Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie received today a delegation from Budapest University for Technology and Economics – Hungary in presence of the Assistant Deputy for the High Education Affairs, Dr. Ihab Qubaj to discuss future cooperation and exchange of expertise in the field of engineering and architecture between the Palestinian and Hungarian universities. The delegation, who were advised by the Ministry of Education aiming at sharing technical experiences with foreign renowned institutions, included Asst. Prof. Balin Kadar, Department of Urban Planning and Design, Budapest University, Associate Prof. Zoltan Schrammel, Department of Public Building Design, Budapest, Ms. Eva Lorincz, Attorney at Architect Law, Budapest University, Ms. Wala’ Ayyad, Architect at CD Group, the General Director of Planning and Scientific Research at the Ministry of Higher Education, Ahmad Othoman, the Director of Cultural Relations, Abeer Daraghmeh, Mahmoud Shaik, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The delegation were welcomed by the University Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Saed Mallak and the Dean of Planning and Development, Dr. Mokarram Abbas, who introduced them to the ancient history of PTUK and the academic programs it offers as well as the ongoing conducted scientific research in the field of engineering and architecture through a short reportage. A video was also displayed to the audience highlighting the continuous Israeli incursions at the University campus. Dr. Qubaj expressed his gratitude to the success of the meeting, pointing out that the Ministry is setting up policies towards the advancement of academic exchange and scientific visits among the students and faculty staff. Prof. Kadar introduced a presentation about the future urban architect design, drawing a line of the urban architecture from past to present and highlighting the major problems after the science of architecture has failed to introduce a sustainable solution to the development of cities. He also made a suggestion about how future cities design should be, depending on community involvement, friendly design, and urban innovation for which he called “the Cooperative City: an alternative perspective on urban planning.”