International Conference on Architecture and Interior Design

International Conference on Architecture and Interior Design

In collaboration with the University of Mosul, Tishk International University (TIU) organized the International Conference of Architecture and Interior Design (ICAD2023), held on November 28th-29th, 2023. The event, titled: Contemporary Built Environment Challenges in the Middle East, and chaired by Mr. Nawaz Dabagh, emerged as a pivotal forum for delving into the latest developments in architecture and interior design, drawing experts, academics, and scholars from around the globe.

ICAD 2023’s rich program included presentations, workshops, and keynote speeches from public figures from the academic, architecture, and engineering world. Notable figures such as Assistant Prof. Dr. Salahaddin Yasin Baper, Head of the Architecture Department at Salahaddin University, and Dr. Muthana J. Al-Bayaty, a distinguished scholar and well-known architect designer with a Ph.D. in Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania, graced the event with their expertise.

Highlights of the conference included Dr. Sabah Shawkat’s examination of Free and Complex Shapes in Contemporary Architecture, blending aesthetic allure with practical utility. Dr. Sherif Farag’s insights into the restoration of the Al Nouri Mosque exemplified a harmonious fusion of historical respect with modern architectural approaches.

A particularly noteworthy session titled Heritage and Artificial Intelligence, featured luminaries like Prof. Dr. Husein Ali, Asst. Prof. Dr. Emad Hani Al allaf, Dr. Dara Yaqoobi, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Sahar Basil Mahmud Al-Qaisi. This discussion centered on the intersection of AI with cultural heritage preservation, emphasizing its role in evaluating and managing ancient structures and cultural data.

ICAD 2023 served as a platform for intellectual discourse, promoting a combination of innovative concepts and conventional perspectives in the domains of architecture and interior design. The knowledge and research will be published in the  Al-Rafidain Engineering Journal (AREJ), ensuring a major and lasting academic impact.