Digital Architecture Engineering Program

According to the National Academic Reference Standards (NARS-2018), the competencies for the graduates of Badya University and all Engineering Programs graduate must be able to (A-Level):

A1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying engineering fundamentals, basic science, and mathematics.

A2. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation and/or simulation, analyze and interpret data, assess and evaluate findings, and use statistical analyses and objective engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

A3. Apply engineering design processes to produce cost-effective solutions that meet specified needs, considering global, cultural, social, economic, environmental, ethical, and other aspects as appropriate to the discipline and within sustainable design and development principles and contexts.

A4. Utilize contemporary technologies, codes of practice and standards, quality guidelines, health and safety requirements, environmental issues, and risk management principles.

A5. Practice research techniques and methods of investigation as an inherent part of learning.

A6. Plan, supervise, and monitor the implementation of engineering projects.

A7. Function efficiently as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

A8. Communicate effectively – graphically, verbally, and in writing – with a range of audiences using contemporary tools.

A9. Use creative, innovative, and flexible thinking and acquire entrepreneurial and leadership skills to anticipate and to respond to new situations.

A10. Acquire and apply new knowledge and practice self-directed, lifelong, and other learning strategies

In addition to the above competencies for All Engineering Programs, the Architecture Engineering graduate must be able to (B-Level):

B1. Create architectural, urban, and planning designs that satisfy aesthetic and technical requirements, using adequate knowledge of history and theory, related fine arts, local culture and heritage, technologies, and human sciences.

B2. Produce designs that meet building users’ requirements by understanding the relationship between people and buildings and between buildings and their environment and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale.

B3. Generate ecologically responsible environmental conservation and rehabilitation designs by understanding structural design, construction, technology, and engineering problems associated with building designs.

B4. Transform design concepts into buildings and integrate plans into overall planning within the constraints of project financing, project management, cost control, and project delivery methods while having adequate knowledge of the industries, organizations, regulations, and procedures involved.

B5. Prepare design project briefs and documents and understand the context of the architect in the construction industry, including the architect’s role in bidding, procurement of architectural services, and building production.

In addition to the competences for all Engineering Programs (A-Level) and the competencies for the (B-Level), the Digital Architecture Engineering Program graduate must be able to

(C-Level):

C1. Utilize advanced digital technologies and software as design support tools to create parametrically designed complex architectural forms, leveraging building information modeling (BIM) for digital production and manufacturing.

C2. Incorporate computer programs, including virtual reality VR technique and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, to enhance building design processes.

Graduates are equipped with comprehensive set of Program  Competences for the Digital Architecture Engineering Program with a  strong emphasis on Green Architecture and Sustainable Architecture.  These competencies align with modern engineering education  frameworks, international accreditation standards, and the evolving  needs of the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. 

Graduates of Digital Architecture Engineering Program will be able to: 

1. Apply architectural and engineering principles to design  innovative, functional, aesthetically appealing, and  environmentally responsible buildings and urban environments.  
2. Utilize advanced digital technologies including Building  Information Modeling (BIM), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative  Design, Digital Twin technologies, Geographic Information  Systems (GIS), Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and  computational design to enhance architectural planning, design,  construction, and facility management.  
3. Design sustainable and green buildings that minimize  environmental impacts, optimize energy and water consumption,  reduce carbon emissions, and improve occupant health and  wellbeing in accordance with international sustainability  standards.  
4. Integrate renewable energy systems such as solar photovoltaic  systems, passive solar design, natural ventilation, daylighting,  green roofs, and energy-efficient building envelopes into  architectural projects. 
5. Evaluate building performance using digital simulation tools for  energy analysis, daylight analysis, thermal comfort, acoustic  performance, indoor environmental quality, and life-cycle  assessment.  
6. Apply principles of smart buildings and smart cities by  integrating Internet of Things (IoT), intelligent building management  systems, automation, sensors, and data analytics to improve  building efficiency and user experience.  
7. Employ computational design and parametric modeling to  generate optimized architectural solutions that balance structural  efficiency, environmental performance, cost-effectiveness, and  aesthetics.  
8. Select sustainable construction materials and technologies based on environmental performance, circular economy  principles, embodied carbon, durability, recyclability, and life cycle cost.  
9. Incorporate climate-responsive architectural design strategies suitable for different environmental conditions, enhancing  resilience against climate change and reducing operational energy  demand.  
10. Manage digital collaboration among architects, engineers,  contractors, and stakeholders using integrated digital project  delivery platforms and collaborative BIM workflows.  
11. Apply project management principles to architectural projects  considering sustainability, quality assurance, cost control,  scheduling, procurement, and risk management.  
12. Conduct research and innovation in digital architecture,  sustainable construction technologies, intelligent buildings, and  emerging design methodologies using scientific and engineering  approaches. 
13. Analyze legal, ethical, professional, and regulatory  requirements governing architectural practice, environmental  protection, building codes, occupational safety, and sustainable  development.  
14. Communicate architectural concepts effectively through  professional reports, technical documentation, digital  visualization, BIM models, presentations, and multidisciplinary  teamwork.  
15. Demonstrate leadership, entrepreneurship, and lifelong  learning by adapting to rapidly evolving digital technologies,  sustainability practices, and future architectural innovations.  
16. Promote resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities through architectural solutions that support social equity,  accessibility, cultural identity, environmental stewardship, and the  United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  
17. Apply digital fabrication and advanced construction  technologies such as 3D printing, robotic construction,  prefabrication, modular construction, and automation to improve  construction quality, productivity, and sustainability.  
18. Develop intelligent architectural solutions that integrate AI assisted design, predictive analytics, and performance-driven  optimization to support evidence-based decision-making  throughout the building life cycle.  

These competencies prepare graduates to lead the digital transformation  of the built environment while addressing global challenges related to  sustainability, climate resilience, resource efficiency, and smart urban  development.