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1 Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design KIST (

2 FAED_Introduction The Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design (FAED) was established towards the end of 2008 at Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), in Rwanda KIST is committed to public benefit, attained by the learning, teaching, research and promotion of Architecture, Creative Design, Construction Management and Estate

3 FAED_Introduction Through the Rwanda Ministry of Education, KIST is currently in the process of planning a new state of the art facility to house the FAED. Upon its completion, the FAED building will provide a modern home for the Faculty including; modern design studios; computer labs with space for over 75 new computers; modeling and fabrication workshops; seminar rooms; lecture halls; small library; public common spaces for pin-ups, exhibitions and displays.

4 FAED_Introduction The faculty currently offers undergraduate coursework in the built environment BUT has a vision to expand into offering graduate coursework, professional entry programs, professional development options and research programs. Our current undergraduate focus is in architecture, Creative Design, construction management and Estate

5 FAED_Introduction ARCHITECTURE ESTATE MANAGEM ENT & VALUATIO N FAED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CREATIVE DESIGN

6 FAED_Architecture Degrees Offered: BSc. Arch. (5 years), M.Arch (1 year) Number of Enrolled Students: 78 (25 yr3+24 yr2+29 yr1) Next Intake: 25 students Head of Department: Sierra Bainbridge Coursework: Students take

7 FAED_Architecture Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Architecture students taking a studio class at KIST in June2010

8 FAED_Architecture An architecture student receiving a crit in FAED studio in August2010

9 FAED_Creative design Degree Offered: BSc. Creative Design (4 years) Number of Enrolled Students: 48 (24 yr2+24 yr1) Next Intake: 25 students Head of Department: Arthur Joash Coursework: Students take classes in studio design, of various types materials sciences, product design, ergonomics, environmental impact, entrepreneurship and

10 FAED_Creative design Design students pin up their works on print techniques

11 FAED_Creative design Design students taking a studio assignment on modelling

12 FAED_Construction management Degree Offered: BSc. Quantity Surveying (4 years) Number of Enrolled Students: 76 (43 yr2+33yr1) Next Intake: 30 students Head of Department: Julius Keter Coursework: Students take classes in architectural presentation, construction technology, economics, building management, entrepreneurship and

13 FAED_Construction management ensuring that the resources of the construction industry are utilized to the best advantage of the society by providing interalia financial management for projects and cost consultancy services to the client and designer during the whole construction process

14 FAED_Estate management & valuation Degree Offered: BSc. Estate Management & Valuation (4 years) Number of Enrolled Students: 66 (43 yr2+23yr1) Next Intake: 30 students Head of Department: Felicia Akinyemi Coursework: Students take classes in building design and services, environmental studies, professional communication, economics and valuation, building

15 FAED_Estate management & valuation ousing estates mushrooming in Kigali at the present. Is this the right way? he department is keen to set a precedence on what shape real estate in Rwanda should tak

16 FAED_Research FAED is a lively community of staff and students whose interest and expertise focuses on the built environment. The faculty is has a keen leaning towards sustainable architecture; affordable, environmentally friendly housing To attain the faculties vision, we have pursued active opportunities with partner universities detailed below;

17 FAED_collaboration with IUAV Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Closing ceremony of atelierwanda workshop in Kigali, Aug2010 at SanMarco centre, Kigali, Rwanda. The project done was presented In Aug 2010 at the biennale in Venice

18 FAED_collaboration with IUAV In 2008, KIST signed a research agreement with the university of Venezia (IUAV). Several workshops(architecture and Design) have been held in both Rwanda and Italy. The collaboration is productive and growing towards educational development, which is now attracting professors from Italy to teach at KIST in 2011

19 FAED_collaboration with IUAV KIST scoops prize in Italy for innovation design The joint project by two universities was exhibited in the 12th architectural biennale exhibition is Venice in AugustSeptember 2010 Source:

FAED_ collaboration with IUAV KIST & IUAV students and staff members participate in the 12th biennale of architecture at Venice, Italy KIST s Head of Architecture

20 FAED_ collaboration with IUAV KIST & IUAV students and staff members participate in the 12th biennale of architecture at Venice, Italy KIST s Head of Architecture department, Dean of Architecture faculty, 2 architecture students and one tutorial assistant participated In the biennale at Venice in August 2010 (atelierwanda.worldpress.com)

21 FAED_ IUAV atelierwanda May-Nov 2010 KIST & IUAV undertake research into a pressing national issue: Creating affordable, sustainable housing. KIST&IUAV students complete a Project with 90% natural materials (bamboo, coffee wood, banana fibre (

22 FAED_ IUAV atelierwanda May-Nov 2010 Completed project at San Marco- 90% natural materials (

23 FAED_ IUAV atelierwanda May-Nov 2010 IUAV students join KIST design studio class for exchange of experience in design

24 FAED_ IUAV atelierwanda May-Nov 2010 Students jointly develop research in two different directions: connecting vegetable fibers with textile and elaborating the traditional imigongo patterns.

25 FAED_ IUAV atelierwanda May-Nov 2010 Students from IUAV and KIST enjoy a kites day with children from the neighbourhood

26 FAED_ IUAV _master s degree_jan 2012 KIST, IUAV, The Florence University, The Genoa Universityplan to jointly host a MASTER DEGREE IN DESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE COOPERATION, come January KIST s roles; Carrying out promotional activities. Initiating and managing the candidate selection procedure, including the publication of admissions lists. (12/24 places

27 FAED_ IUAV _research centre-2012 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTER-UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTRE FOR STUDY AND DESIGN INNOVATION IN AFRICA 1: Partners: KIST,NUR, IUAV, Florence University. 2: Aims of the Centre The objectives of Atelier Rwanda Research Centre are:

28 FAED_ IUAV _research centre-2012 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTERUNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTRE FOR STUDY AND DESIGN INNOVATION IN AFRICA 2: Aims of the Centre..cont; b) To coordinate research and experimental activities between the associated universities on specific themes, strengthening and promoting forms of collaboration and debate with

29 FAED_ IUAV _research centre-2012 ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTERUNIVERSITY RESEARCH CENTRE FOR STUDY AND DESIGN INNOVATION IN AFRICA 2: Aims of the Centre..cont; d) To encourage exchange between public and private institutions aimed at developing regulatory instruments, also through forms of scientific consultancy, studies and experimental projects.

30 FAED_ collaboration with TUM In 2008, KIST signed a memorandum of understanding with the technical university of Munich (TUM). This involves; 1. Exchange of students and lecturers 2. Curriculum development for KIST 3. KIST campus master plan project 4. Nyanza masterplan/urban planning

31 FAED+TUM _1. exchange students and staff Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level TUM s public relations officer welcome KIST s Dean of Engineering and Dean of Architecture Faculties to TUM in April 2010

32 FAED+TUM _1. exchange students and staff In Oct 2009 TUM conducts workshop on use of public space at KSIT. SOURCE:

33 FAED+TUM _2. curriculum development (a) Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level TUM s professors and KIST students discuss research methodology For a joint urban planning project

34 FAED+TUM _2. curriculum development (b) Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level TUM donates Architecture books to the faculty of Architecture KIST, Nov 2

35 FAED+TUM _3. KIST campus master plan KIST sent a delegation to TUM for discussions on campus masterplan project in April2010 TUM s dean of Architecture faculty, Prof Gerhard Hausladen has taken a leading role in designing A climate toolbox for application in environmental Design for buildings in KIST, Rwanda and the tropical region.

36 FAED+TUM _4. Nyanza district master plan Preliminary design largely completed Click to edit Master text styles Second level Several presentations took plac Third level at KIST 12th on Nov 2010 Fourth level at Nyanza on 13th-14thNov 201 Fifth level Nyanza district under Mayor Abdallah Murenzi, is satisfied with results of joint research

37 FAED+TUM _4. Nyanza district master plan Discussions with Nyanza district officials _14th Nov 2010 Click to edit Master text styles Second level Third level Fourth level Fifth level Nyanza district MayorAbdallah Murenzi, KIST dean of Architecture faculty-josephine, TUM urban planner-astrid duri project Presentations in Nyanz

38 FAED_ collaboration Dundee FAED has commenced talks with the university of Dundee, UK, though the Rwanda development board (RDB) towards a possible collaboration in setting up a textile design school in Rwanda.

39 FAED_ collaboration KCC_May2011 FAED has in collaboration with the Kigali City council, had various consultative discussions on how the faculty can be involved in KCC s urban planning projects. In May 2011, during the 2 weeks intersemester break (9th-20th ), Architecture students undertook a street-scaping project of the revolution boulevard connecting KIST

40 FAED_ collaboration KCC_May2011 Topic: An Introduction to Urban Guest Lecturers: Thinking Instructors: Donna Rubinoff Lama Mugabo Tim Hall Josephine MalonzaDFAED Toma Berlanda Nerea Amoros Elurdui Sierra Bainbridge Commode Dushimimana

41 FAED_ collaboration KCC_ May2011 Topic: An Introduction to Urban Thinking Presentations held at KIST FAED building Date: 20th May 2011 Present: KCC, Akagera group,kist

42 FAED_ collaboration KCC_ May2011 Topic: An Introduction to Urban Thinking Presentations held at KIST-FAED building Date: 20th May 2011 Present: KCC, Akagera group,kist

with the Kigali conceptual masterplan, under invitation by AAR (Architectural

43 FAED_ collaboration AAR_urbanism, May2011 Kigali Topic: sustainable master plan FAED participated in the first symposium on sustainable urbanism, in line with the Kigali conceptual masterplan, under invitation by AAR (Architectural Association of Rwanda) Date: 3rd June2011 Present: AAR, RHA, MININFRA, KCC, FAED,

44 FAED_ Other activities_lecture series The FAED is searching for potential Partners, professors, institutions who Can come to KIST from time to time to Deliver public lectures on various Areas of interests relevant to the facult

communication, presentation, Preparing portfolio, etc that they will need in their professional life

45 FAED_ Other activities_curriculum dev. series The FAED shares the opinion that it is important to offer our students life skills such as communication, presentation, Preparing portfolio, etc that they will need in their professional life ahead. The Architecture department; under the coordination of Mr Benimana Christian, are running a series of curriculum development each Friday 2:00-3:30PM at FAED

FAED_ Other activities_travelling studio From 29th May to

studio/academic trip to Mombasa via Kampala and Nairobi.

architecture and culture, have exposure to different urban

46 FAED_ Other activities_travelling studio From 29th May to 5th June, the architecture 3rd year class took a travelling studio/academic trip to Mombasa via Kampala and Nairobi. The focus was on Nairobi and Mombasa; to learn the Swahili architecture and culture, have exposure to different urban planning tools outside Kigali. Presentations of reserch finings by

Science) staff ; On both occasions (10th and 17th July 2011) score was 1-1 In the academic

47 FAED_ Other activities_sports series FAED(Faculty of Architecture and Environmental Design) staff members have had a chance to play friendly soccer matches against F0S (Faculty of Science) staff ; On both occasions (10th and 17th July 2011) score was 1-1 In the academic year , FAED organised a soccer tournament for all FAED students; trophy went to EMV (estate

48 FAED_ Future plans Masters of Urban Design Bachelor of Design Department of Planning Masters of Urban & Regional Planning Bachelor of Estate Management & Valuation Masters of Architectural Science Masters of Landscape Architecture Department of Design Diploma in Architecture SEPAD Deanship De partment of Architecture Bachelor of Arc hitecture Department of Construction Managemen t Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Diploma in Construction Masters of Construction Management

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