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Monday, 23 September 2024 07:29
Discussion of the master's thesis titled "Digitizing Urban Spaces: An Exploratory Study Towards Interactive Urban Spaces.
Written by hindOn Monday, September 16, 2024, the master's thesis of student Dima Wahab Abdul Rasool, titled "Digitizing Urban Spaces: An Exploratory Study Towards Interactive Urban Spaces," was discussed. The thesis addressed the concept of "urban digitization" and its impact on creating interactive urban spaces. This includes equipping open spaces with modern digital structures supported by sensory elements (auditory, visual, kinetic, and tactile) and their influence on adapting traditional spaces to meet the demands of the digital age and its users, in line with the global trend towards smart cities. The aim is to enrich the human urban experience, create new user experiences, and enhance social interactions in innovative and creative ways.
The thesis highlighted the lack or scarcity of digital structures at the local level and the challenges faced in establishing them. The study aimed to build a theoretical framework linking the characteristics of interactive digital structures to their effect on enhancing social interactions and improving urban space, thus elevating the overall urban performance of the city.
The study employed a mixed-methods approach (quantitative and qualitative), including surveys and questionnaires, direct interviews, and analysis of respondents' answers using statistical methods and software. The findings concluded that the presence of interactive digital structures (such as screens, floors, gates, and interactive fountains) significantly contributed to increasing urban social interactions, making users feel a sense of ownership of public space, meaning that users create their open space rather than just being spectators.
The discussion committee consisted of esteemed professors:
- Prof. Dr. Wahda Mahmoud Shukr ………..…… Chair
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Nada Abdul-Mueen Hassan ………… Member
- Dr. Lina Ghanem Yaqoub ……… Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Haider Jasim Al-Saadi ………… Member and Supervisor
We wish the researcher and all our graduate students success and prosperity.
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Sunday, 08 September 2024 10:29
Discussion of the master's thesis titled "Urban Topophilia: A Study of Urban Spaces within Contemporary Residential Complexes"
Written by sohaibOn Thursday, September 5, 2024, the master's thesis of student Mustafa Malik Anas was discussed. The thesis is titled "Urban Topophilia: A Study of Urban Spaces within Contemporary Residential Complexes." The thesis explored the concept of "urban topophilia" and its impact on place attachment within contemporary residential complexes.
The thesis addressed the issues of spatial disorganization and the challenges facing urban spaces in vertical residential complexes due to urban development and increasing population density. This often results in a loss of spatial values and meanings and delays in meeting human needs, negatively affecting human and social interactions. The study aimed to build a theoretical framework connecting the physical, social, and symbolic characteristics of a place to enhance attachment and satisfaction, promoting human desires and stability within the place. The study used a quantitative approach, including surveys and questionnaires, and analyzed responses using statistical methods and software. The findings indicated that integrating these spatial characteristics and their various indicators contributes to enhancing place attachment, psychological comfort, and the desire for stability and residence in vertical residential complexes.
The examination committee consisted of the following esteemed members:
- Prof. Dr. Widad Mahmoud Shuker ………..…… Chair
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Dhurgham Mazher Al-Ubaidi ………… Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Nada Abdul-Ma’in Hassan ………… Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Haidar Jasem Al-Saadi ………… Member and Supervisor
We wish the researcher and all our graduate students success and prosperity.
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Sunday, 08 September 2024 10:23
The Department of Architecture at the University of Technology is participating in a leadership training course for trainers.
Written by sohaibUnder the supervision of Assistant Professor Hussein Ali Hassan, a faculty member in our department and the head of the Rehabilitation, Employment, and Graduate Follow-up Unit in the Office of the Vice President for Scientific Affairs,
Engineer Ayat Ali Nafeh, an employee in our department, participated in a leadership training course for trainers held at The Start Hub. The course was overseen by the Prime Minister's Advisor Dr. Hussein Flamers and aimed to teach students and graduates how to apply for entrepreneurial initiatives by developing a project plan within their scientific fields at government and private universities and colleges. The course was successfully completed.
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Wednesday, 14 August 2024 07:22
One of our department’s faculty members received a certificate of appreciation and a badge from the University of Cambridge, UK.
Written by sohaibThe ReachSci Association at the University of Cambridge, UK, awarded a certificate of appreciation and the "Research Heroes" badge to Dr. Yahya Adel Ibrahim for his contribution in supervising the research titled "Enhancing Building Sustainability Through Aerodynamic Shading Devices: An Integrated Design Methodology Using Finite Element Analysis and Optimized Neural Networks," which was published in the Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, indexed in Scopus.
This research is part of the collaborative program between the University of Technology and the University of Cambridge, organized by the Training and Development Division at our university. The program included training for participating researchers, as well as guidance and supervision in completing and writing their research.
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Wednesday, 14 August 2024 07:19
Announcement of Final Admission Results at the University of Technology
Written by sohaibThe University of Technology announces the final admission results for postgraduate studies for the academic year 2024/2025 for applicants in diploma, master's, and doctoral programs.
The accepted candidates will be announced later in accordance with the letters from the Research and Development Department numbered (7535 on 31/7/2024) and (7560 on 1/8/2024), as per the specified timelines.
To view the results, please click on the link below.
Wednesday, 14 August 2024 07:18
Participation of Students from the Department of Architecture in the DUNES Global Competition
Written by sohaibStudents from the Department of Architecture, "Ali Ziyad" and "Aisha Shabeeb," participated in the DUNES Global Competition with a project titled "Wellness Resort in the Sinai Desert – Egypt."
The project's objective is to restore the spirit of the place by creating an immersive experience with nature, aiming to enhance overall well-being through activities that include meditation, training, work, and recreational sports.
Design Concept: The design incorporates principles of environmental design to embody the concept of "Journey Through the Sands of Time," where the desert meets the oasis, representing the womb of the harsh desert in a silent dialogue that sparks creativity in the architectural narrative. This narrative paints a captivating architectural scene that expresses harmony between the interior and exterior, telling the story of coexistence between the harshness of nature and the softness and luxury of life as a duality embraced by the design. The architectural mass is characterized by its strict geometric structure, resembling a Mexican ship with a shell that reflects the barren desert landscape and its harsh sand dunes. This bold color contrast is mirrored in the calm water surface of the oasis, creating a volume that employs natural materials like wood and palm trees, making the surfaces and levels of its spaces appear as threads of dawn in the desert, reflecting the tranquility of nature.
The environmental design focuses on creating a small city resembling a green oasis amidst a sea of sand. The project's volumes, which house its interior spaces, are interconnected, embodying a monument of unity and brotherhood. The environmental design utilizes a system of spaces and openings for ventilation, acting as the lungs of the stone structure that breathe life into the project. By studying the movement of air currents in the desert, the design creates a natural spirit that allows for the entry of light and natural ventilation, spreading light throughout the project and facilitating a coexistence experience for humans with the desert environment. This journey invites contemplation of the Creator's creativity in the vast universe.
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In the presence of Dr. Ibrahim Jawad Kazem, Head of the Architecture Department, Dr. Ahmed Luay Ahmed, Head of the Architectural Branch, under the supervision of Dr. Huda Mohammed Suleiman, Head of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit, in collaboration with the Legal Affairs Department, a seminar titled "Deviant Ethical Ideas: Intellectual Extremism and Moral Deviance and the Iraqi Legal Perspective" was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at 10:30 AM.
The seminar featured presentations by Mr. Haider Abdullah Fadel, Director of the Legal Affairs Department, and Dr. Wadhah Ghassan Abdulqadir. It focused on raising awareness among students about extremist ideas associated with moral deviance, as well as the Iraqi legal stance towards them aimed at deterring and ultimately eliminating these ideas to secure the community from their influence.
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 07:24
Participation of the Architecture Engineering Department in the esteemed General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers' committees
Written by sohaibDr. Ahmed Luay Ahmed, Head of the Architectural Design Department, participated in the regular meeting of the Committee for Correcting Project Implementation in Iraq using Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, included a visit to the new Central Bank of Iraq building in Jadriyah to learn about their experience in applying BIM in the architectural design, details, and services of this complex structure.
The visiting delegation was warmly welcomed by Dr. Engineer Samer Al-Jilawi, Deputy Director General of the Projects Department at the Central Bank of Iraq, and his engineers provided a detailed explanation of the building during the tour. The importance of BIM application for understanding and executing the details of this building was highlighted to the visiting delegation. They praised the efforts of the Iraqi engineering team involved in the project, which has developed successful practices in BIM application. It is expected that mechanisms will be established to transfer this experience to Iraqi engineering staff in the future.
At the end of the visit, the delegation commended this exemplary scientific hosting. The Committee for Correcting Project Implementation in Iraq is currently developing guidance and regulatory instructions for using BIM in building construction processes in Iraq. This effort has been coordinated with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to emphasize the importance of teaching BIM in engineering curricula across all Iraqi universities.
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Tuesday, 16 July 2024 07:19
A seminar in collaboration between the Architecture Engineering Department and the Sustainability Paths Foundation
Written by sohaibUnder the patronage of Dr. Ibrahim Jawad Kazem, Head of the Architecture Department, and in the presence of Associate Professors Mufid Ihsan Al-Shawk and Dr. Yahya Adel Ibrahim, alongside the supervision of the Head of the Psychological Counseling and Educational Guidance Unit, Dr. Huda Mohammed Suleiman, a seminar titled "Community Security and its Relationship with Youth Intellectual Deviation" was held in collaboration with the Sustainability Paths Foundation. The seminar took place on Monday, April 22, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The keynote speaker was Sheikh Dr. Ali Al-Shukrji.
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