Architecture

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Thoughts

Rethinking the ‘built environment’ in aftermath of Bangladesh’s historic floods

Prioritising flood resilience, adopting sustainable practices and engaging with communities can yield long-term benefits beyond only withstanding the impacts of floods

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Thoughts

Using environmental experience design to prevent crime in Bangladesh

According to Dr Piyush Mathur, Ahsan Manzil’s upper-frontal view with the large dome and the grand stairs, expresses a statement of ‘grandeur’ and ‘authority.’ Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
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Understanding the gender implications of architecture

The ancestral home of the Bose family stands as another testament to Meherpur's storied past. It is adorned with engraved letters and weather-worn facades and serves as a living monument to India's freedom struggle. Photo: Anushka Banerjee
Panorama

The colourful history of Meherpur’s last old mansions

While the foliage covering the entire front face of the factory was initially planted by humans, it has now developed its own self-sustainable ecosystem.
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Karupannya: A factory designed to be a sanctuary

Creating dialogue among structures: A conversation with award-winning architect Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad
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Creating dialogue among structures: A conversation with award-winning architect Mahmudul Anwar Riyaad

In the last few decades, the haphazard construction of concrete buildings has destroyed the skyline of Dhaka. Photo: Rajib Dhar
Habitat

How energy efficient are Dhaka’s buildings?

The complex is built on a 7,466 square metre site, which is almost rectilinear in shape, with the western arm skewed by eight degrees. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
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A building with a soul: Inside GP corporate headquarters

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Thoughts

Architectural science for greener future: Rethinking architectural education in Bangladesh

Representational image. Photo: Pixabay
Thoughts

Why we need more research on architecture and health

Sustainable building designs. Photo: Hasibul Hasan Abir
Thoughts

Exploring architectural science: Rethinking architectural education in Bangladesh

Puthiniloy Publication’s stall showcased a bunch of decorative pieces that look like giant books on all sides of their stall. Photo: Rajib Dhar
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The aesthetics and architecture of Boi Mela stalls

The company claims the buildings can withstand forces from wind gusts, storms, and earthquakes. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
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KY Two Tone: From cookie-cutter neighbourhoods to Bangladeshi homes