Abstract
Social Sustainability is one of the dimensions of sustainability that has recently started receiving attention. In Saudi Arabia, where the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being actively integrated into Higher Education, the lack of awareness in this dimension is unflattering. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand the notion of Social Sustainability in Higher Education through a literature review and discuss the integration of its practices in the Built Environment programs in three universities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Our approach to this paper is qualitative and is based on an extensive investigation into research articles, books and government policy documents. Moreover, faculty from three chosen universities namely, Prince Sultan University, Dar Al Uloom University and Princess Noura University will be invited to assess their level of awareness and training on Social sustainability. The study is aiming to answer two main questions - What is the meaning of Social Sustainability in the Built environment programs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? and What steps can be taken to integrate the notion of Social sustainability in the curricula and the department?
Presenters
Afsina AbbasiAssistant Professor, Interior Design, Prince Sultan University, Ar Riya?, Saudi Arabia Renad Al Sekait
Faculty Member, Interior Design Program / Graphic Design Program Coordinator, College of Architecture and Design, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia Isra'a Fardous
Assistant Professor, Interior Design, Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia
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Theme
Multiple Legacies: Heritage, Traditions, Local Ecologies, Knowledge, Values, Protection
KEYWORDS
SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY, VISION 2030, HIGHER EDUCATION IN SAUDI ARABIA
