Design Concepts in Architecture - Different Approaches
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19:40 - 20:10
Mahmoud Hallak
Design Concepts: Conceptions and Misconceptions
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20:10 - 20:20
Closing and Recommendations
Dr. Jasim Azhar
Assistant Professor
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Dr. Azhar holds a PhD degree in Architecture (Architecture and Urban Design) from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. He is currently an assistant professor at the Architecture Dept., KFUPM. His research interests are Architecture Design, Urban Design and Space Analysis, Sustainable Urban Design, Urban Leftover Spaces and their designing, Architectural photography, Computer Visualization and techniques
Title of Presentation:
What is Design Thinking and Why is it Important?
Dr. Jamal Al-Qawasmi
Associate Professor
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Dr. Al-Qawasmi is an associate professor at the Architecture Dept., KFUPM. He holds a Ph.D. in Architecture (Design Computing & Visualization) from Texas A&M University, USA. His research area is in Design Computing and Visulization, Sustainability, and Regional Architecture.
Title of Presentation:
Design Thinking: Creative vs Critical Thinking
Prof. Jihad Awad
Professor
Ajman University
Dr. Jihad Awad is full professor of architecture, currently head of architectural engineering department at Ajman University (AU). Before 2004, he has taught at different Palestinian universities. He holds Dr.-Ing. from University of Stuttgart, Germany, M. Arch. from Kansas State University, USA, and B.Sc. from Yarmouk University, Jordan. He has published several papers and two books in the field of architecture.
Title of Presentation:
Design Concepts in Architecture - Different Approaches
Dr. Mahmoud E. Hallak
Assistant Professor
King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
Dr. Mahmoud E. Hallak is an assistant professor at the Architecture Dept., KFUPM. He obtained his Ph.D. in Architecture from McGill University, Montreal, Canada. His research areas are Design and Creative Thinking, Architectural Theory and Spatial Technology, Design Entrepreneurship and Smart Environments.
Title of Presentation:
Design Concepts: Conceptions and Misconceptions
