The Department of Architecture and Building Science is committed to enhancing student learning through practical experiences. To bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications in Building Construction courses, the department organizes supervised field trips to construction sites. These visits allow students to observe and learn from ongoing construction projects, gaining insights into the Kingdom's building industry.

By exposing students to diverse building materials, structural systems, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, the department aims to equip them with the necessary skills to make informed decisions in their future professional careers. During these site visits, students have the opportunity to engage with site engineers and supervisors, seeking clarification on construction processes and techniques. As part of course requirements, students are expected to document their observations and submit detailed reports on their field trip experiences.

In recent semesters, the department has organized field trips to numerous significant construction projects, including:
 

• Headquarters building of the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu
• The College of Business Administration at KSU
• Girls Campus college buildings at KSU
• SABIC Research Center at Riyadh Techno-Valley
• Conference Center at King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACIST)
• Temporary Fresh Concrete factory, by ‘Al-Bustan’ within KSU Campus
• Temporary Pre-Cast Concrete factory, by ‘Bin-Laden’ within KSU Campus

 
The Department also organizes field trips as part of Studio Courses. The list of sites visited is very long, but notable examples of field trips during the year 2011-2012 are:

• Two Headquarter buildings at King Abdullah Financial City (KAFC)
• SABIC Headquarters Building and its Training center
• Research Center at King Faisal Hospital and its Animal House

 
And the Year 2012-2013:

• New Staff housing compound at KSU and its Staff club and Shopping Mall
• A site for a proposed Planetarium and Observatory Center along Mecca Road

College of Business Admin KSU

Fresh Concrete Factory

 
Pre-Cast Factory

Royal Commission

Royal Commission