Participation of the Department of Architecture in the Second Arab Architectural Conference
The department chair, faculty members, and students of the Department of Architecture participated in the Second Arab Architectural Conference, which was organized by the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate and the Arab Architects Association, in cooperation with the Arab Engineers Union, and supported by the Iraqi Ministry of Construction and Housing. The conference took place in Baghdad from November 16-17, 2024, under the theme "Sustainability as a Goal for Achieving a Safe Living Environment."
The first session of the first day was chaired by Professor Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Al-Ali, the former head of the department, while the second session of the second day was chaired by the current department head, Professor Dr. Ibrahim Jawad Kazem. Faculty members (Assist. Prof. Dr. Anwar Sobhi Ramadan, Dr. Ata Hassan Aboud, and Dr. Zainab Abdelhadi) presented their research titled: "Young Architectural Practices and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals." Dr. Bilal Samir Ali also presented his research titled: "The Debate on Designing a Centennial Sustainable Building in the Context of the Lindy Effect."
A number of faculty members and students from the department attended the conference's events and sessions, in line with sustainability issues covered in theoretical courses and urban and architectural design projects.
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
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.
