The Department of Architecture at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Sharjah organized an architectural exhibition yesterday titled “Smart Campus: Innovations in Artificial Intelligence for Developing University Facilities and Infrastructure” with the aim of enhancing the development of various university facilities.
The “Smart Campus” showcased architectural designs by master’s students in architecture and final year bachelor’s students. These designs presented a range of creative and innovative ideas such as “Smart Parking” and “Smart University Walkways”. The students utilized artificial intelligence to redesign the infrastructure to enhance its efficiency in consumption.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Professor Hamid Majoul Al Naaimi, the Director of the University of Sharjah, in the presence of Professor Abd Wahab bin Mohammed, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Professor Mohammed Al-Ma’lagi, Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, and Professor Emad Moshtaha, Head of the Department of Architecture.
The Department of Architecture at the university focuses on training students on the latest technologies used in the field of engineering and architecture by integrating artificial intelligence techniques into the curriculum and research for students in bachelor’s and postgraduate studies, aiming to prepare them for future professional or academic market requirements.
The students who participated in the exhibition utilized modern artificial intelligence technologies in their designs to enhance the efficiency of various university facilities and develop the infrastructure, making the campus more efficient, sustainable, and user-friendly for everyone.
Under the leadership of Dr. Aref Maqsoud and Dr. Asel Ali Hussein, the students presented a range of creative designs about smart parking in the university. They re-examined, redesigned, and analyzed the movement of vehicles within the parking lots, with these designs distinguished by offering innovative solutions to improve parking efficiency and reduce congestion. Some designs also focused on transforming university walkways into smart pathways that meet the needs of students and faculty members.
The presenters examined a range of designs related to infrastructure and the use of smart technology in their development to enhance the capacities and efficiency of facilities in energy consumption and savings within the buildings.
