Associate Professor KONCA ŞAHER
Head of the Department of Interior Architecture and Environmental Design
Education
Doctorate
DELFT UNİVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Bina Teknolojisi
Master's Degree
ORTA DOĞU TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Mimarlık
Bachelor's Degree
ORTA DOĞU TEKNİK ÜNİVERSİTESİ
Mimarlık
Research Areas
- Hacim ve bina akustiği ölçüm, modelleme ve akustik konfor değerlendirmesi.
- Farklı kullanıcılar için (yetişkinler, çocuklar, işitme engelli bireyler) akustik kriterlerin değerlendirilmesi.
- Binaı ve hacim akustiği ile ilgili kriterler, kılavuz dökümanlar ve mevzuat çalışmaları.
- Çevresel gürültü ölçümleri, değerlendirmesi ve gürültü kontrolü önerileri.
Work Experience
2020 /
Continuing
President
Türk Akustik Derneği
2007 /
2013
ATKINS
Principal Acoustic Consultant
2002 /
2007
Araştırmacı
Technische Universiteit Delft
2005 /
2006
Marie Curie Bursiyeri
Danimarka Teknik Üniversitesi (Kopenhag)
Administrative Duties
| Görev Adı | Görev Yeri | Başlangıç tarihi | Bitiş Tarihi |
|---|---|---|---|
| İç Mimarlık ve Çevre Tasarımı Bölüm Başkanı | İç Mimarlıık ve Çevre Tasarımı | 01.02.2021 |
Publications
- Şaher, Konca; Dümen, Ayça Şentop; Sezgin, Hakika; Nas, Sezin; Kelle, Dilara; Demiral, Yücel (2024), "REFLECTIONS ON THE INTERNATIONAL NOISE AWARENESS DAY 2023 ACTIVITIES", Proceedings of the International Congress on Sound and Vibration,
- Nas, Sezin; Şaher, Konca; Mıhçı, Gürkan; Aytıs, Saadet (2024), "EXPLORING THE ACOUSTIC IDENTITY OF DERINKUYU UNDERGROUND CITY", Proceedings of the International Congress on Sound and Vibration,
- Luzzi, Sergio; Bartalucci, Chiara; Macchie, Sara Delle; Pedrero, Antonio; Saher, Konca (2024), "INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS AMONG SCHOOLS AS A FOLLOW-UP OF THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF SOUND", Proceedings of the International Congress on Sound and Vibration,
- Şaher, Konca; Öztürk, Ayşe; Dümen, Ayça Şentop; Demiral, Yücel; Ozankan, Altay (2023), "THROUGH HEALTIER LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN TURKISH SCHOOLS", Proceedings of Forum Acusticum,
- Şaher, Konca; Sezgin, Hakika; Dümen, Ayça Şentop; Nas, Sezin; Kulak, Seda; Özçetin, Zuhal (2023), "EXPERIENCES FROM IYS 2020, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND AWARENESS ACTIVITIES IN TURKEY", Proceedings of Forum Acusticum,
- Aslan, Ahmet; Saher, Konca; Tozoglu, Ahmet Erdem (2023), "ACOUSTIC TRANSFORMATION OF ROCK-CUT CAVES INTO PERFORMANCE SPACES", Proceedings of Forum Acusticum,
- Şaher, Konca; Bulunuz, Mızrap; Kelmendi, Jonida; Nas, Sezin (2023), "Assessment of speech intelligibility during different teaching activities in classrooms with and without acoustic treatment", Applied Acoustics, Vol.207, DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2023.109346
- Şentop Dümen, Ayça; Şaher, Konca; Kurra, Selma (2022), "Towards new acoustic policies in the 'new normal' of the Covid-19 pandemic", Proceedings of the International Congress on Acoustics,
- Şentop Dümen, Ayça; Şaher, Konca; Kurra, Selma (2022), "Towards new acoustic policies in the 'new normal' of the Covid-19 pandemic", Proceedings of the International Congress on Acoustics,
- Şentop Dümen, Ayça; Şaher, Konca (2020), "Noise annoyance during COVID-19 lockdown: A research of public opinion before and during the pandemic", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol.148, No.6, 3489-3496 DOI: 10.1121/10.0002667
- Saher, Konca; Nas, Sezin; Karaböce, Baki; Kirbaş, Cafer; Bilgiç, Eyüp (2016), "Room acoustic modelling of a reverberation chamber", Proceedings of the INTER-NOISE 2016 - 45th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering: Towards a Quieter Future, 1043-1049
- Şaher, Konca (2016), "Mountain Bike Venue Test Event noise assessment London 2012 olympic and paralympic games", Akustika, Vol.25, No.1, 62-65
- Şaher, Konca; Nijs, Lau; Hordijk, Truus (2014), "Acoustic design guidelines for adults with intellectual disability", Proceedings of Forum Acusticum, Vol.2014-January,
- Şaher, Konca; Cahill, Ben (2014), "London 2012 olympic and paralympic games-Acoustic design aspects of temporary venues", Proceedings of Forum Acusticum, Vol.2014-January,
- Cahill, Ben; Saher, Konca; Hill, Noel (2011), "Carbon critical design considerations in acoustic design", Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics, Vol.33, No.PART 1, 7-13
- Şaher, K.; Hill, N.; Clouston, J. (2008), "Comparison between column speakers and flat panel speakers in a metro station by odeon", Institute of Acoustics - 24th Reproduced Sound Conference 2008, Reproduced Sound 2008: Immersive Audio, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics, Vol.30, No.PART 6, 305-315
- Nijs, Lau; Saher, Konca; Den Ouden, Daniël (2008), "Effect of room absorption on human vocal output in multitalker situations", Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, Vol.123, No.2, 803-813 DOI: 10.1121/1.2821410
- Ozis, Feridun; Saher, Konca (2007), "Investigation of room acoustic properties for clarinet and piano in recording studios", Turkish Acoustical Society - 36th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering, INTER-NOISE 2007 ISTANBUL, Vol.4, 2632-2635
- Saher, Konca; Nijs, Lau (2007), "Acoustical quality investigation in living rooms in day-care centers", Turkish Acoustical Society - 36th International Congress and Exhibition on Noise Control Engineering, INTER-NOISE 2007 ISTANBUL, Vol.4, 2646-2650
- Angelakis, K.; Şaher, K.; Alvarez, J. (2006), "Virtual representation and qualification of soundscapes of open public spaces", Institute of Acoustics - Spring Conference Futures in Acoustics 2006: Today's Research - Tomorrow's Careers, Vol.1, 98-104
- Şaher, Konca; Angelakis, Kostas; Alvarez, Jorge (2006), "Performance and Rehearsal Hall for children: Collaboration between architecture and acoustic students", Institute of Acoustics - 6th International Conference on Auditorium Acoustics 2006, 195-201
- Şaher, Konca; Nijs, Lau (2006), "Absorption coefficient for acoustical quality in living rooms in care centers for people with intellectual disabilities", Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA - 35th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, INTER-NOISE 2006, Vol.5, 3158-3165
- Şaher, Konca; Rindel, Jens Holger; Nijs, Lau (2006), "Comparisons between binaural in-situ recordings and auralizations", Audio Engineering Society - 120th Convention Spring Preprints 2006, Vol.4, 1700-1707
- Şaher, Konca; Nijs, Lau; Van Der Voorden, Marinus (2005), "Definition of material properties in the acoustical model calibration", Audio Engineering Society - 118th Convention Spring Preprints 2005, Vol.3, 1364-1371
- Şaher, Konca; Rindel, Jens Holger; Nijs, Lau; Van Der Voorden, Marinus (2005), "Impacts of reverberation time, absorption location and background noise on listening conditions in multi source environment", Forum Acusticum Budapest 2005: 4th European Congress on Acustics, 2517-2522
Projects
| Project Name | Role in the Project | Project Type | Fund Establishment | Project Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101008186 CONSIDER-Sustainable Management of Industrial Heritage as a Resource for Urban Development | Araştırmacı | Uluslararası Proje | HORIZON 2020 |
01.10.2021 30.09.2025 |
| DESIGNHUB-İST Tasarım Eğitim ve Uygulama Merkezi | Araştırmacı | Ulusal Proje | İSTKA |
01.12.2021 30.05.2023 |
| 21514107-232.01 -230370: İşitme Engelliler için Sınıf Akustiğinin İyileştirilmesi | Yürütücü | Ulusal Proje | TÜBİTAK BİDEB |
01.06.2014 01.06.2016 |
Courses Offered
| Course Name | Course Code | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Interior Architecture Project I: Spatial Unit Studio | IAR201 | 2023/24 Summer |
| Interior Architecture Project II: Spatial System Studio | IAR202 | 2023/24 Summer |
| Interior Architecture Project III: Spatial Re-Use Studio | IAR301 | 2023/24 Summer |
| Interior Architecture Project IV: Interior-Urban and Environment Interface Studio | IAR302 | 2023/24 Summer |
| Interior Architecture Project V: Sustainable Interiors Studio | IAR401 | 2023/24 Summer |
| Interior Architecture VI-Final Project: Complex Interiors Studio | IAR402 | 2023/24 Summer |
| Designing User Experience in Interior Architecture | IAR344 | 2023/24 Spring |
| Interior Architecture Design Systems II: Building Materials | IAR254 | 2023/24 Spring |
| Interior Architecture Design Systems III: Building Services | IAR351 | 2023/24 Fall |
| Interior Architecture Design Systems III: Building Services | IAR351 | 2024/25 Fall |
| Human Centered Design | DES514 | 2024/25 Fall |