N. Nihan Parlak
Landscape Architect
Istanbul
Summary
As a landscape architect, who has experience both in the private sector and in academia, I am aiming to blend theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. With dual master's degrees in Permaculture and Entomology, my approach to landscape architecture is working with nature and design with ecological sensitivity. I get inspired by nature's patterns and the unique structure of insects. I thrive in collaborative team environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Research Assistant
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
08.2016 - Current
Conducting research on permaculture, assiting Project I, II, IV, V design studios at IU-C, Faculty of Forestry, Landscape Architecture Department
Freelance
Residential Landscape Design And Application
04.2022 - 06.2022
Built a water efficient, pollinator friendly landscape for a private house in Sarıyer
Permaculture Consultant
Bengü Aksayoğlu Dizdar
02.2022 - 02.2022
Wrote an academic report on the existing natural floristic elements in the site and future plantation possibilities including natural, exotic and edible plants in a private restaurant and hotel complex
Freelance
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
05.2021 - 10.2021
Created an experimental garden design for educating visitors about insect life cycles in Florya Ataturk Urban Forest
Communication and Visibility Expert
AESA Consortium
01.2018 - 07.2019
Technical Assistance for Developed Analytical Basis for Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF) Sector Project, founded by European Union
Consultant
ON Tasarım
01.2019 - 03.2019
Prepared a management plan for the nation garden in Gölbaşı Wetland
Permaculture Consultant
ON Tasarım
09.2018 - 10.2018
Revised the existing landscape project through permaculture principles
Landscape Architect
ON Tasarım
02.2016 - 08.2016
Worked as a project controller at Beşiktaş Gymnastics Club Football Stadium
Landscape Architect
Hilmi Güner Architecture
07.2013 - 07.2014
Worked on multiple scale landscape projects, including 125.000 sqm Gölbaşı Park
Landscape Architect
Güneşim Peyzaj
08.2012 - 08.2013
Designed various scale residential and public space landscape plans
Project Assistant
The Turkish Landscape Research Society
02.2012 - 07.2012
Worked in "Climate Friendly Çankaya Parks with Natural Plants" project founded by Global Environment Facility
Education
Ph.D. - Landscape Architecture
IU-C
01.2019 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
Istanbul University
10.2016 - 08.2018
Master of Science - Forest Engineering, Forest Entomology Department
Istanbul University
10.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Istanbul University
10.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
ArcGIS (GIS Software)
Publications
- DEVOLOPING AN INDICATOR FRAMEWORK FOR MONITORING PERMACULTURE'S EFFECT ON URBAN RESILIENCE, IUFRO FOREST ENVIRONMENT DIV8 CONFERENCE 2023, 09/2023
- THE RELATION BETWEEN PERMACULTURE AND URBAN LANDSCAPE RESILIENCE, DEVELOPMENTS IN ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE, 09/2021
- CLIMATE FRIENDLY URBAN GREEN AREAS: ROADSIDE GREEN SPACES IN SAKARYA/TURKEY, PERIODICALS OF ENGINEERING AND NATURAL SCIENCES, 09/2018
- BRUCHIDIUS TERRENUS AND BRUCHIDIUS SILIQUASTRI (COLEOPTERA: CHRYSOMELIDAE: BRUCHINAE)-FIRST RECORDS FOR TURKEY, FLORIDA ENTOMOLOGIST, 04/2013
Accomplishments
Had an Encouragement Award From UCTEA Chamber of Landscape Architects for "Agricultural Park Between Yedikule and Belgrad Urban Design Project" in 2019.
Had an Idea Project Award Award From UCTEA Chamber of Landscape Architects for "Garipçe Castle Urban Design Project" in 2019.
Affiliations
Turkish Permaculture Designers Association Board Member
Timeline
Freelance
Residential Landscape Design And Application
04.2022 - 06.2022
Permaculture Consultant
Bengü Aksayoğlu Dizdar
02.2022 - 02.2022
Freelance
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
05.2021 - 10.2021
Consultant
ON Tasarım
01.2019 - 03.2019
Ph.D. - Landscape Architecture
IU-C
01.2019 - 05.2024
Permaculture Consultant
ON Tasarım
09.2018 - 10.2018
Communication and Visibility Expert
AESA Consortium
01.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
Istanbul University
10.2016 - 08.2018
Research Assistant
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
08.2016 - Current
Landscape Architect
ON Tasarım
02.2016 - 08.2016
Landscape Architect
Hilmi Güner Architecture
07.2013 - 07.2014
Landscape Architect
Güneşim Peyzaj
08.2012 - 08.2013
Project Assistant
The Turkish Landscape Research Society
02.2012 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Forest Engineering, Forest Entomology Department
Istanbul University
10.2011 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Landscape Architecture
Istanbul University
10.2006 - 08.2010