Shireen Abdelrahman

ArchitArchitectureecture

Orientation to Orientation to Engineering Engineering coursecourse

What is Architecture?What is Architecture?

It is all our surroundings buildings, houses and project which was built by experts.

It is the art of building. It is the result for planned work. It contains buildings and built

environment that we live, study, worship, get sick and die in.

It is the art of expression about functional spaces, to transfer what architecture must be associated with individual and collective taste for humans and linked to their nature and cultures.

What is Architecture?What is Architecture?

An architectural product or work.An architectural product or work. The discipline dealing with the The discipline dealing with the

principles of design and principles of design and construction and ornamentation construction and ornamentation of fine buildings; "architecture of fine buildings; "architecture and eloquence are mixed arts and eloquence are mixed arts whose end is sometimes beauty whose end is sometimes beauty and sometimes useand sometimes use." ."

What is Architecture?What is Architecture?Architecture (Latin „architectura“, from the Greek Architecture (Latin „architectura“, from the Greek „arkitekton„arkitekton“, “, ὰρχιτεκτονική – arkhitektonike, from ὰρχι chief ὰρχιτεκτονική – arkhitektonike, from ὰρχι chief or leader and Τεκτονική builder or carpenter) is the art and or leader and Τεκτονική builder or carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and other physical structuresscience of designing buildings and other physical structures

The profession of The profession of designing buildings and designing buildings and environments with environments with consideration for their consideration for their esthetic effect. esthetic effect.

What is Architecture?What is Architecture?

The word architecture can have many meanings. Depending on the context,

Architecture can refer to:Architecture can refer to: 1. Any man-made building or structure.2. A man-made building or structure that is important, large, or highly creative.3. A carefully designed object, such as a chair, a spoon, or a tea kettle.

4. A design for a city, town, park, or landscape.5. the art or science of designing and building buildings, structures, objects, and outdoor spaces.6. A building style or method.7. A plan for organizing space.8. The flow of information on a Web page.9. The planned design of any kind of system.10. A systematic arrangement of information or ideas.

Who is the Architect?Who is the Architect? Someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such

as buildings ( An architect is trained and licensed in the planning and designing of

buildings, and participates in supervising the construction of a building

The person who is qualified with scientific and technical and engineering and has the skills and experience required to work in the field of building and construction and architectural design

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Architectural departmentArchitectural department

• The primary mission of the department is to prepare students for successful careers in professional practice and to conduct research in the design, engineering, and construction of buildings with special emphasis on high performance green buildings.• High performance green buildings are energy efficient, healthy, productive, and safe facilities that reduce the environmental impact of the built environment through the use of integrated systems and appropriate materials.

Mission, Vision and GoalsMission, Vision and Goals

To accomplish this mission, the scope of the To accomplish this mission, the scope of the department’s teaching, research and service efforts department’s teaching, research and service efforts includes:includes:- Designing all building systems on principles of safety and serviceability; - Creating high quality, healthy, safe, energy efficient, and productive indoor environments; - Designing lighting and electrical systems that are highly functional and make appropriate use of daylight; - Integrating building systems within a design to optimize overall building performance;-Constructing these facilities using the most functional project delivery methods, building information modeling practices, and ef ficient construction systems;- Promoting leadership and positive influence on the education, design and practice of architectural engineering.

Mission, Vision and GoalsMission, Vision and Goals

Our vision is to educate world-class architectural engineers capable of excelling in the creation of high performance buildings, addressing both new and existing building stock and to continue to be recognized as the premier academic program in the integration of teaching, research, and service in architectural engineering.

Mission, Vision and GoalsMission, Vision and Goals

World-class architectural engineers are:World-class architectural engineers are:(1)Solidly grounded with high professional ethics to handle real life problems elegantly; (2)Competent with breadth and depth in engineering fundamentals and building systems; (3)Aware of the world and sensitive to the environment and international cultures; (4)Versatile and flexible in providing professional services and understanding entrepreneurship; (5)Effective in team operation and cooperation skills;(6)Effective in communication skills and leadership roles.(7)Crucial to our vision is the promotion of continued leadership of architectural engineers in creating positive influences on the education, design, and practice of architecture besides the engineering of building systems.

Mission, Vision and GoalsMission, Vision and Goals

To accomplish our mission and approach our vision, the To accomplish our mission and approach our vision, the Architectural Engineering Department has identified Architectural Engineering Department has identified the following goals:the following goals:

Provide students with the best cross-disciplinary education available for successful careers in the building professions of high performance building design and construction;

Promote effective and efficient graduate programs by developing the resources and programs to attract an outstanding and diverse body of graduate students. Grow external and internal student interest in the Department’s graduate program;

To accomplish our mission and approach our vision, the To accomplish our mission and approach our vision, the Architectural Engineering Department has identified the Architectural Engineering Department has identified the following goals:following goals:

Enhance the AE Department’s leading position in high performance green building research through existing and new initiatives to advance the state-of-the-art in the Architectural Engineering field, particularly related in sustainability and energy efficiency;

Enhance academic excellence through the effective support of faculty, students, and staff including acquiring the necessary human and physical resources to assure expanded success in the Department’s teaching and research goals; and,

Develop and implement a department governance structure that promotes collaboration and cooperation among the Department Head, faculty, and staff.

Holding Public Lectures and workshops in different disciplines related to architecture.

Organizing scientific trips to archaeological and urban areas to provide students with various theoretical and practical knowledge together.

Holding exhibition at the end of each design course to highlight the level of students and their creativity in different disciplines.

Architectural Department ActivitiesArchitectural Department Activities

Academic staff with excellent skills and high capacity in the area of architecture and planning.

Architectural drawing rooms andComputer labs.

Normal classroom equipped with various display equipments.

Halls, workshops and conference rooms to practice various activities of the department.

Possibilities and Equipment Possibilities and Equipment of Architectural Department of Architectural Department

As a result of the growing need for professionals in the As a result of the growing need for professionals in the field of architecture in the local market and field of architecture in the local market and international, there are many opportunities for international, there are many opportunities for different workdifferent work

Pursue graduate studies and work in the academic field in universities.

Work in the institutions and governmental ministries. Work in private institutions (offices Advisory - construction

companies). Work in the management of engineering projects. Work as a researcher in research centers. Supervising the work sites. Work in interior design and decoration companies. Work in the various municipalities in the departments of

projects and planning and the division of land. Work in foreign institutions.

Areas of work and future Areas of work and future opportunities for graduatesopportunities for graduates

Arch. Design StudiosArch. Design StudiosDesign Principles, Environmental design, Design 1,2,3,4,5

Arch. Theories and planningArch. Theories and planningIntroduction to planning, Design theories, Urban design, landscape.

Arch. HistoryArch. HistoryHistory I, II, Islamic history, Palestinian history, Conservation.

Building ConstructionBuilding ConstructionBuilding Construction I,II

Arch. Computer programsArch. Computer programsCAAD, computer applications

Elective coursesElective coursesGraduation ProjectGraduation ProjectGraduation Project I,II

Different CoursesDifferent CoursesInterior design, quantity estimation, GIS, Project management

Study CoursesStudy Courses

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