in 2019 - 2020

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2020 spring semester --> Community Center / Bahçelievler, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2020 spring semester --> Mass Housing (Renewing the City) / Bahçelievler & Tandoğan, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2019 fall semester --> Space for Learning / Sıhhiye & Ulus, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2019 fall semester --> Culture and Art Center / Sıhhiye & Çayyolu, Ankara

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio V (1st semester, 4th year) / 2020 spring semester --> Yücetepe Sports Center / Bahçelievler, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio VI (2nd semester, 4th year) / 2019 fall semester --> City Research and Archive Center / Kavaklıdere, Ankara

Academic Appointments in 2018 - 2019

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2019 spring semester --> Clubs for Students / Atılım University Campus, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2019 spring semester --> Housing in Campus / Atılım University Campus, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2018 fall semester --> Elmadağ Visitors Center & Elmadağ, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2018 fall semester --> Elmada Sports Center and Housing / Elmadağ, Ankara

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2019 spring semester --> Gordion Visitors Center / Gordion Archeological City, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2018 fall semester --> House for? (artist, musician, inventor, etc.) / Oran, Ankara

Academic Appointments in 2017 - 2018

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2018 spring semester --> Clubs & Gift Shops & Tourist Info  / Sinop

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2018 spring semester --> Housing for? / Sinop

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2017 fall semester --> Lake Eymir Clubs / Lake Eymir, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2017 fall semester --> Lake Eymir Visitors Center / Lake Eymir, Ankara

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2018 spring semester --> Mass Housing, Ordu

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2017 fall semester --> Contemporary Arts Center / Kumrular, Ankara

Academic Appointments in 2016 - 2017

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2017 spring semester --> Cafe + Book Store / Safranbolu

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2017 spring semester --> Ideal - Ecological Village Settlement / Yörükköy & Bulak & Yazıköy, Safranbolu

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2016 fall semester --> Café, Exhibition Center, Info Unit by the border of Ankara City Parks / Botanical Park, Seğmenler Park, Dikmen Valley, Abdi İpekçi Park and Kurtuluş Park, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2016 fall semester --> Housing for? / Çayyolu, Ankara

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2017 spring semester --> City Library / Eskişehir

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2016 fall semester --> Craftsmen Education Center / Nevşehir

Academic Appointments in 2015 - 2016

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2016 spring semester --> Temelli Elementary, Middle  and High School / Temelli, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2016 spring semester --> Mass Housing / Temelli, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2015 fall semester --> Permanent and Temporary Housing for Archeologists / Çayyolu Mound, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio II (2nd semester, 2nd year) / 2015 fall semester --> Visitors Center for Çayyolu Mound / Çayyolu Mound, Ankara

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2016 spring semester -->  Refugee Rehabilitation Center / Dikmen Valley, Ankara

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2015 fall semester --> Contemporary Art Center / Sıhhiye, Ankara

Academic Appointments in 2014 - 2015

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio I (1st semester, 2nd year) / 2015 spring semester --> Atatürk Orman Çiftliği (AOÇ) Info Center & Greenhouse & Shop / Atatürk Orman Çiftliği (AOÇ), Ankara

• Basics of Design Studio I (1st semester, 1st year) / 2014 fall semester -->

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2015 spring semester -->

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2014 fall semester -->

Academic Appointments in 2013 - 2014

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Fundamentals of Design Studio II (2nd semester, 1st year) / 2014 spring semester -->

• Fundamentals of Design Studio I (1st semester, 1st year) / 2013 fall semester -->

Courses in Başkent University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2014 spring semester -->

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2013 fall semester -->

Courses in TOBB University, Department of Architecture

• Architectural Design Studio III (1st semester, 3rd year) / 2013 fall semester --> Mass  Housing / New York

• Architectural Design Studio IV (2nd semester, 3rd year) / 2013 fall semester --> Mass  Housing / New York

Academic Appointments in 2012 - 2013

Courses in Atılım University, Department of Architecture

• Fundamentals of Design Studio II (2nd semester, 1st year) / 2013 spring semester -->

• Fundamentals of Design Studio I (1st semester, 1st year) / 2012 fall semester -->