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to think of interior architecture as an experience: the ephemeral sounds, smells, images, temperatures and even
social relations that surround us and program the way we interact with space. This new area of experience
redefines the traditional scopes of industrial and interior design, and requires a new more integrated experiential
approach.
INT 479 Biomimetics: Design Utilizing Biological Principles (3 = 3 + 0)
Prerequisite: INT 301
This course provides a fundamental overview of the principles and applications of current approaches utilizing
biological principles in design. This field of biomimetics which utilizes ideas from nature and integrates or
extrapolates them into design applications in structural design, new materials technology, sustainability and
engineering uses biology as a base of design concept knowledge. Natural biologic processes may be used as
design sources for the development of forms, structures, systems and interactions.
INT 480 Heritage Preservation and Conservation (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: DES 102, INT 301
This is a course on the theoretical studies and critical issues in the field of architectural conservation and
preservation of historical buildings and sites in general. Emphasis is placed on the identification of architectural
and interior design styles, and historical periods of local vernacular architecture and on the identification of
conceptual criteria for preservation. The course also involves the measuring, recording, and documenting of
existing historical buildings, and the production of drawings of a selected and approved significant local building.
INT 481 Interior Design Field Trips (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: INT 301
As part of their design education, students will explore first hand modern and historical interior design,
architecture and furniture in the form of organized field trips to various exhibitions, conferences and special
events that take place both abroad and in the UAE throughout the academic year. A series of lectures will take
place in situ and students must present their findings in the form of written illustrated reports. The final content of
the course will be defined by the instructor at the time that the course is offered. In order to take the course,
students must be in good standing with prior faculty approval. In addition to course associated fees, the student is
responsible for all costs connected with the field trips and accommodation fees.
INT 482 Interior Design Competition (3 = 2 + 1)
Prerequisite: INT 251
This course could be considered as an elective course or as a studio substitute with prior faculty approval.
Students will take part in national and international design competitions. Students will be introduced to the
limitations and design criteria of the real world of design competitions.
Students must be in good standing and need to apply to the chair’s office. The final content of the course will
be defined by the instructor at the time that the course is offered. In addition to course associated fees, the
student might be responsible for extra costs connected with the field trips and accommodation fees.
Faculty and Teaching Staff – Interior Design
Prof Ali Al Amaireh (Chair)
Professor
PhD, University of Glasgow, Scotland, UK, 1988, MSc (Interior Design), Helwan University, Cairo,
1982
Dr Seif Khiati
Assistant Professor
PhD, University of Washington, USA, 2004, Master of Architecture, University of Washington,
USA, 1988
Ms Patricia Ball
Instructor
Master ( Graphic Communication), Leicester Polytechnic, UK, 1981, Bachelor in Interior Design,
Leeds Polytechnic, UK, 1971
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