UIA 2017 JEAN TSCHUMI 4من اصل6

and managing design projects from inception through programming encountering social
and cultural constraints. Professor salama’s academic experience includes teaching
courses on chitectural programming\ briefing, design methods and theories,
applications of socio- behavioral studies in design, and architectural and community
design studios. His recent research and writing focuses on theories and methodologies
of design studio teaching in architecture and urban design, typologies of design studio
teaching in architecture and urban design, typological transformations in traditional
architecture\urban spaces, sustainable design processes, assessing designed
environments from socio- cultural and users perspectives, diversity in urban, and
investigat   ing architecture, urbanism, and housing transformations in emerging cities.
2017 Jean Tschumi Prize
In recognition of his remarkable contribution to the field of architecture, the
International Union of Architects UIA has declared Professor Ashraf Salama the
recipient of the 2017 Jean Tschumi Prize for excellence in Architectural Education
and Criticism.
Nominated by the UIA Egyptian National Section, the nomination statement captures
his work and impact «Prominent architect and educator, Ashraf Salama’s work has
influenced generations of architects worldwide. An outstanding academic through his
major books, he developed the discourse on architectural design pedagogy and has led
three schools of architecture in three continents, two of which he has founded. As a
distinguished researcher he is the author of key works on architecture of emerging
cities.*
Summary of Nomination Points by the UIA Egyptian National
Section:
Professor Salama’s distinguished contributions to architectural education through
founding and leading three schools of architecture, in three countries, in three
continents Professor Salama’s record of advancing architectural debates both in
developed and developing world involves sustained efforts and a distinguished profile.
Professor Salama has made significant and influential contribu tions to architectural
education and design pedagogy through