Saudi Master's Student Clinches 2nd Place in IFLA Competition in Mexico
Haifa Abdullah Al Malih, a master's student in Environmental Architecture at King Abdulaziz University, along with her team, achieved second place in the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) competition held in Mexico. The event saw participation from 61 students representing over 15 countries.
This year, IFLA's global student program in Mexico centered on the theme 'Natural and Cultural Heritage Landscape in Tepoztlán, Mexico.' The competition serves as a vital platform for environmental architecture students worldwide to exchange knowledge, deepen their understanding of environmental, social, and cultural issues, and address the pressing challenges facing the planet.
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