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Visionary Design: Shaping the Future in A Changing World
DAY ONE Monday 29 Septemper 2025
11:00 AM 1:00 PM
10:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:00 AM 11:05 AM
11:05 AM 11:15 AM
Welcoming and Registration
Main Session
National Anthem of KSA and Recitation of the Holy Qur'an
Welcoming Note: Dr. Asmaa Ibrahim Conference Chair and Dean of the College of Architecture & Design
Keynote Speech: Dr. Cindy Walters, Director and co-founder of Walters & Cohen Architects, UK “Building a Tegacy; the Practice of Achieving Visionary Design.”
11:45 AM 12.15 PM 12:15 PM 12:45 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM
11:15 AM 11:45 AM 1:00 AM 2:00 AM 3:00 PM 4:30 PM 2:00 AM 3:00 PM
Keynote Speech: Dr. Alsaleh Sugati, Director of Studies and Research at Quality of Life Program Center, KSA “Monitoring Urban Thermal Peaks: A Data-Driven Approach to Enhance Global City Rankings.”
Keynote Speech: Dr. Kevin Shankwiler, Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Program Coordinator, Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design. "How Georgia Tech is Shaping the Future Based on a Changing World"
SIgning of MoUs Signature of Agreements
Inauguration of ARCH+DESIGN Exhibition in the presence of Her Royal Highness Princess Lolowah Al Faisal Effat Univerity President; Dr. Haifa Jamal Al Lail Effat Provost; Dr. Akila Sarirete
Lunch and Prayers
Seminar: Prof. Rudy el-Khoury, Dean, Miami University "Design and Technology for Healthcare at Home"
DAY
ONE Monday 29 September 2025
4:30 PM
6:00 PM
Panel Discussion: "Designing Tomorrow: Weaving Tradition into Innovation" Core Concept:
This panel explores the dynamic interplay between Saudi heritage and cutting-edge design thinking. It highlights how Effat designers are not just creating products and spaces, but are actively shaping culture, empowering communities, and solving real-world problems. The discussion frames design as a strategic tool for cultural preservation, social impact, and economic innovation.
Moderator: Dr. Ahmed Kassab
Panelists:
• The Industry & Cultural Visionaries (External Voices):
o Amani Al Wazeer (Saudi Cultural Entrepreneur).
o Turki Alzahrani (BDC).
o Nawaf Al Nassar (CEO – 3N Jeddah).
• The Practicing Alumni (The Professional Pathway) and students:
o Maryam Bahagari (Interior Designer & Operational Manager, GRID Design Office).
o Aseel Mostafa (Interior Designer at KH Elite).
o Ruba Saati (Interior Design Graduate, Marsam Award Winner 2025).
o Douha Elmaamoun (Graduate, The Balad Project).
o Dena Shehadah (Graduate, Jazan Sleysla Workshop).
o Abdalelah Jazzar (Student, Industrial/Product Design).
6:00 PM
7:30 PM
Panel Discussion:From Vision to Impact: Voices from Effat’s Next-Gen Architects
A dynamic discussion featuring distinguished graduates of Effat College of Architecture and Design.
Moderator: Prof. Mohamed Fekry
Hosting:
• Dr. Anwar Basunbol (UBT)
• Dr. Badia Masaoud (SEVEN)
• Arch. Dana Alamri (Watad Studio)
• Arch. Salwa Samargandi (SAL Architects)
• Arch. Elaf Alamri (RCU)
• Arch. Alia Al Thinayyan (JCDC)
DAY TWO Tuesday 30 September 2025
Workshop
10:00 AM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM 1:00 PM 4:00 PM
Sustainability Workshop: Eco-Friendly Compressed Earth Technology
Practical training in soil selection, mix design, compaction, and curing for low-carbon compressed-earth construction.
Delivered by Dr. Nermine A. Abdel Halim and Dr. Amgad A. Farghal
Venue: Sustainable Building Technology Lab
Ithra Workshop 1: Folding Structure
Master the basics of folding techniques and craft your own distinctive stools through hands on design exploration. Unleash your creativity as you turn simple materials into unique, personalized seating solutions.
Venue: Museum Hall
Ithra Workshop 2: Paper Making with Date Palm
Discover the hidden potential of palm waste in this one day, hands on workshop! Participants will transform palm fibers into beautiful, eco friendly paper while exploring innovative design techniques that celebrate the region’s culture and sustainability. From mastering advanced paper making methods to unveiling the fibers’ unique properties, this immersive experience opens exciting new possibilities for art, design, and the environment.
Venue: ARCH Hall
DAY TWO Tuesday 30 September 2025
Session 1
08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Session Chair: Dr. Ahmed Waseef
Gerardo Ramirez Uribe, Ayman Amin Imam, Marco Antonio
Ramos Corella, Arturo Ojeda De La Cruz and Jesus Quintana Pacheco
Development of an Intelligent Solid Waste Management System for the City of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, Through The Use of Lot Sensors
Asmaa Barakat and Sara Ibrahim
From Urban Housing Prototype to Microclimate Adaptation: An Integrated Framework Combining Real-Time Simulation and AI-Driven Parametric Design
Mougibelrahman Aboamer
Mapping Urban Narratives : Film and Novel Analysis for Inclusive Placemaking
Fatimah Alsahli, Hazem M. Nour Afify, Badran M. Alzenifeer and Raneem Fawzan Alfawzan
Urban Sustainability Paradigm: Masdar City Between Expectations and Reality
Reem Sawwan
Exploring Livability in Zeytinburnu-Sümer neighborhood in Istanbul: Insights from Households with Children
Muhammad Yar Khan and Salman Asghar
Developing a Digital Circular Economy Marketplace for Smart and Cognitive Cities in Saudi Arabia
Session 2
Session Chair: Dr. Ruba Shaheen
Maryam Alkhateeb
Flexibility and Adaptability in Saudi Arabian Residential Architecture and Their Traces in Contemporary Residential Design
Salman Asghar and Muhammad Yar Kha
From Linear to Circular: Uncovering Opportunities and Barriers for Sustainable Furniture Design in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed K. Fageha
Guiding the Future Studio: A Framework for Implementing Artificial Intelligence in Architectural Design Education
Dina Mostafa
Democratic Adaptation: AI-Governed Spatial Negotiation in Multi-User Interiors
Sarah Eltahan and Ahmed Abdelrazik
Interior Design Framework for Creating Interactive and Inspiring Environments in Children s Cultural Museums
Hadil Hisham Alsayed
Embedded Robotics for Kinetic Interiors: Enhancing Functionality in Foldable Architectural Systems
Session 3
DAY TWO Tuesday 30 September 2025 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Session Chair: Dr. Iyad Memani
Ibrahim Saleh
Comparative Analysis of Contemporary AI Platforms for Architects: Capabilities, Limitations, and Applications
Naila Marir, Tayeb Brahimi and Akila Sarirete
Modeling Household Energy Demand Using AI for Smarter and Adaptive Residential Architecture
Ahmed Waseef
Building Integrated Photovoltaics In The Digital Age: A Systematic Review For exploring AI-Driven Research Trends On Photovoltaic Applications over the Past Decade
Dina Mostafa
Atmospheric Zoning: Designing Adaptive Interiors through Sensory Microclimates Instead of Physical Boundaries
Muhammad Yar Khan
The Financial Impact of Circular Economy Practices on Product Development Costs in Saudi Manufacturing Firms
Khair Eddine Demdoum, Abdelfatah Bousbia Laiche, Taki Eddine Seghier and Jing Zhao
Developing a Data-Efficient Syntactic Index for Walkability Assessment in Tropical Cities
Session 4
Session Chair: Dr. Anwar Basunbol
Hadil Al Bustami Redefining Interior Spaces with Sustainable Materials
Amani Khan and Iman Islam
Green Roofs for Healthier Cities: Assessing Benefits and Residential Potential in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Salman Asghar
Operationalizing Sustainability Knowledge: A Conceptual Framework for Digital Heuristics in Industrial Product Design
Salman Asghar, George Torrens and Rizwan Ullah Khan
Designing for Inclusion: A Cross-Cultural Framework for Assistive Product Semantics in Future Urban Spaces
Sajid Khalifa, Rayya Bakhsh and Rawaa Jokhdar
The Intersection of Design and Technology: Leadership in the Digital Age
Afnan Qutub
Reclaiming the Desert Icon: Camel Representations in Contemporary Saudi Films Stremed on Online Platorms.
DAY TWO Tuesday 30 September 2025
Session 5
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Session Chair: Prof. Reem AlSaban
Zaina Albaghajati and Donia Bettaieb
Building Atmosphere Through Storytelling: A Qualitative Study of Interior Design Practice
Nada Abdul Motaleb and Ahmed Abdelrazik
Revitalizing Elderly Living: A Human-Centered Interior Design Approach for Retirement Centers in Saudi Arabia
Aisha Alamoodi and Ahmed Abdelrazik
Designing for Recovery: Enhancing Physiotherapy Environments with Wellness-Centered Interiors
Omama Habib and Ahmed Abdelrazik
Interior Design Fundamentals for developing Inclusive Youth Club Environments in Saudi Arabia
Manar Mandil and Ahmed Abdelrazik Stop and Stay: Interior Design Strategies for Improving Rest-Stop Facilities in KSA
Session 6
Session Chair: Dr. Wadee Barqawi
Amel Moatamed Illustration for Impact: Visual Storytelling in Product Design Addressing Environmental and Social Challenges
Mohammed F. M. Mohammed and Mohamed Sobaih Mohamed Reflecting Futures: Rethinking Space, Meaning, and Culture through Students' Engagement with the Architecture Cinema Dialogue
Sajid Khalifa and Salehah Mahob The Challenges of Leading Design Teams: Strategies for Effective Management
Sajid Khalifa, Hadeel Owaida and Nour Jazzar Women in Design Entrepreneurship: Leadership Challenges and Opportunities
Amro Abdelalim Tracking Third Spaces in Cities in 21st Century
DAY TWO Tuesday 30 September 2025
Session 7
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Session Chair: Dr. Ola Khayat
Fatma Ismail, Dina A. Ragab and Omar M.
GalalSystematic review of the use of street view imagery and semantic segmentation in walkability research
Aliaa A. Rizk
An Interactive BIM-LCA Integration Framework for Early Environmental Assessment in Architecture
Shaden Alshaar and Dr. Umar Idriss
Investigating the Compatibility of Materials Used on Jeddahs Buildings Façade with Carbon Emissions
Raneem Al Hawamdeh, Sara Ibrahim and Rahma Doheim
The impact of the built environment on students' sense of belonging on campus.
Ali Bahdad and Muzafer Ali
Intelligent-Driven Optimization and sensitivity analysis of glazing system with transparent insulated shades for optimal daylighting performance in hot-arid climates
Session 8
Session Chair: Dr. Omar Usra
Lauaa Habashy
Humanity Inclusion in Future Design Systems: Integrating PANCOMMUNICATION and Human-Computer Interaction in Interior Architecture
Uzma Javed
Navigating the Paradox: The Impact of HPWS on Job Demands and Wellbeing Among Architects
Mustafa Yousry
Nature Influence on Television Videography and Lighting Design
Sarah Oqbi
Impact of Residential Architecture on Human Behavior and Emotion
Rana Abdeldaim
Enhancing Design Competency through Experiential Learning: Preparing Interior Design Students for Future Residential Trends
DAY TWO Tuesday 30 September 2025
Session 9 (Online)
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Session Chair: Prof Mohamed Kashef
Hanzada El Bedewy
Exploring Moving Posters in Graphic Design Education: Enhancing Visual Communication through Interactive Media and AR
Hosam El Samaty and Aljohara Albrahim
Graphic Wayfinding for Inclusive Urban Environments: A Case Study of Al-Falah District s Navigational Systems
Manju Bala
Adaptive and Multifunctional Spaces in Contemporary Urban Design
Nermin Nabil, Mady Mohamed, Hussein Sabry Al-Shanwani,and Shimaa Sabbour
A Review of Lighting Indices for Visual Comfort Assessment
Raneem Alfawzan, Hazem Afify, Fatimah Alsahli and Badran Alzenifeer
Global Inspiration, Local Soul: The King Fahad National Library as a Case study of Architectural Glocalization in Saudi Arabia
Nancy Badawy, Noorh Albadi, Deema Almousa and Heba Mansour
A Comparative Study of Immersive Technologies and Consumer Engagement in Interior Spaces
Session 10 (Online)
Session Chair: Dr. Noorh Al-Badi
Muhammad Khizar Hassan, Shajea, Tehreem Basit and Maryam Jamal
Climate-Adaptive Housing Design for Flood-Prone Communities in Sindh, Pakistan
Heba Essam, Hanan Sobhy and Dalia Younes
Redesigning University Learning Spaces for Interdisciplinary Collaboration in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Ahmad Zamzam, Emad Qurnfulah and Waheed Salem
A comparative analytical study of the social and economic aspects of Mostadam for communities assessment model compared to four international models for assessing the sustainability of neighbourhoods
Muthu Malliga Gopal
Leveraging Digital Twins for Net-Zero 2050: A Sustainable Urban Planning Perspective in the UK
Sajid Khalifa, Eman Bawazir and Saja Mamo
The Role Of Mentorship In Developing Design Entrepreneurs’ Leadership Skills
Laila Albar
Between machine and muse:Exploring the artistic identity through short films in the age of AI
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