Enhancing design thinking among second-year students through the study of functional and design determinants of a residential house

26/10/2026   Share :        
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The Department of Architectural Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University, College of Engineering, organized scientific presentations on the preliminary studies for the residential house design project for second-year students, as part of the Architectural Design course. The activity aimed to enhance students’ abilities to analyze the design and functional constraints that influence the formation of residential spaces. The presentations covered site analysis and climatic conditions, architectural styles, functional and structural requirements, as well as the analysis of similar architectural examples and a review of design approaches to residential spaces. These studies contribute to achieving integration between the functional, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of residential design. The presentations were conducted under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Razouqi, Asst. Prof. Dr. Sabah Mohammed, Asst. Prof. Dr. Nada Abdul Amir, Lecturer Doaa Hazim, and Lecturer Ghadeer Haider. They followed up on the students’ work and discussed their design proposals, enhancing their analytical and architectural thinking skills and their ability to apply design principles and fundamentals in developing integrated residential solutions that meet users’ needs and the requirements of contemporary life. This activity reflects the Department of Architectural Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University’s commitment to supporting the practical component of the educational process, developing students’ creative abilities, and preparing them to deliver architectural projects that combine functional efficiency, aesthetic value, and responsiveness to environmental requirements. Al-Mustaqbal University: Ranked first among private universities in Iraq.