BIAS-AME is a continuing education institute that focuses on the Built Environment in Africa and the Middle East. Moving away from siloed educational models, it aims to reorient the pedagogical approach towards an interdisciplinary learning model that addresses historic and precarious urban landscapes, climate change, and spatial justice. It provides participants with both theoretical tools and practical skills to engage with the diverse challenges of on-ground problems. This multi-model pedagogical system deploys critical thinking, applied education, networking, capacity building, and creative forms of partnerships with other entities and institutions.

  • Interdisciplinary Learning: BIAS-AME weaves together knowledge from arts, design, humanities, ecology, and social sciences, transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries to cultivate a nuanced, multidimensional understanding of the built environment.
     
  • Rooted in Grassroots Practice: Hosted by three community-based organizations, the programs offers an immersive learning experience, blending hands-on experimentation with direct engagement in urban challenges.
     
  • Reclaiming the Discourse: We prioritize perspectives from the Global South, challenging western dominance and fostering a more inclusive and equitable discourse on the built environment through diverse epistemologies.
     
  • Theory and Practice Integration: Our curriculum seamlessly combines theoretical exploration with practical application, empowering participants to translate critical ideas into real-world solutions.
     
  • Inclusive Learning Environment: BIAS-AME values diversity, welcoming participants from all backgrounds and age groups, creating a collaborative space with varied perspectives.

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