Architecture and Design Research Conference

In alignment with the goals set by the Architecture and Design Commission to foster and enable the education and research community in the architecture and design sector, the commission proudly presents two key events: The Architecture and Design Research Conference – First Edition – and the Educators’ Forum for Architecture and Design – Second Edition.

Both events promise an enriching experience: the conference, titled ‘Setting the Stage for Architecture and Design Research,’ lays the foundations for a promising vision for research in various sector specialties. The Educators’ Forum titled ‘Change, Shaping the A&D Education Future’ that aims to enhance higher education programs for all sector specialties and bridge the gap between academic and professional practice. With distinguished local and international speakers participating in engaging keynote speeches, panel discussions, round tables and workshops, these events offer an exceptional opportunity for knowledge exchange, enabling participants to gain insights from experiences and global best practices, thus contributing locally to the continued development of architecture and design research and education.

Conference Topics

Topics of Architecture and Design Research Conference

1. Linking research, practice and creativity in the field of architecture and design
2. Inclusivity and sustainability in architecture and design research towards the future
3. Latest architecture and design research practices
4. Innovative research and research leadership in the field of architecture and design.

Topics of Architecture and Design Educators Forum

1. Research transformations and developments in the field of architecture and design education
2. Education between Innovation & Conventional Approaches
3. Meeting Global Challenges.
4. Promoting diversity and inclusion in architecture and design education

Goals

Architecture and Design Research Conference goals

1. Enhancing the status of research and researchers and celebrating their role in developing the architecture and design sector locally and globally.
2. Enabling the exchange of knowledge and ideas between researchers and the academic and practical sectors from various disciplines. This may lead to cooperation and partnership in the future.
3. Providing a platform to share new research results and the latest developments in the field of architecture and design.
4. Learn modern methodologies and techniques in research.

Architecture and Design Educators Forum goals

1. Create an opportunity for discussions on educational and technological aspects of cooperation in the field of architecture and design education.
2. Raising the quality of academic programs in the field of architecture an ­design by adopting the best practices that are unique to the fields of architecture and design education.
3. Enhancing the level of competitiveness in higher education programs in architecture and design disciplines across the Kingdom.

Target Audience

1. Educators and Researchers in the architecture and design sector, including architecture, environmental architecture, urban design and planning, interior design, industrial design, and graphic design.
2. Practitioners in the architecture and design industry who are looking to incorporate the latest research into their practice.
3. Undergraduates and graduate students in the architecture and design sector, seeking to learn about the latest research, methodologies, and career paths.
4. Creative industries sector in the architecture and design industry seeking to learn more about emerging research and solutions in design and architecture.
5. Individuals interested in the field of architecture and design, seeking to expand their knowledge and understanding of the sector.