Discussion of the Ph.D. dissertation titled “System Management in Architecture.”
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the doctoral dissertation of researcher Ahmed Hamid Kazem, titled “System Management in Architecture,” was discussed.
The dissertation explores the concept of system management in architecture by analyzing the relationship between latent and apparent systems in design and administrative processes. It highlights the significance of integrated architectural system management, demonstrating how administrative thinking can enhance design quality through the development of an effective management approach that improves design efficiency. The study examines the reciprocal influence of cultural, social, and administrative values in architecture at both the latent and apparent levels.
The research focuses on formulating a comprehensive model for system management in architecture, structured around three main levels:
- Conceptual Model
- Organizational Model
- Applied Model
This model aims to enhance architectural efficiency and improve design output quality.
Key Findings and Recommendations
The study presents a flexible management model that enables architects to balance creative aspects with functional project requirements. By integrating conceptual and organizational systems, the model enhances architectural production quality and design process efficiency, making it adaptable to different temporal and spatial contexts.
The study provides recommendations targeted at various entities, including:
- Academic institutions
- Consulting firms
- The Iraqi Engineers Syndicate
- Government agencies
These recommendations aim to establish standards that enhance and improve the efficiency of architectural professional practices in Iraq at both theoretical and practical levels.
Dissertation Defense Committee
- Prof. Dr. Abbas Ali Hamza – Architectural Design – Chairman
- Prof. Dr. Ahmed Abdul-Ali Rashid – Architectural Design – Member
- Prof. Dr. Saad Fawzi Tu’ma – Urban Design – Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Mufeed Ihsan Shuk – Urban Planning – Member
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Brizat Qasim Hussein Fahmi – Architectural Design – Member
- Prof. Dr. Abdullah Saadoun Salman – Architectural Design – Supervisor & Member
