Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design – Green Certification Systems: YES-TR Event Held

The Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design at Istanbul Gedik University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, held an event titled “Green Certification Systems: YES-TR – Green Certification for Buildings and Settlements.”

Held online on October 7, 2026, the event focused on the YES-TR Green Certification System, which evaluates the environmental sustainability performance of buildings and settlements. Participants were informed about the importance of certification systems within the context of green building and sustainable design approaches, certification processes, and strategies for creating more sustainable buildings and environments.

Moderated by Lect. Dr. Rüksan TUNA, the event featured Erdal AÇIKGÜL, climate activist, co-founder of DodoGreen Building, and green building consultant, as the guest speaker.

We would like to thank Erdal AÇIKGÜL for sharing his valuable knowledge and experience, and Lect. Dr. Rüksan TUNA for moderating the event.