S. Brell Cokcan

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S. Brell Cokcan is a leading researcher at the intersection of architecture, robotics, and sustainable construction, with a primary focus on automating building processes to enhance energy efficiency and material reuse. Her work critically addresses the full building life-cycle, from fabrication to end-of-life, pioneering methods for automated refurbishment and deconstruction. Her most cited paper, "Automated refurbishment & end-of-life processes research approaches in German and Japanese construction" (2016, 3 citations), offers a comparative analysis of cutting-edge robotic strategies for disassembly and recycling, highlighting how automation can transform construction sites into more sustainable, circular systems. This research is foundational for the emerging field of "construction robotics," where she explores how robotic fabrication can reduce waste and energy consumption. Brell Cokcan’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging German engineering precision with Japanese efficiency, proposing scalable solutions for the "construction site of the future." Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in sustainable architecture, digital fabrication, and the role of robotics in achieving net-zero building life-cycles.