Field Visit for Third-Year Students – Urban Planning Branch
Field Visit for Third-Year Students – Urban Planning Branch
Under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Mazen Mahdi and Dr. Nada Khalil, a field visit was conducted on Thursday, December 5, 2024, for third-year students of the Urban Planning branch. The visit covered the Al-Karrada district and Al-Jadriya Mall. This activity was part of the essential requirements for site analysis and aimed to identify key factors and constraints influencing the design process.
During the visit, students explored the key features of commercial centers, learning to identify essential design considerations and principles. The visit encouraged students to think critically and incorporate these insights into their project concepts.
We wish our students continued success and enriching educational experiences!
The reception and commencement of first-year students in the Department of Architecture for both the Architectural and Urban Planning branches.
The discussion of the master's thesis titled "The Impact of Self-Organization on the Adaptation of Architectural Systems.
The Department of Architecture won second place in the University Table Tennis Championship.
The Department of Architecture secured second place in the University Table Tennis Championship. The tournament took place on Sunday, November 10, 2024, and Monday, November 11, 2024, for male and female students, respectively. Student "Aya Alaa" from the fourth year achieved second place for females, while student "Mustafa Asaad" from the fourth year secured second place for males.
Congratulations to our dear students on their victory, and we wish them further success and achievements.
The discussion of the doctoral thesis titled "Urban Competitiveness".
On Thursday, November 13, 2024, the doctoral thesis of researcher (Seba Mujtaba Abdul Wahid), titled "Urban Competitiveness," was discussed. The thesis explores the concept of urban competitiveness as a central framework to support the development of cities and enhance their ability to adapt to contemporary changes, with a focus on urban intelligence as a key factor in improving the performance of residential neighborhoods. The study concentrated on developing an integrated model for competitive performance based on three main dimensions: productivity, efficiency, and quality, with urban intelligence being the primary driver for achieving this integration.
The study concluded that enhancing urban intelligence contributes to the development of residential neighborhoods, transforming them into integrated environments that meet the needs of residents and increase their attractiveness for investment and development. The researcher recommended applying innovative urban designs based on smart technologies to support economic activities, improve resource efficiency, and raise the standard of living for residents, with an emphasis on building interactive and sustainable communities.
The thesis highlights the importance of smart residential neighborhoods as a key tool for developing modern cities and achieving sustainable competitiveness on both local and international levels.
The discussion committee was composed of the following esteemed professors:
- Prof. Dr. Abdullah Saadoun Salman … Chairman
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mufeed Ihsan Al-Shouk … Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Areej Karim Siddiqan … Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Dhirgham Mazher Karim … Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Rana Mazen Mahdi … Member
- Prof. Dr. Safa Al-Din Hussein Ali … Supervisor Member
- Prof. Dr. Mohamed Saleh Turki … Supervisor Member
