Faculty of Architecture,Design and Built Environment,BAU

Faculty of Architecture,Design and Built Environment,BAU The Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment was founded in 1962, under name Faculty of Architectural Engineering, as the fourth faculty at BAU.

Since commencement, it has played a key role in addressing and serving the needs of students from Lebanon and the Middle East. Over the past years, BAU has embedded a comprehensive structure of quality assurance procedures and systems crowned by the accomplishment by an unconditioned Validation by the RIBA since 2012, which was selected as the tool to ensure such quality. As the only validated arc

hitectural program in Lebanon, our gradutes have the privilege to be validated by RIBA, in addition to the Lebanese accredited degree. To enrich the learning experiences of our students we are establishing a meaningful, diverse and interacting community of exceptional academic staff with national and international backgrounds, developing a strategic relationship with a targeted set of peer institutions in Europe and Middle East for students and faculty exchange and collaboration. Following BAU strategic plan 2020-2030, the Faculty has employed its man-power and facilities to apply sustainable approaches in Architecture Education. It disseminates culture of SDGs, climatic challenges' solutions, and multidisciplinary research in generating effective design notions.

Call for Applications: First CURATE International Winter SchoolWe are pleased to announce the opening of the call for ap...
21/07/2026

Call for Applications: First CURATE International Winter School

We are pleased to announce the opening of the call for applications for the first CURATE International Winter School, which will take place in Alexandria, Egypt, from 7 to 13 December 2026.
The Winter School is organized within the framework of CURATE – “Catalyzing Urban Regeneration through Academic Tools and Engagement for SDGs”, a newly approved project funded by the DAAD SDG-Partnerschaften Programme (2026–2029).
CURATE brings together five partner universities:
* Universität Kassel, Germany
* Alexandria University, Egypt
* Beirut Arab University, Lebanon
* University of Babylon, Iraq
* University of Duhok, Iraq
The Winter School is fully funded. Travel, accommodation, and participation costs for selected participants will be covered through the project.
Hosting Institution
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Fine Arts, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.

Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcome from Bachelor's and Master’s students, PhD candidates, and Fresh graduates from the Architecture Program.
Five participants will be selected from Lebanon.

How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to complete the application form through the following link:
https://forms.gle/wXeuUk91aR52gq3J6

Application Deadline: Sunday, 26 July 2026.
We look forward to receiving your applications

01/07/2026
On Saturday, November 29, our 2nd-level students visited the Maarad Rachid Karami in Tripoli for the First International...
10/02/2026

On Saturday, November 29, our 2nd-level students visited the Maarad Rachid Karami in Tripoli for the First International Exhibition for Construction and Technology in Lebanon. Under the supervision of Dr. Mona Salem, the trip provided a link between classroom learning and the professional world. Students explored booths from diverse construction companies, discovering the latest building materials and innovative technologies. The group attended a plenary session with both academic and industry representatives, who discussed the future of the field.

On November 18, within the framework of Architectural conservation courses coordinated by Dr. Mona Salem, a specialized ...
10/02/2026

On November 18, within the framework of Architectural conservation courses coordinated by Dr. Mona Salem, a specialized workshop, was organized in collaboration with the Hariri Foundation for postgraduate and undergraduate students to connect heritage conservation theory with real-world practice.

Hosted at the Outreach and Leadership Academy (OLA), students were introduced to the foundation’s major conservation and urban development projects in Old Saida. The group then conducted a field visit to the historic district of Saida, touring heritage sites renovated by the Hariri Foundation. Students engaged in on-site discussions regarding restoration techniques and adaptive reuse, exploring how historic buildings can be sustainably repurposed for today’s needs.

04/02/2026
21/01/2026

Dr. Samer El Sayary, Assistant Professor in Architecture in the Faculty of Architecture - Design and Built Environment at BAU has received the prestigious “Special Lab” Grand Prize at the 15th Foundation Jacques Rougerie – Académie des Beaux-Arts Awards, under the iconic dome of the Institut de France.
Selected from among 580 international projects, the award was presented during a ceremony held under the High Patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and personally awarded by Jean-François Clervoy, a renowned French astronaut, in the presence of leading figures from architecture, science, and culture.
This international recognition reflects Dr. El Sayary’s distinguished contribution to innovative architectural research and underscores Beirut Arab University’s commitment to academic excellence and global engagement.

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