Hayriye Esbah-Tunçay is Professor and Professor of Landscape Architecture at the Istanbul Technical University and former visiting researcher Fulbright at Harvard University's Graduate School of Design. Recognized for her pioneering research in landscape ecology and its impactful integration into design, she is a leading figure in shaping sustainable cities in the face of climate change challenges. Emphasizing the essential link between human well-being and ecological harmony, its vision encompasses urban, rural, natural, historical and cultural landscapes.
His illustrious career has numerous awards, such as the Turkish Higher Education Council Fellowship, the prestigious Fulbright Research Fellowship and various European Union research grants. As founding director of HET (Habitat-Ecology-Technology), an Istanbul-based landscape architecture and urban design firm, she leads innovative projects that promote climate sustainability and resilience, receiving numerous national and international awards and recognitions, such as the National Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Awards (8 times), the Idea King International Design Award (China, 2013), the Aim for the Sky competition: The Buffalo Skyway Corridor (USA, 2019) and the International Design Competition of Taksim Square (Turkey, 2020).
Esbah-Tunçay holds a PhD in Environmental Design and Planning from Arizona State University and a Master's Degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Arizona. She is registered as a landscape architect at the College of Landscape Architects of Turkey and is a member of ICOMOS and Europa Nostra, exemplifying her commitment to excellence and professional advancement in her field.
