Landscape, Urban Design, and Architecture Projects - Birzeit University

The attached projects are a collection from graduation project course and Landscape Ecology course at the Department of Architectural Engineering and Planning at Birzeit University, Palestine. 

These projects explore various topics related to landscape, urban design, and urban reconstruction and revival. The selected projects adhere to specific design criteria that align with the approach of the International Landscape Biennial. Emphasizing on the integration of nature into cities and villages, building resilient urban environments, incorporating sustainability aspects, green infrastructures, and preserving architectural and landscape features. 

Some projects focus on studying landscape changes, including natural areas, agricultural land, and built-up areas, enhancing local biodiversity and ecological resilience, and discussing the concepts of landscape dynamics and design in conflict zones, providing a framework for future environmental recovery and spatial planning. Other projects discuss the integration of design and urban design processes within the local context to enhance the concepts of self-sufficient societies, creating an integrated social and economic framework, respecting community's needs and desires as well as land features.