You are cordially invited to the talk organized by Bilkent University Department of Architecture (BUDA).
Title: Ambiguity in Architectural Design: AI-Driven Classification and Generation of Residential Spaces
Speaker: Berfin Yıldız
Date: 19.06.2025
Time: 13:30-14:30
Place: FFB-05
Abstract:
This seminar examines how computational intelligence methods can address ambiguity in architectural design, particularly within residential contexts. The first part introduces a machine learning model that classifies spaces by incorporating spatial quality data such as visual and topological relationships, capturing functional patterns across iconic 20th-century floor plans. The second part presents a generative model that creates open-plan layouts from given boundaries, encoding spatial functions through gradient color representations. Together, these approaches demonstrate how AI can both interpret and generate architectural logic—supporting flexible and data-driven design processes.
Bio:
Berfin Yıldız is an architect and researcher specializing in soft computational design and artificial intelligence. She received her Ph. D. from Istanbul Technical University in the Architectural Design Computing program. She has several years of experience teaching architectural design studios and building technologies courses at various academic levels. Dr. Yıldız has actively contributed to peer-reviewed international journal publications, conferences, and collaborative research projects, focusing on the integration of user movement patterns, spatial analysis methods, environmental performance data, and computational intelligence into architectural design processes.