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Articles · Tıbbiye Bülteni
Articles by Nurullah PİLTAN
Seven articles on cities, healthcare buildings and the architectural profession.
Brief summaries appear below. The complete Turkish articles open on Tıbbiye Bülteni in a new tab.
View the author page In a new tab, in TurkishWe Must Transform Istanbul Block by Block, Not Building by Building · In a new tab, in Turkish
Nurullah Piltan proposes planning Istanbul’s renewal at city-block scale, addressing property agreements, public spaces and building permits together.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in TurkishOpening Doors for Architects Opens Doors for Türkiye. · In a new tab, in Turkish
The proposal for green passports after ten years in architectural practice is explored through international partnerships, professional exchange and Türkiye’s design service exports.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in TurkishFrom Darüşşifa to City Hospital: The Architecture of Healing · In a new tab, in Turkish
From historic darüşşifas to contemporary hospitals, this article explores human-centred design through clear circulation, daylight, privacy and adaptability.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in TurkishWe Must Transform Permit Processes as Well as Respond to Earthquakes! · In a new tab, in Turkish
Shared technical criteria, early design advice and preliminary application checks are proposed to reduce waiting and repeated work in urban renewal.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in TurkishA Critical Formula for Block-Based Renewal: A 51% Majority · In a new tab, in Turkish
The article proposes extending majority decision mechanisms to city blocks, considering property rights, fair valuation and transparent allocation together.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in TurkishUrban Renewal Must Move Beyond Individual Negotiations! · In a new tab, in Turkish
Advocating coordinated planning instead of separate parcel negotiations, this article considers parking, green space, energy use and shared quality of life at block scale.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in TurkishHealthcare Facility or Neighbourhood Home? Why Local Architecture Matters in Family Health Centres · In a new tab, in Turkish
The article considers how family health centres grounded in local climate, materials and neighbourhood scale can support belonging, comfort and accessibility.
Read on Tıbbiye Bülteni In a new tab, in Turkish