Sam Kubba
Encyclopedia
Dr.Sam Kubba is an international architect/interior designer, poet
, author
and businessman. Dr. Kubba is an American citizen of Iraqi origin.
Interviewed in Michael Moore
's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11
, Dr. Sam Kubba is a respected authority on Iraq
. Kubba first came to the United States
from Iraq with his parents when he was about four years old. He is currently active in the Democratic Party
and FCDC Steering Committee Chair. Kubba has authored fifteen books including, Space Planning for Commercial and Residential Interiors, Property Condition Assessments, Architectural Forensics, Mesopotamian Architecture and Town Planning, Mesopotamian Furniture, LEED Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Green Construction Project Management and Cost Oversight, and The Iraqi Marshlands and the Marsh Arabs. Dr. Kubba is also Chairman and CEO of the American Iraqi Chamber of Commerce that helps and facilitates the entry of American corporations wishing to work in Post-Saddam Iraq.
Dr. Kubba was one of seven international architects chosen by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service to participate in a seven-part series entitled “Perfectly Proportioned”. Dr. Kubba has also been a prime speaker at numerous conferences, and has been featured on numerous TV & radio talk shows including the BBC World Service, CNN, Lehrer Hour, CNBC, NPR, Al Arabia, Al Jazeera and others.
Sam Kubba is the principal partner of The Consultants' Collaborative, a firm noted for its work in sustainable architecture, interior design, and project management. Dr. Kubba has extensive experience in all types and all aspects of architecture, interior design and construction, including hospitality, corporate facilities, retail, renovations, restaurants, and high-rise commercial structures. Dr. Kubba has won several national and international architectural competitions. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects
, the American Society of Interior Designers
, and the Royal Institute of British Architects
, and has lectured widely on architecture, archeology, interior design, furniture, and art. Dr. Kubba is also a LEED Accredited Professional. The Consultants' Collaborative and Kubba Design have their headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.
Poet
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, author
Author
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and businessman. Dr. Kubba is an American citizen of Iraqi origin.
Interviewed in Michael Moore
Michael Moore
Michael Francis Moore is an American filmmaker, author, social critic and activist. He is the director and producer of Fahrenheit 9/11, which is the highest-grossing documentary of all time. His films Bowling for Columbine and Sicko also place in the top ten highest-grossing documentaries...
's documentary Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11
Fahrenheit 9/11 is a 2004 documentary film by American filmmaker and political commentator Michael Moore. The film takes a critical look at the presidency of George W. Bush, the War on Terror, and its coverage in the news media...
, Dr. Sam Kubba is a respected authority on Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
. Kubba first came to the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
from Iraq with his parents when he was about four years old. He is currently active in the Democratic Party
Democratic Party (United States)
The Democratic Party is one of two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Republican Party. The party's socially liberal and progressive platform is largely considered center-left in the U.S. political spectrum. The party has the lengthiest record of continuous...
and FCDC Steering Committee Chair. Kubba has authored fifteen books including, Space Planning for Commercial and Residential Interiors, Property Condition Assessments, Architectural Forensics, Mesopotamian Architecture and Town Planning, Mesopotamian Furniture, LEED Practices, Certification, and Accreditation Handbook, Green Construction Project Management and Cost Oversight, and The Iraqi Marshlands and the Marsh Arabs. Dr. Kubba is also Chairman and CEO of the American Iraqi Chamber of Commerce that helps and facilitates the entry of American corporations wishing to work in Post-Saddam Iraq.
Dr. Kubba was one of seven international architects chosen by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service to participate in a seven-part series entitled “Perfectly Proportioned”. Dr. Kubba has also been a prime speaker at numerous conferences, and has been featured on numerous TV & radio talk shows including the BBC World Service, CNN, Lehrer Hour, CNBC, NPR, Al Arabia, Al Jazeera and others.
Sam Kubba is the principal partner of The Consultants' Collaborative, a firm noted for its work in sustainable architecture, interior design, and project management. Dr. Kubba has extensive experience in all types and all aspects of architecture, interior design and construction, including hospitality, corporate facilities, retail, renovations, restaurants, and high-rise commercial structures. Dr. Kubba has won several national and international architectural competitions. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
, the American Society of Interior Designers
American Society of Interior Designers
The American Society of Interior Designers is the oldest and largest professional association for interior designers. Through education, knowledge sharing, advocacy, community building and outreach, the Society strives to advance the interior design profession and, in the process, to demonstrate...
, and the Royal Institute of British Architects
Royal Institute of British Architects
The Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...
, and has lectured widely on architecture, archeology, interior design, furniture, and art. Dr. Kubba is also a LEED Accredited Professional. The Consultants' Collaborative and Kubba Design have their headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.
External links
- Official Site- Who We Are- The Kubba Enterprises Team
- Sam Kubba at The Internet Movie Database
- Dr.Sam Kubba - Author, Iraqi businessman
- Kubba Designs