Shaker Azzi is a member of the Society of Academic Workshops (SAWS, USA) and has significant experience in the field of fabrication detailing, model making and manufacturing. He joined LAU in 1994, and has been teaching and coordinating Shop Techniques and PPM (Production Processes and Machinery). He is currently responsible for managing and supervising the operations of the Fabrication and Digital Labs in the School of Architecture and Design in both Beirut and Byblos. The Fabrication Labs provide facilities and technical services to students, faculty and staff to support teaching, designing, researching and academic exploration of materials.