Research and Publications

Research Interests

  • Energy Efficient High Performance Building Design & Retrofitting Projects
  • Climate Responsive Building Design
  • Lighting Design
  • Building Energy Performance Simulation Tools & Computer Aided Design
  • Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage
  • Revitalization of Historic City Center & Adaptive Reuse Projects
  • Architecture and Urbanism in the Middle East

Journal Articles

  • Labib, W., Bayram, G., Pasina, I., Abdelhadi, A., Nurunnabi, M. (2019). Learning Style Preferences of Architecture and Interior Design Students in Saudi Arabia: A Survey. MethodsX, (6), pp.961-967.
  • Pasina, I., Bayram, G., Labib, W., Abdelhadi, A., Nurunnabi, M. (2019). Clustering Students into Groups According to Their Learning Style. MethodsX, (6),pp. 2189-2197.
  • Cilasun A., Bayram, G. (2016). Making Urban Heritage Visible by the help of Lighting: A Cistern Example in the Historical Izmir Kadifekale. Megaron/Yildiz Technical University, Faculty of Architecture E-Journal, (11/2),pp. 273-281.
  • Bayram, G., Kazanasmaz, Z.T. (2016). Simulation-Based Retrofitting of an Educational Building in terms of Optimum Shading Device and Energy Efficient Lighting Criteria. Light & Engineering, (24/2), pp. 45-55.
  • Levi, A.E., Bayram, G. (2015). Thoughts on the Potential Assets and Future Vision of the Settlement of Kayacik, Gordes/Manisa. Aegean Geographical Journal, (24/2),pp.117-124.

Conference Papers

  • Najjar, M., Indraganti, M., Bayram, G. (2023). A Bibliometric Study of Visual Quality Research in the Context of Urban Open Spaces. 2nd International Conference on Civil Infrastructure and Construction (CIC 2023), Qatar University, Doha, Qatar, 5-8 February 2023.
  • Bayram, G., Pasina, I. (2018). The Role of Women in Interior Design in Saudi Arabia.  Contemporary Positions in Interior Design Theory International Conference, Berlin, Germany, May 17-18, 2018.
  • Bayram, G., Kazanasmaz, Z.T. (2016). The Influence of External Louver Design on Daylighting Performance and Lighting Energy Efficiency. International Conference on Sustainable Built Environment, Istanbul, Turkey, October 13-15, 2016, Paper No:107, pp.328-337.
  • Bayram, G., Kazanasmaz, Z.T. (2015). Investigation of Energy Efficient Lighting Design by Using Shading Devices and LEDs. 4th National Electrical Installation Congress 8th National Lighting Symposium, Izmir, Turkey, October 21-24, 2015, pp.97-108.
  • Basagac, O., Bayram, G., Kunduraci, C.A., Alkan, D. (2015). Restoration Project of the Cistern Located in the Wall of Kadifekale, Izmir. 3rd National Architectural Conservation Projects and Applications Symposium, Eskisehir, Turkey, October 2-3, 2015.

Book Chapters

  • Levi, A.E., Bayram, G. (2019). A Case Study in the Context of the Life-Space Relationship: Town of Kayacik, Manisa. New Horizons in Architecture, Planning and Design, edited by Latif Gurkan Kaya. Ankara: Gece Publishing, pp.115-136.
  • Bayram, G., Pasina, I. The Role of Women in Interior Design in Saudi Arabia. Theorising Interior Design, Identity – Practice – Education, edited by Carola Ebert. Routledge. (under progress)

Research Grants

  • TBA