Biography
Dr. Isra’a Salim Fardous is an Assistant Professor of Interior Design at Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, and holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Architecture and Sustainable Design. Her expertise encompasses sustainable architecture, interior design, environmental behavior, and social sustainability pedagogy. She integrates sustainability principles into design education, emphasizing human well-being, cultural continuity, and environmental responsibility. As the leader of the Built Environment Research Group and Faculty Sustainability Ambassador, she promotes interdisciplinary research on climate-responsive design and the social dimensions of sustainability in learning environments. Dr. Fardous has authored books and several Scopus-indexed papers and serves as a reviewer for leading international publishers, including Elsevier and Common Ground. Through her teaching, research, and leadership, she bridges academia and practice, fostering innovation, community engagement, and sustainability awareness within architectural and interior design education. Recently, her work has expanded to explore AI-assisted design as a tool for advancing sustainable and socially conscious environments.
Working Experience:
- Prince Sultan University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2021–Present)
- Dar Al Uloom University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2013–2014; 2018–2019)
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2014–2017)
- Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2018)
- Prince Sultan University – College for Women, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (2008–2011)
Education:
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Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ph.D. in Environmental Architecture and Sustainable Design (2013–2019)
Thesis: Adaptation of an Architectonic Tradition for a Sustainable Future in the Middle East: A Case Study of Three Building Typologies in Riyadh City. -
Domus Academy, Milan, Italy (in collaboration with the University of Wales)
Master's in Living Design – Interior and Living Design (2006–2007) -
Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Amman, Jordan
Bachelor of Interior Design (2001–2004) -
King Retail Solution, Oregon, USA (Co-op Training Program)
Over 200 hours of professional training in retail/interior design projects, prototypes, and design graphics (2004)
Location
Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
