Mrs. Sahar F.Makky A senior lecturer and a faculty member in the Architecture department of Ajman University in UAE since 2008, she holds a MSc. in Architecture Engineering -2006, and a Bachelor degree - 1986. She started her career at Rifat Chadirji Consultancy, while lecturing as a full time staff member in University of Technology in Baghdad. Throughout her architectural journey, she has designed several presidential, residential & commercial projects, as well as publishing papers about the architectural identity and heritage conservation in several international conferences. Her passion towards designing and teaching timeless architecture, has been backed up by the knowledge of sustainability and green economy. For that, she has been a member in national and international teams working on sustainable architecture competitions and workshops. She has also taken significant role in social community services and volunteering work related to women empowerment. Through her connections and social network, she is continuously working on bridging between the academic field and the practical work with both governmental and private entities.