As a forward-thinking designer, I integrate technology with architecture, focusing on the potential of post-human intelligence to transform design methodologies. I am particularly fascinated by the role of synthetic intelligence and HCI in expanding the interface between digital and physical realms. For me, architecture is a domain where technological innovation fosters aesthetic elegance. My expertise includes creating dynamic 2D and 3D design communications, gamification of participatory design methods, and leveraging parametric design computation research that aims for a smarter, more user-centric future.
Committed to environmental sustainability in human-built environments, I bring a decade of climate justice activism and advocacy for accessible public spaces to the table. I aim to apply my technical acumen and innovative mindset to address challenges in spatial design and complex environmental solutions.
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, US, Graduate Teaching Assistant
• Enhanced Techne II & III students' 3D modeling, parametric design, and fabrication skills at the University of Arizona's CAPLA since Fall 2023.
• Led ARC 160D: Sonora Course in Spring 2023, focusing on the Sonoran Desert with engaging online sessions.
• Supported and graded over 240 students, provided 10+ weekly consultation hours on grasshopper simulation and fabrication tools, led 5 workshops, and improved course communications.
The Drachman Institute, Tucson, AZ, US, Graduate Research Assistant
Drachman Institute, CAPLA, University of Arizona
Health Sciences Library (HSL) Space Planning Project.
• Key contributor to R&D with a detailed project vision roadmap.
• Developed 2 gamified exercises and led 2 design charrettes for feedback.
• Developing 3 design concepts for a renovation project, including plans, visualizations, and presentations.
Bangladesh University, Dhaka, Lecturer of Architecture
• Instructed ARC 2111 & ARC 3111 studios, focusing on ergonomic design and energy efficiency.
• Conducted monthly workshops on climate analytics & building performance using grasshopper, Rhinoceros & Revit
EMK Center, Dhaka, Innovation Mentor
• Trained over 300 pre-college youths in 3D modeling, AR/VR, and 3D printing using Blender, Rhino, Sketchup, Enscape, Cycles, and Unity.
• Created 60 hours of educational content, workshops, and live XR design learning sessions.
• Managed a 6-episode podcast series on Bangladesh's notable figures in 3D modeling, AR/VR, and STEM.
US Bangla Assets, Dhaka, Architect
• Contributed to six infrastructure projects, including a community park, gymnasium, and fire station, and led mobility design for “Purbachal American City,” Bangladesh’s first Smart City.
• Collaborated on two aviation projects for US-Bangla Airlines, including an aircraft hangar and aviation academy.
• Executed site mapping, produced architectural drawings, and developed visual communications for projects.
University of Arizona, Tucson, Masters, Master of Science in Architecture
MS in Architecture focused on Emerging Building Technology and Building Science, with a research emphasis on integrating IR4.0 technology and synthetic forms of intelligence in architectural design and fabrication processes.
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Dhaka, BD, BArch, Bachelor of Architecture
Earned a Professional Bachelor's Degree in Architecture with a focus on Building and Environment Design, covering Art & Design Theory, History of Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Contemporary & Local Building Technologies, Materials in Architecture, Urban Design, and Architectural Management. Achieved 2nd Runner-Up in the IAB (Institute of Architects, Bangladesh) Student Festival 2018 for the best graduation project.
Roots for Resilience Fellowship, University of Arizona, Grant
Received the prestigious Data Science fellowship from the Data Science Institute from the University of Arizona.
CAPLA City Immersion Scholarship, Scholarship
Recieved $3000 travel grant from CAPLA, University of Arizona as the only graduate student for the 2023 cycle to explore Philadelphia's architectural scenario.
UNI Portfolio Award (Editor's Choice), Honorable Mention
Uni is a place for design ideas in the field of architecture online. Built in 2017, the community has grown beyond 150k+ registered members and has new enthusiasts joining every day. Known for launching a vast variety of design opportunities for architects and creatives the world over - Uni is reputed for launching unparalleled competitions in collaboration with various curators from the world over.
Uni Portfolio Awards (UPA) is launched in the same spirit of awarding creators from the globe on their holistic experiences.
In the 2021 version of UPA 2021, I was awarded "Editor's Choice" award.
UNI ATA '21 (Editor's Choice), Honorable Mention
UnIATA is an annual competition that presents a new generation of the world's best architects, urbanists and landscape architects together with their graduation projects. It forms one of the largest presentations of graduation work and offers unrivaled insight into current trends in design education globally and architecture generally. With the world's best graduation projects UnIATA presents each edition with a new generation of the world’s most talented emerging architects, urbanists and landscape architects, who are ready and equipped to tackle all imaginable contemporary assignments.
In the 2021 edition of UNI ATA, I was awarded the "Editor's Choice" Award.
Archihacks Monthly Challenge (August 2020), 1st Place
COVID-19 has uprooted almost every aspect of our lives in the first half of 2020. Our collective efforts are beginning to adapt to this new reality of the post-pandemic economy.
Archihacs as an online platform wanted to explore the possibilities of the evolution of work in this scenario.
My submission workspace 2070, (from the Instagram handle @long_circuit) won honorable mention in this monthly challenge.
UNI-Nano Nest (Shortlisted), Nomination
With the growing population, the land is constantly seen as a depleting resource and thus has increased real estate prices. Today, the definition of a house has barely boiled down to it being a commodity that constitutes a kitchen, a living area, bedroom and bathroom. This commodity offered is sometimes so inhabitable that it even lacks the basic notion of light and ventilation. Eventually, all the other additional notions of what a house should offer then become secondary. How do we then redefine a modern living space for a space crunch situation that it is not just habitable, but also restores these essential notions that make it a house?
Design a ‘Living Space’ for a family of 6 (people from 3 generations to be considered). The participants must give a character sketch of the users/family chosen. Based on this, propose a modern way of living in a space crunch scenario for them.
I with my teammate Eftey Islam became "top shortlisted" for the project
Open Architectural Design Competition "Affordable Housing For Lower Middle Income Group" at Dhalpur, Savar, Honorable Mention
The aim of this competition is to design modern, affordable homes for the target middle income group who are workers in the nearby industries. The design should have a sensitivity to the local culture and suburban setting. It should provide a sustainable solution that enhances the local architectural tradition, in which locally sourced renewable resources are used to provide natural temperature and humidity regulation. There are increased opportunity to integrate new technological innovations into the design. Construction cost per standard unit house should be capped at 1500tk/sft, to maintain affordability and allow for future ownership.
As a team member of Team SAA, I won an honorable mention for our entry titled "তিন মহল্লা, তিন পাড়া"
The Design competion of Commercial(office) Green Building for IDCOL, Honorable Mention
IDCOL in association with IAB announced the competition and called for the design proposals. IDCOL, a non-bank financial institution owned by the Government of Bangladesh (GoB), is the largest energy and infrastructure financing company in the country. The company is planning to establish a commercial green building on .164 Acre plot at Agargaon, Sher-E-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka for use as office spaces with the objective of achieving Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) platinum certification.
As a team member of Team SAA, I won an honorable mention for our entry titled "Fire, water, wind & earth"
IAB Student Festival Best Graduation Award, 3rd Place
Awarded the second runner up award- for my studio project: "pHIVE 2070"
Microsoft imagine cup, Bangladesh-2016, 2nd Place
First runner up in the "World Citizenship Category" for urban communication Microsoft app- Metrav. I worked in Idea generation and UX design of the app.
