On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the University of Technology held the PhD dissertation defense of researcher Ahmed Hamid Kazem, titled “Systems Management in Architecture.” The defense panel included distinguished professors from various universities, among them Prof. Dr. Saad Fawzi Tu’ma, Head of the Architecture Department at the University of Baghdad, who participated as a committee member.
The dissertation explored the concept of systems management in architecture by analyzing the relationship between implicit and explicit systems in design and administrative processes. The study emphasized the importance of integrated management of architectural systems and how administrative thinking can enhance design quality through the development of an effective managerial approach that improves the efficiency of design processes. It also examined the reciprocal influence of cultural, social, and administrative values in architecture on both explicit and implicit levels.
The study proposed a comprehensive model for systems management in architecture, structured around three main levels:
- Conceptual Model
- Organizational Model
- Practical Model
The research concluded with a flexible management framework that allows architects to balance creative aspects with the functional requirements of projects, ultimately improving architectural output and enhancing design efficiency.
Defense Committee Members
- Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza (Architectural Design) – Chair
- Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdul Aali Rashid (Architectural Design) – Member
- Prof. Dr. Saad Fawzi Tu’ma (Urban Design) – Member
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mufeed Ihsan Shuk (Urban Planning) – Member
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Brizat Qasim Hussein Fahmi (Architectural Design) – Member
- Prof. Dr. Abdullah Saadon Salman (Architectural Design) – Member & Supervisor
The study concluded with several recommendations aimed at academic institutions, consulting offices, the Iraqi Engineers Syndicate, and government entities to enhance architectural practices in Iraq at both theoretical and practical levels.
