Urban & Architecture
Center for Urban Architecture & Sustainable Development in Kurdistan
An EVE-incubated research lab and urban design collective dedicated to heritage conservation around historic citadels, climate-resilient architecture, and smart-city planning in Iraqi Kurdistan.
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Citadel & Heritage Studies
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Masterplan Guidelines Drafted
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Young Architects Trained
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Municipal Pilot Zones in Erbil
The Center for Urban Architecture & Design (CUAD) brings together architects, spatial data scientists, and conservationists to address Kurdistan's urgent urbanization challenges.
With deep respect for Mesopotamia's eight millennia of architectural heritage, CUAD works with municipal authorities to draft urban buffer guidelines, preserve vernacular stone courtyards, and introduce passive solar cooling technologies.
CUAD also hosts annual design charrettes, training the next generation of Kurdish architectural graduates in digital BIM modelling, photogrammetric reconstruction, and pedestrian-first city design.
Spatial analysis, 3D photogrammetry, and zoning guidelines for UNESCO World Heritage surrounding quarters.
Traditional earth and stone construction research adapted with passive solar cooling and greywater systems.
Public charrettes engaging local shopkeepers and neighborhood residents in neighborhood regeneration.
“Our cities must bridge the memory of our ancient stones with the sustainable promise of modern design.”Partner on an Urban Project
