Publications

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Chapters in Books
Pektaş, Ş. T. “Parametric Design as a tool/as a goal: Shifting focus from Form to Function” in Transforming Issues in Housing Design, (Edited by K. Guler), pp. 221-232, New York: Wiley, 2023. (PDF)

Pektaş, Ş. T. “Elevator Design Process” in Design Structure Matrix: Methods and Applications, (Edited by S. Eppinger and T. Browning), pp. 222-226, Cambridge MA: The MIT Press, 2012.

Pektaş, Ş. T. “Interpreting the Collaboration between Architects and Structural Engineers as Superposition of Discipline-specific Dependencies” in Buildings Ahoy: A Festschrift in Honor of Mustafa Pultar, (Edited by G. Pultar), pp. 129-139, Istanbul: Tetragon, 2010. (Limited edition of 75 copies)

Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Framework for Building Design Process Modeling with Parameter-based Design Structure Matrices” in Innovative Developments in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction, (Edited by C. Anumba), pp. 25-31, Rotterdam: MillPress, 2003.

Articles in Refereed Journals
Pektaş, Ş. T. ” A Scientometric Analysis and Review of Spatial Cognition Studies within the Framework of Neuroscience and Architecture”, Architectural Science Review, Vol. 64, No. 4, 2021, pp. 374-382. (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Şapçı, B. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Integrating User Experience Knowledge into Early Architectural Design Processes through Machine Learning”, Journal of Computational Design (JCoDe), Vol. 1, No:4, 2021, pp. 67-94. (In Turkish) (Crossref, ROAD)

Tünger, Ç. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Comparison of the Cognitive Actions of Designers in Geometry-based and Parametric Design Environments”, Open House International, Vol. 45, No. 1-2, 2020, pp. 87-101. (Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. “The Virtual Design Studio on the Cloud: a Blended and Distributed Approach for Technology-mediated Design Education”, Architectural Science Review, Vol. 58, No. 3, 2015, pp. 255-265. (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T., Aybar, N. Ş., Savut, N. Y. & McKinnon, W. H. “Integrating Green Building Approaches to Interior Architecture Education: A Comparative Study”, Open House International, Vol. 40, No. 3, 2015, pp. 24-31. (Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Gürel, M. Ö., “Blended Learning in Design Education: An Analysis of Students’ Experiences within the Disciplinary Differences Framework”, Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2014, pp. 31-44. (Social Sciences Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “The Layered Dependency Structure Matrix for Managing Collaborative Design Processes”, Open House International, Vol. 39, No. 1, 2014, pp. 26-35. (Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Özgüç, B. “Virtual Prototyping for Open Building Design”, Open House International, Vol. 36, No. 4, 2011, pp. 46-56. (Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Demirkan, H. “Experiences with MOODLE as a Communication Tool for Design Teamwork: A Users’ Perspective”, METU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Vol. 28 No. 2, 2011, pp. 227-241. (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. “Effects of Cognitive Styles on 2D Drafting and Design Performance in Digital Media”, International Journal of Technology and Design Education, Vol. 20, No. 1, 2010, pp. 63-76. (Science Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. “Building Information Modelling Applications in Architecture”, Mimarlık, No. 346, 2009, pp. 81-84. (Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals) (In Turkish)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Demirbaş, O. O. “Computer Attitudes, Learning Styles and Computer Experiences of Interior Architecture Undergraduates”, Arkitekt, No. 518, 2008, pp. 32-41.

Pektaş, Ş. T. “Designing the Future: Reflections of the Developments in Computer Aided Design on Education”, Arkitekt, Editorial, No. 518, 2008, pp. 14-15.

Pektaş, Ş. T. “Architectural Education in the “Computer-aided” Wonderland”, Arkitekt, No. 515, 2008, pp. 42-48. (In Turkish)

Karakaya, A. F. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Framework for Web-Based Education Systems Supporting Interdisciplinary Design Collaboration”, METU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Vol. 24 No. 2, 2007, pp. 137-148. (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Structured Analysis of CAAD Education”, Open House International, Vol. 32, No. 2, 2007, pp. 46-54. (Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Pultar, M. “Modelling Detailed Information Flows in Building Design with the Parameter-based Design Structure Matrix”, Design Studies, Vol. 27, No. 1, 2006, pp. 99-122. (Science Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Erkip, F. “Attitudes of Design Students toward Computer Usage in Design”, International Journal of Technology and Design Education, Vol. 16, No. 1, 2006, pp. 79-95. (Science Citation Index)

Taşlı, Ş. & Sagun, A. “Proposals for Creative Uses of Computer Graphics in Architectural Design”, Digital Creativity, Vol. 13, No. 3, 2002, pp. 189-192. (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Taşlı, Ş. & Özgüç, B. “Dynamic Simulation in Virtual Environments as an Evaluation Tool for Architectural Design”, Architectural Science Review, Vol. 44, No. 2, 2001, pp. 139-144. (Arts & Humanities Citation Index)

Articles in Non-Refereed or General Journals
Taşlı, Ş. “A Novel Approach to Building and Cityscape Drawings: The Miniatures of Matrakci Nasuh”, Türkiyede Sanat: Plastik Sanatlar Dergisi, Vol. 48, 2001, pp. 30-33. (In Turkish)

Other Publications, Including Translations, Research Notes, Limited ─ Circulation Reports, etc.
Pektaş, Ş. T. “Utilization of the Parameter-based Design Structure Matrix as an Integration Tool in Design Process Modelling”, Unpublished Project Report, the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), 2009.

Refereed Proceedings                                                                                                                 

Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Systematic Analysis of Machine Learning Studies in Education” in the Proceedings of the 15th Conference on Educational Technology and Computers (ICETC 2023), Barcelona, Spain, 2023, pp. 451–455. Available at: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3629296.3629368 (PDF)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Sağlam, B. “Towards Story-telling AI in Architecture as Human-Machine System: The Case of “the Fountainhead”, In the Proceedings of the 17th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, İstanbul, 2023, pp. 243-261.

Erdoğan, R. E. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Comprehensive Analysis of Computational Design Research in Architecture through Keywords: 1969-2022”, In the Proceedings of the 16th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, Eskişehir, 2022, pp. 318-327. (In Turkish)

Haberal, E. D. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Comparing Biomimicry and Living Materials Approaches in Computational Design” in the Proceedings of the 2nd International Symposium on Architecture, Technology and Innovation (ATI 2021): Designing for Uncharted Territories, İzmir, 2021, pp. 28-34. (PDF)

Kılıç, G. B. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Design Research during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reflections from a Case Study” in the Proceedings of the 4th International Symposium on Art and Design Education: Art and Design During and After the COVID-19 Period, Ankara, 2021, pp. 480-487. (PDF)

Dönmez, D. N. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Reconsidering Interactive Children’s Spaces within the Context of Games and Computational Thinking” in the Proceedings of the 12th International Sinan Symposium: Architecture and Technology, Edirne, 8-9 Nisan 2021, pp. 319-334. (In Turkish) (PDF)

Şapçı, B. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Machine Learning Applications in Architecture”, in the Proceedings of the 3rd National Symposium of Architectural Design Research  (MİTA 2021): Architectural Design Research and Computer Technology, September 13 2021, İstanbul, pp. 42-54. (In Turkish) (PDF)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Dönmez, D. N. “A Content Analysis Based Investigation of Design Education in The Covid-19 Pandemic Era”, in the Proceedings of the 3rd National Symposium of Architectural Design Research (MİTA 2021): Architectural Design Research and Computer Technology, September 13 2021, İstanbul, pp. 88-102. (In Turkish)

Kılıç, G. B. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Utilization of Computational Making Grammars as a Generative System for Documenting Intangible Cultural Heritage”, in the Proceedings of the 14th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, October 24 2020, Trabzon, pp. 326-335. (In Turkish) (PDF)

Alkan, D. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Integrating Computational Design with Architectural Education: A Study on Making”, in the Proceedings of the 14th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, October 24 2020, Trabzon, pp. 183-190. (In Turkish) (PDF)

Pektaş, Ş. T. & Achten, H. Organizer and Co-chair of “Computational Design Thinking” session (with Prof. Dr. Henri Achten), DRS Learn X Design 2019, 5th International Conference for Design Education Researchers: Insider Knowledge, July 9-12, 2019, Ankara. (PDF)

Erdoğan, E. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Bibliometric Analysis on the Concept of Computational Design in Architecture”, in the Proceedings of the 13th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, June 21-22, 2019, Kocaeli, Turkey, pp. 85-96.  (In Turkish)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Learning from Cohousing: Social Contact Design Patterns for Cohesion and Sustainability”, in the Proceedings of the Beyond All Limits: International Congress on Sustainability in Architecture, Planning and Design, Ankara, Turkey, 2018, pp. 703-706.

Çetin, M. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Learning through Folding: The Utilization of Origami as a Tool for Design Education”, in the Proceedings of the 3rd Art and Design Education Symposium: Art and Design in the Digital Age. Ankara, Turkey, December 19-21, 2018, pp. 423-432. (In Turkish) (PDF)

Kumkale-Açıkgöz, E. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “The Use Building Information Modeling in Collaborative Structural Design: An Analysis of Student Experiences”, in the Proceedings of the 12th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, June 21-22, 2018, Isparta, Turkey, pp. 281-292. (In Turkish) (PDF)

Tünger, Ç. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “The Use of Design Patterns in Parametric Design Processes,” in the Proceedings of the 11th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium, , June 14-15, 2017, Ankara, Turkey,  pp. 70-77. (In Turkish)

Tünger, Ç. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “Comparing Cognitive Aspects of Traditional and Parametric Modelling Environments,” in the Proceedings of the 10th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium. Istanbul, Turkey, 2016, pp. 300-307. (In Turkish)

Tünger, Ç. & Pektaş, Ş. T. “A Phenomenographic Analysis of Design Students’ Experiences with the Traditional and Parametric 3D Modeling Environments,” in the Proceedings of the 8th Computational Design in Architecture National Symposium. Izmir, Turkey, 2014, pp. 153-162. (In Turkish)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Correlations between the Visualizer/Imager Cognitive Style and Achievement in Digital Modelling Tasks”, 5th World Conference on Educational Sciences. Rome, Italy, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 116, 2014, pp. 5053–5057. (ISI Proceedings Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “The Blended Studio: An Appraisal of New Delivery Modes in Design Education”, World Conference on Design, Art and Education 2012 Conference. Antalya, Turkey, Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, Vol. 51, 2012, pp. 692-697. (ISI Proceedings Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Virtual Design Studio Revisited: A Blended Approach for the Digital Natives” in the Proceedings of the Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (ECAADE) 2012 Conference. Prague, Czech Republic, 2012, pp. 69-75. (ISI Proceedings Citation Index)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “The Complementary Use of the Parameter-based Design Structure Matrix and the IFC Process Models for Integration in the Construction Industry” in the Proceedings of the 12th International Dependency Structure Modelling (DSM) Conference: Managing Complexity by Modelling Dependencies. Cambridge, UK, 2010, pp. 389-402. (ISI Proceedings Citation Index) (PDF)

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Effects of Cognitive Styles on Performance in CAAD Tasks” in the Proceedings of the Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe (ECAADE) 2007 Conference. Frankfurt/Wiesbaden, Germany, 2007, pp. 177-183.

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Lean Design Discourse: Searching for Structure and Eliminating Waste in Design” in the Proceedings of the European Academy of Design 2007 Conference (EAD07). Izmir, Turkey, 2007, pp. 421-427.

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Studying Correlates of Design Students’ Computer Attitudes” in the Proceedings of the 1st International CIB Postgraduate Conference on Built Environment and Information Technologies. Ankara, Turkey: METU, 2006, pp. 1-13.

Pektaş, Ş. T., “Process Integration in Building Design Using the Parameter-based Design Structure Matrix” in E-Activities and Intelligent Support in Design and the Built Environment: Proceedings of the 9th Europia International Conference. Paris, France: Europia Productions, 2003, pp. 63-72.

Pektaş, Ş. T., “A Framework for Building Design Process Modeling with Parameter-based Design Structure Matrices” in Innovative Developments in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction: the Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovation in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Loughborough, UK, Rotterdam: MillPress, 2003. pp. 25-31. (ISI Proceedings Citation Index)

Taşlı, Ş., “What does Computer Aided Design Offer for Producing Livable Buildings in the 21st Century?” in Proceedings of the Livable Environments and Architecture International Congress (LIVENARCH 2001). Trabzon, Turkey: KTU, 2001, pp. 278-282.

Taşlı, Ş., “Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice in Architectural Education: The Case of CAAD Teaching” in Re-integrating Theory and Design in Architectural Education: Proceedings of the 19th European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) International Conference. Leuven, Belgium: EAAE, 2001, pp. 203-209.

Published Conference Abstracts
Pektaş, Ş. T. & Demirkan, H., “Experiences with MOODLE as a Communication Tool for Design Teamwork: A Users’ Perspective”, Computational Design in Architecture Symposium, In Extended Abstracts Book of Computational Design in Architecture Symposium, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul, 2010, pp. 55-58. (In Turkish)

Refereed Conference Presentations without Proceedings
Pektaş, Ş. T. & Demirbaş, O., “Computer Attitudes, Learning Styles and Computer Experiences of Interior Architecture Undergraduates”, Designing the Future: Reflections of the Developments in Computer Aided Design on Education Symposium, May 16, 2008, Bilkent University, Ankara. (In Turkish)

Karakaya, A. F. & Pektaş, Ş. T., “A Framework for the Use of Web-Based Systems for Teaching Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Design”, Computer Aided Design in Architectural Education: Integrated Approaches Symposium, March 23, 2007, Middle East Technical University, Ankara. (In Turkish)