Ever since the oil crisis in 1973, it has been understood that a large amount of the

Energy consumed in buildings for their heating, cooling, and lighting is directly linked to the way in which the buildings are designed. Different categories of buildings have different energy needs. But at the same time, energy consumption of buildings for cooling and heating needs is dictated by the climate, the type of building, and the equipment that has been installed. In addition, with recent climactic changes, especially the constant temperature increases, which affect the built environment, the need to record the actual situation and promote good practices becomes imperative. At the same time, it was realized that a densely built urban environment creates a microclimate on its own, affecting energy balance. It is obvious that without a correct interpretation of climatic, geographic, and location parameters, meeting the goals in a project a posteriori would be very difficult. An improved architectural approach improves both energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality and, consequently, the quality of life of the inhabitants. Also, a series of technologies has been incorporated in building design, utilizing solar energy in order to achieve lighting, heating, and cooling, with minimal conventional energy consumption. The aim of this study is to examine the urban regeneration process, to explain by example how eco-technology is used in this process, and to produce a general conclusion by analyzing the press reports on the urban transformation in the Sur province of Diyarbakir. Keywords::urban renewal, urbanization, eco-technology, sustainability in construction, energy systems, urban transformation in Diyarbakir, urban transformation in Sur Province.