Ayşe

Sustainability Architect- Turkey, Europe

Prominent organizations

Allianz Turkey, Eczacıbaşı Holding, Türkiye İş Bankası, Ernst & Young, JLL,  InterContinental Hotels, Bupa, Oyak Real Estate

Service Specialization

Green architecture & interiors, Consulting & Strategy, Data, Ratings & Analytics

Focus Areas

Built Environment, Regulatory Compliance, Carbon Accounting

About Ayse

I’m an architect and sustainability consultant based in Istanbul. LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador. Nearly a decade delivering green building certification and technical sustainability work across 40+ international projects in Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. federal program, airports, data centers, flagship retail, corporate HQs.

My core expertise is LEED (v4 / v4.1 / v5), where I’ve led end-to-end certification processes across the full range of BD+C, ID+C, and O+M rating systems. On the BREEAM side, I’ve delivered consultancy work on both New Construction and In-Use International projects across retail and office assets; scorecard development, credit coordination, technical documentation, and assessor support. I hold WELL AP and Fitwel Ambassador credentials and support these scopes within integrated certification engagements, with growing project experience in both. My technical work also spans Life Cycle Assessment (One Click LCA) and embodied carbon.

I run an independent practice supported by a trusted network of specialist consultants, allowing me to assemble the right team for each project and deliver full-scope services with the right technical depth at every stage.

Beyond certification, I’m a Climate Fresk facilitator and permaculture designer; bringing a systems lens to how buildings, people, and operations actually connect.

In short: I don’t just help projects get certified, I help them perform better, and make that performance visible and actionable.

Sample past projects

Flagship International Retail- Sustainability & LEED for a Fortune 500

Multiple flagship stores achieved LEED Platinum certification, setting a benchmark for the client's European retail portfolio with exemplary performance in energy efficiency, material transparency, and indoor environmental quality.

LEED certification for a mission-critical data center for a major Turkish bank

Gold certification achieved- the first LEED v4 Data Centers certification awarded in Türkiye.

BREEAM for Shopping Mall Portfolio- Akis GYO- Akbatı & Akasya

Both assets achieved BREEAM In-Use Excellent- placing them among the top tier for sustainable retail operations in Türkiye.

LEED delivery & Life Cycle Assessment for Antalya Airport, Türkiye

LEED v4 Gold certification achieved, setting a benchmark for sustainable airport developments in Türkiye.

Testimonials

"What I particularly value about Ayşe is her willingness to collaborate and support the team when needed. She communicates clearly, takes ownership of her responsibilities, and contributes positively to the overall project environment. It has been great working with her, and I wish her continued success in her career."
-Mustafa Dehmen
LEED AP | PMVE | Passive House Designer
"Ayşe combines deep expertise in sustainable building design and green building certifications, particularly LEED, with a practical and collaborative approach. I was always impressed by her professionalism, technical knowledge, and ability to navigate complex sustainability challenges while keeping project teams engaged and focused. Beyond her expertise, she is a supportive and trusted colleague who is genuinely passionate about sustainability. It was a pleasure working with her, and I would not hesitate to recommend her to any organization seeking an experienced sustainability professional."
-Gülşen Şahin
Associate Director – Sustainability, CBRE Ireland