On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad hosted the public defense of the PhD dissertation by Intisar Abbas Mohammed from the Department of Architecture Engineering. The dissertation, titled “The Impact of Parametric Modeling for Environmental Urban Morphology on Contemporary Architecture: A Case Study of the Historic Center of Najaf,” was held in Mohammad Makkiyah Hall, under the supervision of Assist. Prof. Dr. Ghada Mohammed Ismail.
Objective of the Thesis:
The thesis aimed to study and analyze the environmental adaptation strategies within the traditional urban fabric, focusing on the influence of parametric modeling on contemporary architectural design through a parametric model.
Key Findings:
- The research demonstrated that it is possible to translate traditional design principles, such as natural ventilation and heat gain reduction, into practical architectural solutions in modern contexts.
- It was concluded that drawing inspiration from the adaptive strategies of the traditional urban fabric, and incorporating parametric modeling, offers great flexibility in exploring different design options. This approach enables the creation of environmentally adaptive buildings that maintain heritage identity while incorporating contemporary touches.
After the scientific discussion and evaluation by the committee members, the researcher was awarded a PhD in Architecture Engineering.
