Khaberni - In fulfillment of the vision of the Faculty of Engineering at Arab Amman University and its mission to enhance applied education, and in implementation of the directions of Professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Widian, President of the University, and under the supervision of Dr. Anwar Al-Assaf, Dean of the Faculty, the Department of Architectural Engineering organized an academic lecture titled: "Designing on a Sloped Site," in cooperation with Bashar Al-Baytar Engineering Office, presented by Engineer Abdul Rahman Al-Baytar and Engineer Majd Al-Mousa, and supervised by Professor Dr. Hanan Ahmed, a faculty member in the college, as part of the practical activities for the Architectural Design (5) course.
The lecture aimed to enhance the practical aspect for the students and equip them with the knowledge related to the principles of design and execution of buildings on sloped sites. The lecturers discussed the key architectural principles that must be considered in this type of project, in addition to the design and structural challenges that architects may face, and they reviewed a collection of projects implemented on sloped sites from the office's work, including: Safad School in Zarqa, the Central Hospital in Madaba, and the building of the Arab Mining Company in Amman (Airport Road), as practical models that link the academic side with professional experience.
At the end of the lecture, a discussion session was opened for students to pose their inquiries and interventions, which created a productive interactive environment between the students and the lecturers, contributing to the enrichment of the educational experience and deepening their understanding of architectural design on sloped sites. This event is part of a series of activities organized by the Department of Architectural Engineering at Arab Amman University to equip students and enable them to analyze architectural projects practically, and enhance their ability to provide innovative design solutions based on a realistic understanding of user needs and functional standards.
