by Amira Osman | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
South Africa has experienced many challenges this past year, yet I have always seen the country has a nation filled with resilience and hope. My Africa Day message as the president of the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA) was: Africa is a young continent,...
by Amira Osman | May 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
The architectural profession has a critical role to play in the achievement of human settlements that are more equitable, more beautiful and more functional – human settlements that increase opportunities, offering people a better chance at improving their lives and...
by Amira Osman | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
This is a research project that has been in my files for many years. I believe that the approach adopted, set of criteria developed and the drawings and text in general may be beneficial for future students of architecture. Please feel free to use it as long as proper...
by Amira Osman | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
I feel rather embarrassed to discuss my home town when so many other cities and countries globally are facing political turmoil, war and natural disaster. I wish I could say that i knew exactly what war was, and what it did to a people, before it came to my home town....
by Amira Osman | Jan 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
OPEN BUILDING TEXTS 1/3 GREETINGS FOR 2022! I am always asked for Open Building texts that I have written. I should note here that I view the world through an Open Building lens. I have written much over the years about this and perhaps that is a reason for a longer...
by Amira Osman | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
9th September 2021 Research Journey, Lessons Learned and Survival Tips Resilience, healing and growth in a university environment: Do I always get it right? No I don’t! Amira Osman, Professor of Architecture and SARChI Research Chair in Spatial Transformation, Tshwane...
