Educational Field Visit
On October 28, 2024, the Architecture Department at Tishk International University organized a valuable scientific trip to Rizgari Teaching Hospital for fourth-grade students. This field visit provided architecture students with practical insights into healthcare facility design and functionality.
Academic Supervision
The trip was conducted under the guidance of departmental design staff:
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Mr. Salim Mokhtar
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Mr. Nawaz Dabbagh
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Mr. Shallow Hamza
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Mr. Darbaz Pirot
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Mrs. Hidaya
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Mrs. Noor
Learning Objectives
The hospital visit enabled students to:
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Study the architectural design of healthcare facilities
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Understand functional requirements of medical buildings
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Observe spatial organization and patient flow
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Analyze integration of medical needs with architectural design
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Examine technical systems and infrastructure in healthcare settings
Educational Value
This field trip provided:
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Practical understanding of healthcare architecture
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Inspiration for future design projects
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Exposure to real-world architectural challenges
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Enhanced imagination through physical space experience
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Understanding of user-specific design requirements
Professional Development
The experience contributed to students’ architectural education by:
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Bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application
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Demonstrating specialized building typologies
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Showing architecture’s role in supporting healthcare delivery
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Highlighting design considerations for medical facilities
This scientific trip successfully enhanced students’ understanding of specialized architectural design and provided valuable real-world insights into healthcare facility planning and execution.
Keywords: Scientific Trip, Healthcare Architecture, Hospital Design, Field Visit, Architectural Education, Healthcare Facilities, Design Learning, Practical Training, Architecture Students
