CAAD leverages global competitions to enhance learning and promote regional talent
For students of the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS), receiving global recognition for assignment work is just part of the design education experience. Across the college’s five undergraduate majors,...
AUS presents first online edition of Six Degrees graduate design show
Adapting their final senior showcase into an impressive online exhibition, graduating students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) are continuing to set the pace for a new generation of designers for...
Award-winning student design celebrates identity and cultural diversity
A team of students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have been awarded The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award 2020 for their proposal of their installation entitled Haweia. The piece, which is to be...
CAAD faculty receive international recognition for outstanding teaching
Four architecture faculty members from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have been internationally recognized for their commitment to excellence in teaching by the Association of Collegiate Schools of...
Sharjah Light Festival at AUS: The story behind the lights
American University of Sharjah’s (AUS) iconic Main Building has been a major feature in this year’s Sharjah Light Festival (SLF). The annual festival attracts throngs of visitors as major architectural landmarks around the emirate are lit up with artistically...
Dr. Anijo Mathew: Designers will be the most desired professionals of the future
Innovation and entrepreneurship are major themes for students of the College of Architecture, Art and Design ( CAAD ) at American University of Sharjah as the design studios fill up for the beginning of a new semester. Students meeting with the new Head of...
Regional architecture and design awards are catalyst for graduate success
For UAE-based architects and designers, the month of November offers significant opportunities to gain exposure within the growing pool of regional talent. Events such as the the inaugural Sharjah Architecture Triennial (November 9–December 21), Dubai Design...
Faculty spotlight: Assistant Professor Juan Roldán appointed International Chair Professor by Charles Correa Foundation, India
Assistant Professor Juan Roldán from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah has been appointed International Chair Professor under the Charles Correa Chair 2019-2020 by Goa College of Architecture in Panaji, India...
CAAD student tackles youth development through design management
Juggling university studies, professional internships and a brand-new start-up is all in a day’s work for Haneen Asfour, a third-year design management student at the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS). The...
