Directed toward the comprehensive organization of the urban environment, the planning of high-comfort public spaces enriched with object fillings, and the creation of a distinctive civic identity, the instructional courses of the Division of Environmental Design are integrated across all three degree cycles of the faculty's educational programs.
The division is led by highly qualified academic staff who are recognized experts in the field and actively involved in research and practical practice: Nino Khabeishvili (Head of Division), Nugzar Khvedeliani, Giorgi Tsulukidze, Mariam Khabeishvili, Avtandil Dighmelashvili, Gia Roqva, Irina Makovkina, Mariam Gogolashvili, Manana Khvedeliani, Davit Kiknavelidze, and Zurab Karamurza.
The Division of Environmental Design at the GTU Faculty of Architecture, Urban Planning and Design is actively engaged in enhancing the visual aesthetic of our capital city.
In general, all citizens of Georgia desire their capital city to be beautiful and well-maintained. In this context, it is vital that every district, micro-district, block, and neighborhood in Tbilisi possesses memorable and recognizable creative design characterized by small architectural forms, children's playgrounds, fountains, urban furniture, lighting elements, and related amenities—as their combination shapes the city's overall image, its urban "interior," and ultimately its international standing. Furthermore, individuals raised in the monochrome environment of mass housing construction may perceive such surroundings as conforming to aesthetic norms, subsequently rendering them insensitive to the artistic expression of the city. Therefore, creating a harmonious urban environment carries profound educational as well as socio-cultural significance.
It is gratifying that the younger generation of our country—specifically students from our faculty—actively care for the capital's appearance. This commitment was demonstrated by two large-scale competitions conducted in 2016: the first, "Design Project of the Territory between Nutsubidze and Zakariadze Streets," was planned and implemented through collaboration between the Saburtalo District Administration and faculty members of the Division of Environmental Design; the second, "Design Project of the Recreational Park on Aleksidze Street in Saburtalo District," was announced and carried out through collaboration between the Non-Profit Organization "Ecologica" and environmental design faculty. Notably, in both cases, the authors of the winning projects (Gvantsa Tskhipurishvili for the first competition; Nutsa Demetrashvili for the second) were given the opportunity to realize their park designs. Both projects proved doubly beneficial, as they contributed to beautifying our capital while elevating student qualifications through practical execution.
Under the leadership of environmental design faculty, our students also participate in graphic design competitions for posters, banners, and invitation cards for the "Vakhtang Chabukiani International Children and Youth Choreographic Festival in Tbilisi." The winning poster was printed and displayed across urban spaces, the banner adorned the stage of the festival venue, and official invitations were produced and distributed to guests.
Faculty members of the Division of Environmental Design are actively involved in scientific research. Under their supervision, numerous doctoral dissertations addressing topics of major national importance have been successfully developed and defended