Ph.D. arch. Iris Popescu
Nomination in “Endeavours” category for the research project The Empathy Retreat

@ Beta – Timisoara Architecture Biennial, organised by The Order of Architects.

More info: https://betacity.eu/en/beta-awards/results/empathy-retreat-inclusive-dialogue/

the main photo with diverse people playing in a water fountain with the label nominee on it
1st Prize of the “Public Space – Urban Design” category for the Mahmudia watefront design project.

@ Beta – Timisoara Architecture Biennial, organised by The Order of Architects.

More info: https://betacity.eu/en/beta-awards/results/inclusive-public-space-promenade-on-the-danube/

three of the authors on stage receiving the prize/
1st Prize of the “Research through Architecture / Architecture Books” section for the Inclusive Design Guide

@ Architecture Annual organised by The Bucharest branch of The Order of Architects: https://www.anuala.ro/en/projects/2024/258/

An image with book next to the awards and the diploma.
1st Prize of the “Built Architecture / Architecture and Public Space” section for the Mahmudia waterfront design project.

@ Architecture Annual organised by The Bucharest branch of The Order of Architects:

https://www.anuala.ro/en/projects/2024/294/

Consultations on the development of an inclusive disaster response training course.

@ The World Bank in Bucharest.

Through this initiative, the World Bank team supports the efforts of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) and the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) in preparing people with disabilities for disaster situations. The goal is to develop an inclusive course to help individuals with disabilities identify their needs in case of a disaster and create customized safety strategies for the emergency teams.

I was invited to represent AMAIS and to discuss accessibility requirements for the built environment in disaster situations. My primary focus was on prevention, specifically exploring ways for authorities to place greater emphasis on accessibility when issuing operating permits.

people with and without disabilities sitting around a table.
Graduated from the Social Innovation and Management Programme @ NGO Academy in Vienna

Throughout the three modules in Vienna, we explored essential topics for improving leadership skills such as project management, impact assessment, fundraising, design thinking, and social media. The programme is organised by ERSTE Foundation and Vienna University of Economics and Business.

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