العربية 
Ibb- The Department of Architecture at the University of Science and Technology (UST) – Ibb Branch organized, during Monday and Tuesday, the discussion of Graduation Projects (1) for fourth-level students in the Department of Architecture for the academic year 1448 AH, amid distinguished academic attendance and praise for the scientific and creative level of the projects presented, which focused on providing architectural and developmental solutions that meet the needs of the local community.
Discussion of Graduation Projects for Architecture at UST – Ibb
The discussion of the graduation projects took place in the presence of the Director of the University Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, and the Deputy Director of the Branch, Dr Badr Al-Farah, along with the Discussion and Evaluation Committee, which included:
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Dr Ali Darmoush – Head of the Department of Architecture – Chair of the Committee
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Prof Mukhtar Al-Ariqi – Member
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Prof Ahmed Emad Al-Athouri – Member
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Assistant Engineer Sadeq Atef – Member
During the discussion, the Director of the Branch and his Deputy listened to summaries of the projects presented by the students, which reflected an advanced scientific level and a high capacity for creativity and innovation in presenting ideas and providing design treatments, embodying the academic and engineering skills the students acquired during their years of university study.
Architectural Graduation Projects Serving Development and Society in Yemen
This year’s graduation projects were distinguished by their focus on addressing real developmental and community needs in Ibb Governorate and neighboring Yemeni governorates, through designs and proposals for various projects, including service, educational, health, and tourism fields, in addition to cultural and recreational centers.
These projects aim to contribute to meeting the needs of the local community and keeping pace with the aspirations of sustainable urban development, according to solid academic and engineering standards, while taking into account the Yemeni architectural identity and the privacy of the local environment.
These orientations reflect the keenness of the Architecture students to employ their knowledge and skills in proposing design solutions that respond to realistic challenges and support the paths of urban and service development in Yemen.
Director of the University Branch: Student Projects Embody the University’s Mission in Serving Society
During the discussion, the Director of the University Branch, Dr Makram Al-Jamali, affirmed that the students’ orientation towards preparing projects that touch the developmental reality of Ibb Governorate and neighboring governorates embodies the University‘s mission in serving society and links the theoretical aspect with practical application.
He noted that these projects reflect the awareness of Architecture students of their developmental role as qualified engineering cadres capable of competing and providing innovative architectural solutions that contribute to serving society and responding to its needs.
Discussion Committee Praises the Scientific and Creative Level of the Projects
For its part, the Discussion and Evaluation Committee praised the scientific level of the projects presented and the analytical and planning studies and distinguished design treatments they included.
The Committee affirmed that the students demonstrated a high ability to employ the knowledge and skills they acquired during their years of study and transform them into applicable developmental ideas and proposals, reflecting the development of their capabilities in the fields of architectural design, analysis, and planning.
More Than 20 Developmental and Service Projects for Fourth-Level Students
In a statement, the Head of the Department of Architecture, Dr Ali Darmoush, explained that the discussion activities, which lasted two days, witnessed the presentation and discussion of more than 20 developmental and service projects for the governorate in particular and Yemen in general.
He explained that these discussions address the theoretical studies “theses” that precede the practical applied studies and simulation of projects on the ground, enabling students to develop their design ideas according to scientific and academic foundations, in preparation for moving to subsequent applied stages.
Academic, Administrative, and Community Attendance
The discussion was attended by the Head of the Sharia and Law Department, Dr Omar Shaddad, the Director of Public Relations and Marketing and faculty member in the Department of Architecture, Eng. Hamza Al-Majidi, and a number of faculty members in the Department, namely Eng. Jamal Al-Shami, Eng. Radfan Al-Salahi, and Eng. Amal Shahbeen, along with a number of academic and administrative staff at the University Branch, and parents and relatives of the fourth-level students in the Department of Architecture.
This event comes within the framework of interest in developing the outputs of engineering education, enhancing students’ capabilities to link theoretical knowledge with practical applications, and preparing qualified architectural cadres that contribute to serving society and supporting sustainable development.
