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Tshwane University of TechnologyProfessor and SARChI Chair in Spatial Transformation
Oct. 2017Pretoria Area, South AfricaAMIRA OMER SIDDIG OSMAN is a Sudanese/South African architect/lecturer/researcher. She is a professor of architecture at the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) and is the SARChI Chair in Spatial Transformation. Amira is running the professional master’s programme at the TUT Architecture Department. She is also working on a research project titled “Harnessing innovation in the service of sustainable human settlements: continued explorations into the 4th dimension in design and technical decision-making in the South African residential sector” Amira believes that the architectural profession has a critical role to play in the achievement of human settlements that are more equitable, more beautiful and more functional – human settlements that increase opportunities, offering people a better chance at improving their lives and livelihoods. The belief that the profession has the potential to offer both technical and social expertise towards these aims is the driving force behind Amira’s research projects and in her professional roles.
UIA 2014 DurbanGeneral Reporter
Aug. 2013 - Aug. 2014DurbanAmira served as General Reporter and headed the Scientific Committee for the UIA 2014 Congress in Durban. From the 3rd – 7th August 2014 Durban hosted the International Union of Architects Congress. UIA 2014 Durban received over 4000 delegates from over 100 countries. The Scientific Committee was tasked with setting the themes for the event, establishing partnerships, managing the academic paper process and international student competition, keynote speakers as well as the programme. The UIA 2014 Durban Scientific Committee (SC) received over 500 abstract submissions, from 61 countries. 300 were accepted for publication in the abstract book and for presentation and 200 full papers are published in the proceedings. This process was supported by an international panel of 87 reviewers. The SC managed over 500 registrations from 51 countries for the UIA 2014 Durban International Student Competition – 165 entries were adjudicated by an international jury panel. The competition was instrumental to furthering the intentions of the Congress and the 15 shortlisted entries were exhibited at the event and selected projects (which received mentions) were exhibited at a venue at Warwick in central Durban. The Scientific Committee also produced a number of digital and printed publications: the Official Congress Programme Book, the Abstract Book, the Proceedings Book, the Special Publications Book, the Student Competition Book and the Practice Posters Book. The feedback on UIA 2014 Durban has been incredibly positive and it is obvious that the approach and outcomes have resonated with the delegates and the public, with many believing that UIA 2014 Durban has set a new precedent for UIA Congresses going forward. Further information, reports and publications may be found at this link: http://uia2014durban.org.za
University of JohannesburgAssociate Professor
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2017FADA, University of JohannesburgDepartment of Architecture, Faculty of Arts, Design and Architecture (FADA), University of Johannesburg. - Amira is leading an NRF/UJ funded research project: "Harnessing innovation in the service of sustainable human settlements: explorations into the 4th dimension in design in the SA residential sector". - Amira's past responsibilities have included the coordination of the professional master's programme which saw the graduation of the first batch of students in 2012. - In 2012, Amira was the initiator/coordinator for the Sustainable Human(e) Settlements conference in September 2012: The workshops and conference were addressed by Stephen Kendall (Ball State University, USA), Amira Osman (University of Johannesburg). Phil Astley (the Bartlett, London), Georgio Macchi (Director and Chief, Real Estate and Public Buildings for Canton Bern), Marianus de Jager (Sharp Shop Architects, Johannesburg), Jane Stanley (Director of People and Communities for the City of Ballart, Victoria, Australia), Thorsten Deckler (26'10 South Architects). - Amira took a year off to work full time as General Reporter for UIA 2014 Durban. - In 2015, Amira will be coordinating of UJ’s UNIT 2 "Architecture and Agency: DESIGN | MAKE | TRANSFORM"
CSIRSenior Researcher
Jan. 2010 - Mar. 2012PretoriaAmira conducted research with a focus on medium density, mixed housing. During this time Amira also collaborated with a number of partners on writing on Open Building and the development of adaptability rating tools for residential architecture. Some of the projects that Amira participated in are documented at these links: http://www.csir.co.za/Built_environment/pdfs/CSIR%20housing_case_studies_report_June2011.pdf and http://www.csir.co.za/Built_environment/pdfs/MDMH_fact%20sheet_7June2011.pdf Papers produced during this time may also be found on these links: http://scholar.google.co.za/citations?user=9rU49VQAAAAJ&hl=en and https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amira_Osman3
Unversity of PretoriaLecturer/Senior Lecturer
Jun. 1998 - Dec. 2009PretoriaFocus areas:
-Design methods and basic design, Community-oriented projects and housing, Sustainability, Theory of Design, Open Building Coordinated the Housing and Urban Environments (H-UE) Research Field at the Department of Architecture, University of Pretoria -Organised a pre congress workshop for CIB W104 (Open Building Implementation) and CIB W110 (Informal Settlements and Affordable housing) in Pretoria prior to the international CIB conference in CT in May 2007. Guest speakers: Prof Stephen Kendall (BALL STATE UNIVERSITY) and Prof. Jorge Andrade (Mexico) – this was followed by lectures from visiting Dutch architect Frans van der Werf in 2008 -Coordinated a housing workshop in 2009 as part of hue activities, up. guest speakers: Hein de Haan (Netherlands), Ahmed Abdallah (Sudan), Diane Arivantakis (SHiFT), Emmanuel Nkambule (Swaziland) and Avril Paterson (SA) -Organised the World Congress on Housing in 2005 at the University of Pretoria: Keynote speakers included Nabeel Hamdi, Alejandro Arevena
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