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As part of An-Najah National University's commitment to equipping architectural Engineering students with cutting-edge digital design tools, students enrolled in the course “Special Topics in Computer Applications in Architecture” presented outstanding architectural models and prototypes during the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic year.


Supervised by architect Eng. Diana Annab, an An-Najah graduate with a Bachelor’s from Abu Dhabi University, the course aimed to integrate advanced computational skills into architectural design. Students focused on tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper, key software for parametric modeling and digital fabrication.

Throughout the semester, 30 students explored innovative applications including custom facades, complex structural systems, urban forms, environmental analysis, and furniture design. They also implemented 3D printing and CNC machining technologies to bring their digital models to life.

The course culminated in a comprehensive exhibition where students showcased their printed prototypes and documented the full design journey, from concept development to fabrication. The exhibition received praise from Dr. Muhannad Haj Hussein (Dean of Engineering), Dr. Sameh Monna (Head of Civil and Architectural Engineering), and Mr. Asad Arandi (Faculty Member), who commended the high quality of student outputs.

Highlighted projects included:

  • A complex architectural tower designed by Alaa Hamdan, Sajeda Yaseen, and Njoud Arman, featuring a custom structural logic;
     
  • Urban pavilion models by a group including Yara Ghazal, Aseel Amour, and others, scaled for public space;
     
  • A green space concept by Ahmad Hawash integrating algorithmically designed planters and benches;
     
  • A waffle-structured urban bench by Alaa Saeed, Dala Fadl, and Aya Salameh;
     
  • A dynamic façade system by Zain Ashraf and Salsabeel Awad, adjusting light through glass openings;
     
  • A parametric desktop organizer by Majdi Rajab, Othman Zidan, and Omar Ghanem;
     
  • And a final hybrid 3D/CNC architectural piece by Hamzeh Hourani, Zaid Ramadan, and Abdelrahman Odeh.
     

These projects reflect both the vision of Eng. Diana Annab and the Department’s strategy to advance digital design in education, empowering students to explore innovation and excellence from within An-Najah National University.


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