CURRICULUM VITAE

 

Name

: Badi`Y. al-`Abed بديع العابد                                

Nationality

: Jordanian

Date and Place of Birth

: 7th May 1947, Yafa, Palestine

Academic Qualification

: Ph.D.1992, Delft University of Technology, Delft, Holland

  M.Arch.1980University of Houston Houston, Texas, USA.    

  B. Arch.1972 al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt

Current position

: Director and Owner of Dr. AL-ABED Architectural Office

Academic Experience

: Assistant Prof. (rank “A”) and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering al-Isra’ University (1992-1993) Amman- Jordan

:  Assistant Prof. Birzeit University (1994-1995)

Professional Affiliation

:  Jordanian Engineers & Architects Guild (1972-Present)

 

:  Kuwait Society of Engineers & Architects (1972-1988)

 

:  Friends of Archaeology-JORDAN (1989-Present)

 

:  Jordanian Society for History of Science (2000-Present)

    “ Member Of  The Administrative Board”

 

:  Jordan Environment Society (2001-Present)

Address

:  P.O.Box- 1725

 

   Tla` al-`Ali 11953

 

   Amman, Jordan

 

   Tel-Fax: (06) 5518735

 

   Mobile: (077) 310195

 

   E-mail: badi@go.com.jo

Experience

:  Practicing architect 1972-present

 

WRITING AND PUBLICATION

      1-Al–Fiker al-M`amariy `Ind Ikhwan as-Safa, (The Contribution of Ikhwan as-       Safa In Arabic Islamic Architectural Discourse), 60 pages, submitted for    publication.

2-Al-Hawiyyha al-M`amariyya Wa-Ataroha Fi Thadeed al-Hawiyyha as-Siyasiyya     li-Madiynat al-Quds, Qubait as-Sakhra Am al-Haiykal al-Maz`om, (The Architectural Identity And Its Impact Upon The Political Identity Of The City of Jerusalem, The Dome Of The Rock Or The So-Called Temple). Published in the Internet, The Site Of The Palestinian Information Center: http://www.palestine-info.net

In the Arabic page and to be found under occupied Jerusalem, or:

http://66.70.152.168/arabic/alquds/mukhtarat/dr_alabed/alhaikal.pdf

And published in:

 Majalith Ithad adj-Jam`at al-Arabia Lidirasat Wal-Abhat al-Handasiyya, (Journal Of Arab Universities Union For Engineering Studies And Researches). College Of Engineering, University Of Baghdad, Vol. No.8, Issue No.1, 2001, pp., 1-70.

     And republished in:

    The Proceeding Book of The Conference Of The Legacy Of Arab Cities Between Preservation And Contemporaneous, pp. 393-451. Organized by The Arab Urban Institute, The Saudi Foundation of at-Turath and The Municipality Of The City Of Homus In Syria. Held in the city of Homus, 24th – 27th September, 2001.

3-Taqanith al-Haquiqa al-Mushabaha Wa-Mustaqbal al-`Amal al-Istshary, (Virtual Reality Technology And The Future Of Consulting Work). Published in Majalith Ithad adj-Jam`at al-Arabia Lidirasat Wal-Abhat al-Handasiyya, (Journal Of Arab Universities Union For Engineering Studies And Research). College Of Engineering, University Of Baghdad, Vol. No. 7, Issue No.2, 2000, pp., 1-41.

4-Taqafath al-Mi`mariy Wa-`Ataroha ‘Ala al-Hawaiyya al-Mi`amariyya, (The Culture of The Architect And Its Impact Upon The Architectural Identity). Published in Majalith Ithad adj-Jam`at al-Arabia Lidirasat Wal-Abhat al-Handasiyya, (Journal Of Arab Universities Union For Engineering Studies And Researches). College of Engineering, University Of Baghdad, Vol. No7, Issue No.1, 2000, pp., 1-40.

5-Al-Mustalahat al-M`imariyya Fi al-`Amarah al-Mahaliyya al-Falastiniyya, (The Local & Traditional Palestinian Architectural Vocabulary). Published in Majalith Ithad adj-Jam`at al-Arabia Lidirasat Wal-Abhat al-Handasiyya (Journal Of The Arab Universities Union For Engineering Studies And Researches), College Of Engineering, University Of Baghdad, Vol. No. 5, Issue No. 2, 1998, pp., 139-184.

6-Islamic Architecture-Concepts and Elements (The Poster), published in The Jordanian Engineer Magazine, issue No., 64, June- July 1998, pp., 36-39.

    Republished in:

    The Arab City Magazine, The Arab Cities Organization, Kuwait, No. 92, September October 1999. pp., 44-47.

7- Modern Movement and The Architectural Situation In The Sixties, submitted for publication.

8-A Conceptual Approach To Architecture, submitted for publication.

9-al-Athar baiyn al-Ist`amal Wal-Tahnit (Antiquities Between Use And    Mummification). Presented before, The First Jordanian Conference For The Conservation Of Architectural Heritage Of Jordan. Sponsored by The Ministry Of Municipal and Rural Affairs and The Environment. Held in Amman, 15th- 17th September, 1997. Published in The Production Book of the conference.

     Republished in

     The Arab City Magazine, The Arab Cities Organization, Kuwait, No. 86, September-October, 1998, pp., 66-71.

10-Architecture From The Islamic Prospective, Published in The Arab City Magazine, The Arab Cities Organization, Kuwait, Nov.-Dec., No. 69, 1995, pp., 31-35.

11-Ahkam al-Buniyyan al-Islamiyya Nash`atoha Wa-Majalatoha, (Islamic Regulations Of Buildings, Its Roots And Scope), presented before The Symposium Of The Seventh Architectural Week. Organized by The Architectural Committee & Sponsored by The Jordanian Engineers Guild, 29th June-4th August, 1993. Published in The Special Architectural Issue Of The Magazine Of The Jordanian Engineer, No. 51, 29th June 1993, pp.9-16.

12-Ph.D. Thesis, Aspects Of Arabic Islamic Architectural Discourse, Published by The Technical University Of Delft, With ISBN No. 909005005-1, 1st April, 1992, pp. 9-16.

13-Modernity Or Continuity, Notes On The Dialectic Of Contemporary Arab Architecture. Presented before: The Delft International Working Seminar On Critical Regionalism, Context & Modernity. Held in Delft, Holland, published in The Production Book Of The Seminar, (13th- 15th) June 1990.

14-Identity Of Arab Architecture In Thought and Form, presented before The Symposium On National Identity In Contemporary Arab Architecture, held In Baghdad, (14th-16th) Oct. 1989.

     Published in al-Funon Magazine, No. 10, Oct. 1991, pp.15-21. Published by the  Ministry Of Culture, Amman, Jordan.

     Republished in:

     The Arab City Magazine, The Arab Cities Organization, Kuwait, No.55, July-August, 1993, pp., 22-27.

15-Islamic Architecture In The Architectural Education In The Arab World, published   in The Arab City Magazine, The Arab Organization, Kuwait No. 49, July- August, 1992, pp., 8-15.

16-Roots of Arab Moslim Architectural Thought & Development, published in The Arab City Magazine, The Arab Cities Organization, No.39 Kuwait, September 1989, pp., 6-24.

    Republished in: The Magazine Of The Jordanian Engineer, Amman, No. 46, June, 1990, pp. 16-35.

17-Islamic Architecture and Building Art, Published in The Encyclopedia Of Islamic Civilization, The Foundation of Al al-Bayt, The Royal Institute For Research Of Islamic Civilization, Amman, Jordan, 1989.

18-Interview with al-Bena` Architectural Magazine, No. 43, Vol.8.

19-Arab Moslim Thought In Architecture, Roots And Dimensions, The Arab School of Archaeology, Published in The Islamic Capitals & Cities Magazine, No.22 Safar, 1415 AH, 14th July, 1994 AD, pp.59-78. Issued by Organization of Islamic Capitals & Cities, Jeddah, S.A.

20-Interview with Sayidaty Magazine, No. 369, 1988.

21-Interview with ash-Sharkieh Magazine, No. 163, 1988.

22-Interviews with Kuwait daily Newspaper al-Anba`:

              a) The Issue of, 27th Dec., 1984.

              b) The Issue of, 30th Apr., 1986.

              c) The Issue of, 21th Nov., 1987.

23-Contemporary Architecture in Kuwait, published in Arts & The Islamic World,    

      London, spring 1985, pp. 60-67.

      Republished in:

              a) Kuwait Times 26th June, 1985, published in English.

              b) Cultural Life In Kuwait, 1986, published in Arabic and English by            

                  the Ministry of Culture, Kuwait.

24-Arab Moslim Thought In Architecture, Roots & Dimensions, The Historical Interpretation. Presented before The Islamic Civilization Symposium, organized by Kuwait National Commission for Education Science and Culture together with UNESCO, held in Kuwait 17th- 20th December, 1984. It will be published in Arabic, English & French, in the symposium proceeding.

RESEARCH UNDER PROGRESS

1-Post- Modern And The Return Of Eclecticism.

2-Deconstruction And The Destruction Of Ideology.

3-Theories Of Western Architecture (to be published in a book)

4-Islamic Architectural Details & Ornaments (to be published in a book)

5-Al-Mashrabiyya, its manufacturing & details (to be published in a book)

6-Islamic Theories Of Urban Planning (to be published in a book)

7-The Jewish Role In forming Western Architectural Discourse

8-The Architectural And Urban Planning Role In Judaizing Jerusalem.

RESEARCH INTEREST

1-Virtual Reality In Architecture 

                    2-Sustainability In Architecture & The Indigenous Methodology In       

                          Architectural Design

                    3-The Role of Indigenous Methodology (Animal Design) In Architecture

CRAFT AND ARTISTIC SKILLS

1-Mastering techniques of making all crafts, details and ornaments of Islamic       

    Architecture.

2-Mastering techniques of making all types of Arab & Islamic carpentry, including    

    personal skills in:

      a) Turning wood and making Mashrabiyya

      b) Inlaying ebony and ivory

3-Mastering techniques, together with personal skills, of making stucco grill     work

    with color glass for windows (Shamsiyyat & Qamariyyat).

4-Mastering techniques of making ornamented marble (Rokham Moshaqaf or Rokham    

    Khorrdha).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIE

1-Participated in The First Scientific Conference of The Arabian History of Science sponsored by The Center of Revival of Arabian Science Heritage, University of Baghdad. Held in Baghdad 4th-6th May, 2002.

2-Invited to deliver a lecture about: The Architectural Identity And Its Impact upon The political Identity of Jerusalem, The Dome of The Rock or the So-Called Temple. By the Society of the Friends of Archaeology. Amman, 25th May, 2002.

3-Participated in a TV seminar In The International Day of Jerusalem, in the weekly TV program Liqa`t (Interviews), Wednesday 12th December, 2001. Sponsored by al-Manar TV, Beirut, Lebanon.

4-Invited to deliver a lecture about: The Architectural Identity And Its Impact Upon The Political Identity Of Jerusalem, The Dome Of The Rock Or The So-Called Temple, by The Syrian Engineering Guild Of Aleppo, Monday 29th October, 2001.

5-Participated in The Conference Of Jerusalem In The Bible And History, sponsored by BROTA foundation, held in Amman 13th- 14th October, 2001.

6-Invited to deliver a lecture a bout: The Architectural Identity And Its Impact Upon The Political Identity Of Jerusalem, The Dome Of The Rock Or The So-Called Temple. By the Organization Of Architectural & Engineering Firms, in the Guild of Jordanian Engineers, Tuesday 9th October 2001.

7-Participated in Mo`tamer at-Torath al-`Ommraniy Fi al-Modon al-Arabiyya baiyn al-Mohafada wa al-M`oasara (The Conference Of The Arab Cities Between Conservativness And Contemporaneous). Organized by The Arab Urban Development Institute, The Saudi Foundation Of at-Turath & The Municipality Of The City Of Homus In Syria. Held in the city of Homus, 24th- 27th September, 2001.

8-Interview with TORATH (LEGACY) MAGAZINE, about the claimed Temple in Jerusalem. Issue No.33 August 2001. Pp. 64-66. UAE.

9-Main Speaker in The Day Of Jerusalem, sponsored by The University of Philadelphia, Amman, Jordan, 28th February, 2001.

10-Participated in The First Conference Of Sustainable Development In The South Region Of Jordan and delivered a lecture about: Traditional Building Techniques And Their Role Upon Sustainable Development. Organized by The Ministry Of Municipal and Rural Affairs & The Environment, held in the city of at-Tafiyla, 13-16th May, 2001.

11-Invited by The Union of Arab Geographers to be the Main Speaker about: The City of Jerusalem, before The Seventh Conference of Arab Geographers. Organized by The Union Of Arab Geographers, held in Baghdad, February (24-26th), 2001.

12-Invited to deliver a lecture about: Islamic Art in River Jordan Rotary Club, Amman, 13th February, 2001.

13-Invited to deliver a lecture about: The Architectural Identity And Its Impact Upon The Political Identity Of Jerusalem, The Dome Of The Rock Or The So-Called Temple, In al-Ahliyya High School for Girls, Amman. 22nd January, 2001.

14-Participated in a TV seminar In Jerusalem Day, in the weekly TV program, Frankly from Amman organized by Jordanian TV and presented in the 29th November 2000.

15-Participated in The Third Conference for The History Of Science, held in Amman 22nd- 23rd November, 2000. Sponsored by The Jordanian Society For History Of Science.

16-Participated in The Seventh Conference for Heritage, sponsored by Zayed Center for Heritage And History, held in al-‘Ain City, 11th-15th November, 2000, UAE. And Delivered a lecture about: The Architectural Identity And Its Impact Upon The Political Identity of Jerusalem The Dome Of The Rock Or The So-Called Temple.

17-Invited to deliver a lecture about: The Architectural Identity And Its Impact Upon The Political Identity Of Jerusalem, The Dome Of The Rock Or The So-Called Temple, In Amman Intercontinental Rotary Club. Amman, Jordan, 10th October, 2000.

18-Invited to deliver a lecture about: The Presence Of Traditional Architecture In Contemporary Practice, in AL-FIHA’ CULTURAL CLUB, in Amman, 10th September, 2000.

19-Participated in The Conference for Consulting Performance in Palestine, Reality & Aspirations, held in an-Najah University, The Palestinian West Bank, 22nd- 26th May, 2000.

20-Participated in The First Architectural Conference of The Jordanian Engineers Guild, held in Amman Jordan, 7th-10th September, 1998.

21-Participated in The Palestinian Engineer Week, held at Birzeit University, The Palestinian West Bank, 27th-31st August, 1998.

22-Delivered a presentation about the POSTER, 17th August, 1998, before the Syrian Engineering Guild, branch of Aleppo.

23-Design a Poster for the Jordanian Architects Society under the title: Islamic Architecture Concepts & Elements.

24-Participated in The 21st Engineering Arab Conference, (The Seminar Of The Basic Combined Infrastructure), organized by The Arab Union Of Engineers, held in Baghdad, 23rd-25th Septmber,1997.

25-Interview with DUBAI TV, about Islamic Ornaments, for al-Bayt al- Arabiy    Program, Presented in, 9th May, 1997.

26-Photographing my home by DUBAI TV, as an ideal home of Islamic interior design, for al-Bayt al-Arabiy Program. Presented in, 16th May, 1997.

27-Invited by the Jordanians Architects Society to deliver three lectures on:

              a)  al-Mashrabiyya, delivered on, 19th March, 1997.

              b) Architecture Between Culture And Politics, The Deconstruction of      

                  Architectural Discourse delivered on, 26th March, 1997.

              c) Structuring of Arabic Islamic Architectural Discourse, delivered    

                    on, 2nd April, 1997.

28-Participated in a TV Seminar about Mosques, as part of the TV Serial, The Creative Role Of Islamic Civilization, organized by DUBAI TV, recorded in April, 1995 and presented in, 13th September, 1996. And represented in, 12th August 1998.

29-An article on my theories of Islamic Architecture, written by architect Hisham an-Niss, and presented before the Architectural Seminar, sponsored by The University Of Geneva held in March 1994.

30-Nominator For The Aga Khan Award For Architecture for the year 1995, the year 1998, and the year 2001.

31-Participated In The Symposium Of The Architectural Days, organized by The Department Of Architecture at Birzeit University, Palestine, 27th October-2nd November, 1993.

32-Editor Of The Special Architectural Issue Of The Magazine Of The Jordanian Engineer published in the occasion of the 7th Architectural Week, No., 51, 29th June, 1993.

33-General Secretary Of The Symposium Of The 7th Architectural Week, organized by The Architectural Committee and sponsored by the Jordanian Engineers Guild, 29th June-4th August,1993.

34-Head of the following committees in al-Isra’ University: The Beautification Committee, The Construction and Buildings Committees, 1992-1993.

35-Participated in The Symposium Of The 6th Architectural Week, organized by The Architectural Committee and sponsored by The Jordanian Engineers Guild, 7th- 13th November, 1991. Where I delivered a lecture about The Arab City.

36-Member of The Beautification Committee Of The City Of Amman, Organized by the Mayor of the City of Amman, 1990-1992.

37-Participated in the symposium of Culture As A National Heritage, organized by The Arab Organization For Education, Science And Culture, together with The Jordanian Society For Writers, held in Amman, Jordan, 7th- 9th May, 1991.

38-Delivered a lecture about my work in the College Of Architecture, PENN State University 19th October, 1990.

39-Participated in The Delft International Working Seminar On Critical Regionalism, Context & Modernity held in, Delft, Holland, 13th- 14th June, 1990.

40-Speaker in the day of the Egyptian Architect Hasan Fathy, organized by The Architectural Committee & Sponsored by The Jordanian Engineers Guild held in Amman 10th Joan., 1990.

41-Participated in The Symposium On National Identity In Contemporary Arab Architecture, held in Baghdad, 14th- 16th October, 1989.

42-Participated in a TV Seminar About Types Of Local Daily Life, organized by the Jordanian TV presented in, 11th October, 1989.

43-Participated in The Symposium of the 5th Architectural Week, organized by The Architectural Committee & Sponsored by The Jordanian Engineers Guild, 23rd- 29th March, 1989, where I delivered a lecture about Environmental Factors In House Design.

44-External examiner for the term papers of the students of The Graduate Program of the Department of Architecture, University of Jordan Fall semester 1988-1990.

45-Participated in The Graduated Program Of The Architectural Department, at the University of Jordan, as a visiting lecture, in the academic years 1988-1990, where I delivered the following lectures:

            a) Origin And Development Of Arabic Islamic Architecture.

            b) The Theory Of Beauty Of al- Hasan Ibn al-Haytham.

            c) Aspects of Continuity In Arabic Islamic Architecture.

            d) The Arab And Arab Muslim School Of Archaeology. The              

            e) Archaeological Interpretation In Architectural Thought.

            f) The Origin Of Islamic Ornament In Architecture.

            g) Planning And The Architectural Fabric Of Arabic Islamic Cities.

46-Participated in The Greater Amman Planning Symposium, held in Amman, Jordan, 21st-23rd November, 1988.

47-Participated in The Third International Seminar For Islamic Arts, sponsored by the Islamic Arts Foundation and The Royal Society of Fine Arts, held in Amman, Jordan, 18th- 21st October, 1988.

48-Reviewing and examining the architectural part of Dr. al-Fangari Book: The Sciences Of Islam, published by The Foundation Of The Progress Of Science, Kuwait, 1985.

49-Consultant Architect for Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah and lecturer on architecture in The Cultural Seasons 1984-1988, on the Following subjects: Egypt (Tulunids & Fatimids Periods), Seljuk, Ottomans, Mogul India, The Historical Interpretation Of Moslim Architecture, The Archaeological Interpretation Of Moslim Architecture and the Origin Of Arab Moslim Ornament.

50-Participated in The Islamic Civilization Symposium, organized by Kuwait National Commission for Education Science and Culture together with UNESCO, held in Kuwait, 17th- 20th December, 1984.

51-Participated in The Architectural Styles Committee of Arab National Planning Committee For Arab Culture, organized by The National Commission For Education Science & Culture Of Arab League States, held in Kuwait, 24th- 25th December, 1983.