ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TOWARDS ARCHITECTURE BESTPRACTICE IN THE ARAB WORLD

Authors

Sawsan Saridar, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, LebanonFollow
Hisham El-Aranaouty, Associate Professor, Faculty of Architectural Engineering, Beirut Arab University, Delegated from Alexandria University on a secondement to Beirut Arab UniversityFollow

Abstract

Architecture both defines and is defined by social, cultural, political and financial constraints: this is where the discipline and the profession of architecture meet. This mutual sway evolves wherever interferences in the built environment are thought-out and can be strengthened or weakened by the many ways in which the practice of architecture can be undertaken. The more familiar we are about the concerns and factors that control what can be made, the greater the opportunities to propose and make appropriate architectures. Apparently, the criteria in any qualification policy should permit flexibility of approach and will – for reasons including cultural choice, political issues, and son on – vary significantly from country to country. However the weighting of the various criteria have to ensure adequate standards both in educational system as in the professional training. This paper develops, deepens and questions about the regulatory entry routes to the professional practice of architecture in the Arab world. It is also intended to provide an informed basis about strategies for conventional and unconventional models of practice in preparation for the next stages of architect’s work experience and professional experience. With the objective of promoting the implementation of adequate built environment in the practice of architecture, a comprehensive analysis of various pathways of access to the profession are selected as case studies, encompassing examples from across the world. The review of such case studies allows the creation of a comprehensive picture in relation to the conditions for qualification of practitioners of the built environment at the level of the Middle Eastern countries and the Arab World. Such investigation considers the following aspects: professional title and domain of practice, accreditation of courses, internship and professional training, professional examination and continuing professional development.

Keywords

Architecture, Internship, Professional Practice, Program Accreditation

Disciplines

Architecture | Arts and Humanities | Education | Engineering

Recommended Citation

Saridar, Sawsan and El-Aranaouty, Hisham (2016) "ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING TOWARDS ARCHITECTURE BESTPRACTICE IN THE ARAB WORLD," Architecture and Planning Journal (APJ): Vol. 23: Iss. 2, Article 20.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54729/2789-8547.1089