College of Engineering Organizes a Scientific Seminar on Green Architecture Technology and Sustainable Development

The College of Engineering at the University of Samarra organized a scientific seminar titled “Green Architecture Technology: Innovative Engineering Solutions to Achieve Sustainable Development in Iraq,” presented by Assistant Lecturer Anas Badr Hameed.
The seminar organizers sought to shed light on the concept of green buildings as an integrated environmental and engineering process starting from site selection and design through to deconstruction, aiming to raise resource efficiency and reduce environmental impact throughout the facility’s life cycle.
The presenter of the seminar outlined a set of design criteria and standards for eco-friendly buildings, which are based on investing in natural and clean energies such as sun and wind, adopting construction materials that are low in energy consumption and recyclable while rationalizing the use of reinforcing steel, as well as recycling water, regulating natural lighting and ventilation, and utilizing thermal insulation and green spaces.
At the same time, the lecturer discussed the reality of the construction sector in Iraq, identifying current challenges represented by submission to harsh weather conditions, the absence of binding legislation and realistic studies, in addition to the lack of this culture within academic curricula and consulting offices.
The seminar concluded with recommendations that called for enacting strict environmental laws, integrating sustainable architecture concepts into engineering curricula to boost the university’s ranking in the global “Green Metric” standard, and supporting the production of insulating materials and economical technologies, alongside establishing pioneering residential complexes to serve as a model that spreads environmental awareness in society.