Under the auspices of the esteemed Dean of the College of Engineering and the Head of the Department of Architecture, and as part of the collaborative project between Al-Nahrain University – Department of Architecture and the University of Cagliari – College of Environmental, Civil, and Architectural Engineering entitled (Babylon Legacy: Capacity Building in the Preservation of Traditional Building Craft Knowledge"), Visiting Professor for the period 11-13 February 2025 Jean-Marie Le Tiec, an expert consultant in earthen architecture and a teacher at the CRAterre International Center for Earthen Architecture delivered a lecture on "Construction Techniques in Contemporary Earthen Architecture Projects."

The lecture showcased a wide and diverse range of international projects that have utilized mud as a primary building material. It also addressed construction techniques, potentials, challenges, and obstacles associated with this architectural approach.

The event was attended by Professor Dr. Haitham Abdul Hussein Al-Shammari, Head of the Department of Architecture, along with several faculty members and students. The discussion was moderated by Assistant Professor Adel Zamil Munshid, a faculty member in the Department of Architecture.

Jean-Marie Le Tiec, accompanied the Italian delegation from the University of Cagliari to Al-Nahrain University for the official handover of the signed Memorandum of Understanding between the two institutions.