Hi! I am a PhD student at ETH Zurich and currently a visiting researcher at Stanford. I research at the intersection of architecture, sustainability, and artificial intelligence. Below are some of my past works. Feel free to reach out if you find anything interesting!

Segment4Solar v0.1
​Segment for Solar Facades (S4S) is a deep learning–powered tool that analyzes building façade images to identify suitable areas for photovoltaic installation, integrating solar irradiance data to estimate energy yields with architectural detail.​
2024
tool, research, deep learning
A review on AI applications for facades
This review analyzes trends and applications of AI methods—including Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Computer Vision—in facade research, highlighting current uses, limitations, and future potential in architectural, environmental, and structural contexts.
2024
research, review, topic modelling
BIPV's impact on outdoor comfort in four block types
This study investigates how building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façades affect outdoor thermal comfort across four urban block typologies in Zurich, revealing that urban form and climate change have a far greater impact than BIPV installation.
2024
research, simulation, urban design
Facade feature extraction from open data sources
This work presents a method that combines open data sources and deep learning to extract detailed architectural façade features for more accurate estimation of BIPV energy potential.
2024
research, data scraping
Deep learning‑based BIPV facade surface use estimation
This study introduces a deep learning–based method using GANs and street-level imagery to accurately estimate BIPV façade surface utilization, showing significant discrepancies with existing tools and emphasizing its potential to inform better solar energy planning and policy.
2023
research, deep learning
Parametric analysis of BIPV facades on outdoor comfort
This study uses a parametric simulation approach to assess how varying levels of BIPV façade deployment influence pedestrian-level outdoor thermal comfort across different urban settings, highlighting that factors like ground material and street width have a greater impact than BIPV itself.
2023
research, machine learning, simulation
Urban Street Network and BIPV Generation Capacity
This study explores how different urban street network patterns influence the BIPV generation capacity of buildings, showing that irregular urban layouts enhance façade PV potential while roof PV potential remains largely unaffected by morphology.
2022
research, simulation, urban design
Compiling Open Datasets to Improve UBEM
This study enhances urban building energy models (UBEM) by integrating open data on occupancy and residential layouts, demonstrating that data-rich models significantly improve the accuracy of energy use and thermal comfort..
2022
research, data science, machine learning
Solar Performance of Buildings in Urban Contexts
This thesis proposes a machine learning–based, data-driven method to predict BIPV generation potential on façades and roofs in diverse urban contexts, demonstrating high accuracy and highlighting the influence of urban morphology on solar performance.
2022
thesis, research, machine learning, simulation
Data-driven Analysis of Impacts of Occupant Preferences
This study uses data-driven decision tree models to analyze how varying occupant thermal preferences impact comfort and energy performance in naturally ventilated classrooms, revealing key tradeoffs between occupant well-being and resource consumption in educational buildings.
2021
research, machine learning, simulation
ANN to Predict Performance of Classroom Spaces
This study develops artificial neural network models to accurately predict heating demand, indoor overheating, and CO₂ levels in naturally ventilated classrooms, offering a fast, data-driven alternative to traditional simulations for evaluating classroom design and retrofit scenarios.
2021
research, machine learning, architectural design
Workshop: Urban Climate
A hands-on workshop exploring the relationship between urban design and climate using Ladybug Tools
2021
workshop (lead), simulation
Workshop: DESIGN DATA
This work explores the interaction between pedestrians and vehicles in urban spaces using geospatial data.
2021
workshop (attendee), urban design, data science
Sliding House
This project explores the design of a flexible house that can be optimized for changing climate conditions to minimize the energy demand.
2020
optimization, architectural design, simulation
Urban Paths
This work explores the intersection of walking and data within urban environments via mapping the observations related to pedestrian movement, urban form, and environmental factors.
2020
urban design, mapping, data
Express Izmir
​Express Izmir is an architectural project that transforms a historic industrial site in Izmir into a media-focused campus, integrating preserved heritage structures, reimagined waterfronts, and flexible public spaces to foster creative expression and connect with the city's archaeological landmarks.
2019
architectural design, simulation
Arts&Crafts Centre
Arts & Crafts Centre is an architectural project that envisions a community-oriented space promoting traditional craftsmanship as an alternative to industrial production, integrated into Ankara's historic and natural setting.
2018
architectural design
Scientific Research Centre
Scientific Research Centre is an architectural project that envisions a cluster of research buildings and a library in Ankara's steppes, designed around interconnected courtyards to foster collaboration and reflect the organic growth patterns.
2017
architectural design
Watchouse
The Watchouse is an architectural project, designed as a minimal living space elevated above ground level, featuring a central vertical circulation core for 360° observation and three distinct frames catering to various spatial needs, with rooftop areas serving as open observation spaces at different levels.
2016
architectural design