Department: Architecture Engineering
The workshop in brief: Other information about the Event:
The workshop aims to address the challenges and gaps in the collaboration between architectural academia and governmental execution sectors. The primary goal is to enhance the understanding and facilitate the transition of architecture students, recent graduates, and professionals from academic settings to industry roles.
Objectives of the Workshop:
1. Enhance Understanding: Provide participants with a clear perspective on the current state of collaboration between the educational and executive sectors in architecture.
2. Skill Development: Equip attendees with practical skills and insights needed to navigate and bridge the gap between academia and the governmental sector.
3. Networking: Create opportunities for participants to connect with professionals and experts in the field, fostering relationships that can aid in their professional growth.
This workshop is designed to be an engaging and informative session, offering attendees valuable resources like curated reading materials and case studies, alongside hands-on activities to apply learned concepts in practical scenarios.
Participants: The workshop was attended by architecture students, recent graduates, and professionals. These participants came together to gain insights and practical experience in transitioning from academia to industry within the field of architecture.
Place: Tishk International University_ The workshop took place in the Main Building, on the 2nd Floor, Room 302.
The workshop included the following session topics:
• Introduction to virtual design principles and software tools like Rhino and Grasshopper, focusing on their application to real-world scenarios.
• Hands-on practice session where participants created parametric forms manually, guided by the software, to understand their practical implementation in the real world.
The presenters for the workshop were Mr. Barham Abdul from Tishk International University at Sulaymaniyah, and Mr. Shad Sherzad from Tishk International University at Erbil.
The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between architectural education and the practical government executive sectors, fostering a deeper understanding and collaboration. Key outcomes included enhanced practical skills among participants, better preparedness for transitioning from academia to industry, and strengthened networks between students, recent graduates, professionals, and industry experts. These outcomes collectively contribute to a more informed and capable future workforce in the architectural sector.
