Kamal, Azza M

Associate Teaching Professor

Positions

I specialize in affordable housing policy, sustainable and resilient communities, geospatial analysis and modeling, equitable planning, and data-driven programs to eradicate homelessness. I utilize data-driven and equity approaches to inform policy and bridge the gaps resulted in disparities and inefficient allocation of resources for the local government and nonprofit workflows.

ENVD 1040 - Studio 1: Introduction to Planning and Urban Design
Primary Instructor - Spring 2024
The fourth of four introductory studios in which students learn concepts and strategies related to urban planning and design. Students collaboratively develop a design solution to a small-scale problem within an urban fabric using basic skills of analysis and design iteration.
ENVD 2101 - Context of Design: Planning and Implementation
Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
Explores the regulatory and procedural context in which design decisions are made and implemented. Includes an examination of finance, policy, and development procedures necessary in bringing conceptual designs to life.
ENVD 3152 - Geographic Info Systems
Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
Focuses on construction and use of computer-based information systems to represent and manipulate geographic data. Emphasizes the recording, mapping, and transforming of data for analysis and use by planners.
ENVD 4364 - Special Topics: History and Historiography of Environmental Design
Primary Instructor - Summer 2024
Provides an advanced seminar on history and historiography of environmental design, e.g., American dwellings.
ENVD 4979 - Honors Thesis
Primary Instructor - Fall 2024
Working with an advisor, students prepare, complete, and defend an honors thesis project, either written or creative.