General information from the Laboratory
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Establishment: Saad Dahleb University of Blida1, Institute of Architecture and Urbanism.
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Title of the Laboratory: Oobservatory of the Vcity andAarchitecture in Mutations Urbanes and Spatiales
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Acronym of the Lab: OVAMUS
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Lab creation date: December 11, 2022.
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Lab Director: Pr. Mustapha Ben hamouche
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Address :University of Blida 1, Route Soumâa Bp 270 Blida (09000) Algeria, Institute of Architecture and Urbanism.
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Tel /Fax: .
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E-mail address: madinarch@gmail.com
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Order 245 of 11/12/2022 establishing the creation of the OVAMUS laboratory among several research laboratories within higher education establishments.
Presentation of the Laboratory
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The observation of the transformations and mutations experienced by the Algerian city (and architecture) in its geographical diversity, through its history.
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The implementation of forecast scenarios for urban growth and probable states of the city and architecture.
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The use of ICT (new information and telecommunications technologies) and their application to Algerian cities and architectures, and the exploitation of the virtual domain; Smart-City or intelligent city
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The exploitation of various urban theories as epistemological and educational sources.
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The reconstruction and periodization of urban history through the precolonial (Ottoman), colonial, and postcolonial periods and the enhancement of urban and architectural heritage.
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Professional contribution and management (subcontracting) of study projects in architecture and town planning, and expertise on loan from public authorities and private companies.
Objective of the Laboratory
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Control of urban growth and changes in the Algerian cities of Mitidja
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Decision support for urban development policies and profitability of analysis work and development of strategic plans
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Dissemination of knowledge of geo-spatial digitization and modeling
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Supporting public authorities in the application of sustainable development in their territories.