Bechara Mouannes is an Assistant Professor of Faculty of Architecture and Design. Graduated from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in 1986 after 6 years of study, he continued in Paris, as a scholarship holder of the French government, a 3rd cycle training in Architecture called "CEAA Architecture and Archaeology" for 24 months and in conjunction with the theoretical training, research, professional internships on archaeological sites were carried out, in Amathus Cyprus, Delos Greece and Autun France. The results of the work, especially graphically (surveys and restitutions, etc.) Were published under the direction of the responsible researchers of the French School of Athens.

After his return to Lebanon, he began a freelance job in his private office, where several projects of construction, rehabilitation and development were carried out. At the same time and without interruption until the present day, he joined the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the University of Holy Spirit University of Kaslik as a teacher. While participating in the majority of exchange programs with Mediterranean Universities, noting especially the Cedars project with E.A. of Toulouse, and the training of trainer’s program MED-CAMPUS program, UNIMED A139 project; in Lebanon, Jordan and in Italy, project title: Training Course for Experts in Planning, Rehabilitation and Conservation of the Mediterranean Landscape Interested in Tourism Development Programs.

At USEK, Bechara Mouannes participated energetically in the development of the architecture curriculum within the "pedagogical committee" at the end of the 90's century and which managed the transition to the credit system. With the establishment of the regional RUCs, Prof Mouannes was in charge of coordinating the RUC Chekka with the Central University.
As an architect, B. Mouannes, a member of the Beirut Orders and Architects, has held several positions by repetitive elections. At the same time, he participated in several training and professional development sessions.

2010-2016 - Elected member of the Municipal Council of Jbail – Byblos / In charge of the planning and works commission.

In 2011 3rd EME3 prize in Barcelona / received in the presence of the Lebanese Minister of Environment Mohamad Rahal and the Mayor of Jbeil Ziad Hawat / For the project "Byblos Park" planned and executed for the Municipality of Jbeil – Byblos.

2002 - 2003 - Member of the Advisory Committee appointed by Mr. The Lebanese Minister of Justice to draw up a new master plan for the needs, character of the justice buildings and its equipment.

1992 - 1994 - Member of the Advisory Committee appointed by Mr. The Lebanese Minister of Transport for the rehabilitation of the ancient port of Jbeil (Byblos) and the safeguarding of its coastline.

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. / : CEAA “ARCHITECTURE & ARCHEOLOGIE” Ecole d’Architecture de Nancy / France/ 1989
• MA/MS: « Master en Architecture » Universite St Esprit de Kaslik / Liban / 1986/li>
• BA/BS: “ Licence en Etudes Architecturales » Universite St Esprit de Kaslik / Liban / 1984