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In the IntCDC Constructive Conversations, the Cluster of Excellence “Integrative Computational Design and Construction for Architecture” hosts renowned national and international scientists to speak on current topics and challenges in the field of IntCDC.
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Bige Tunçer from the TU Eindhofen, to our upcoming Constructive Conversations event on Monday, 8 December 2025 from 16:00 - 17:00 p.m.
Bige Tunçer will give a lecture on “Information Systems in the Built Environment ".
Abstract
Built environments are increasingly shaped by data, algorithms, networks, and connected systems, and this shift demands a new way of understanding design and planning. Information systems, traditionally concerned with how data is collected, processed, and used to support decisions, now extend deep into the spatial, social, and ecological fabric of cities. They mediate how people move, perceive, and experience space; how resources flow; and how designers and policymakers make choices under uncertainty. This lecture explores how AI-driven design, digital twins, and computational methods can empower architects, planners, and communities to shape resilient urban and peri-urban environments. Drawing on insights from international collaborations and design research, Prof. Tunçer will discuss how computational models can embed resilience thinking into planning and design, while also enabling participatory approaches that give voice to citizens, stakeholders, and decision-makers. Beyond technology, the lecture will emphasize governance and inclusivity as essential dimensions of responsive design, where digital intelligence, human creativity, and collective participation combine to address climate risks, demographic transitions, and societal transformation.
Bio
Prof. Bige Tunçer is a full professor and Chair of Information Systems in the Built Environment at the Department of Built Environment, Eindhoven University of Technology. She received her PhD in Architecture (design informatics) from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), her MSc (computational design) from Carnegie Mellon University, and her BArch from Middle East Technical University. She was an associate professor at Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), assistant professor at TU Delft, and junior faculty at ETH Zurich. She held visiting positions as a visiting professor at the Chair of Information Architecture at ETH Zurich, a visiting scholar at MIT, and a visiting professor at the Computer Engineering Department of University of Pavia, Italy.
