About Greenlady2015
Sustainability expert in the built environment.
Dr. Erten completed her BS degree in Civil Engineering from Boaziçi University in stanbul and received MS and Ph.D. degrees from Rutgers University in USA in Civil and Environmental Engineering (1994). While working for AECOM and BOVIS Lend Lease in Los Angeles offices, Dr. Erten lectured as an Adjunct Faculty at USC. She later completed the executive program at Harvard University’s School of Public Health on Leadership in Sustainability. She worked as the Director of Clinton Climate Initative the implementing partner of (C-40) for Clinton Foundation in Istanbul. She has been elected to serve on US Green Building Council Board (2014-2017). She served on the LEED International Committee, and advisory committee of World GBC, French HQE, along with sustainable buildings policy committee of Europian Regional Network (ERN) of World GBC. She is the co-founder of Turkey Green Building Council and served as the President and Vice-President (2007-2016). She received the President’s Award given by World Green Building Council (WGBC) for her outstanding contributions to the global sustainability movement in 2012. She has been awarded BREEAM FELLOW recognition by British Building Research Establishment (BRE) in 2016. She received the Women in Sustainability Leadership Award (WSLA) in 2017 from (USGBC).
Featured articles and news
The UK's Modern Industrial Strategy: A 10 year plan
Previous consultation criticism, current key elements and general support with some persisting reservations.
Building Safety Regulator reforms
New roles, new staff and a new fast track service pave the way for a single construction regulator.
Architectural Technologist CPDs and Communications
CIAT CPD… and how you can do it!
Cooling centres and cool spaces
Managing extreme heat in cities by directing the public to places for heat stress relief and water sources.
Winter gardens: A brief history and warm variations
Extending the season with glass in different forms and terms.
Restoring Great Yarmouth's Winter Gardens
Transforming one of the least sustainable constructions imaginable.
Construction Skills Mission Board launch sector drive
Newly formed government and industry collaboration set strategy for recruiting an additional 100,000 construction workers a year.
New Architects Code comes into effect in September 2025
ARB Architects Code of Conduct and Practice available with ongoing consultation regarding guidance.
Welsh Skills Body (Medr) launches ambitious plan
The new skills body brings together funding and regulation of tertiary education and research for the devolved nation.
Paul Gandy FCIOB announced as next CIOB President
Former Tilbury Douglas CEO takes helm.
UK Infrastructure: A 10 Year Strategy. In brief with reactions
With the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
Ebenezer Howard: inventor of the garden city. Book review.
The Grenfell Tower fire, eight years on
A time to pause and reflect as Dubai tower block fire reported just before anniversary.
Airtightness Topic Guide BSRIA TG 27/2025
Explaining the basics of airtightness, what it is, why it's important, when it's required and how it's carried out.
Construction contract awards hit lowest point of 2025
Plummeting for second consecutive month, intensifying concerns for housing and infrastructure goals.
Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025
Examining the state of mental health in construction, shedding light on levels of stress, anxiety and depression.