Faculty Profile

K Taufiq Elahi

Associate Professor

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Department of Architecture, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801786128656
  • Email: elahi-arc@sust.edu, ktaufiqelahi@yahoo.com

Biography

K. Taufiq Elahi received his first degree in Architecture from Khulna
University, Khulna, Bangladesh in 2001. After a few years in active professional practice, he started working in the capacity of a lecturer at the Department of Architecture, Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST), Sylhet, Bangladesh as one of the founding faculty members. Presently, he is an associate professor at the same department. Elahi has published seven peer-reviewed articles in journals of both national and international repute. His research area includes: Society and Architecture of Bengal, Informal Sectors in Housing; and History, Theory and Criticism in Architecture. Beside his academic profession, Elahi practices as a freelance architect and likes photography, music and driving vintage cars.

Education

  • M.Arch (2018); Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • B.Arch (1996-2001); Architecture Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna, Bangladesh

Research Interests

  • Society and Architecture of Bengal
  • Informal Sectors in Housing
  • History, Theory and Criticism in Architecture

Active Research Project

  • 1. The Mahaviharas in Bengal: Evolution of the Buddhist Architectural Style through c.750-950AD
  • 2. Sociological Aspects of Buddhist Architecture during the Palas in Bengal
  • 3. Architecture and Planning Perspectives: Dhaka

External Affiliations

  • Candidate Member, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)

Journal Publications

  • 1. Revisiting Ekistics Theory of Human Settlements by Doxiadis; Stamford Journal of Environment and Human Habitat; Vol.4 2015, Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh, Bangladesh; 2015; Co-author: Sabiha Sultana
  • 2. The Growth of Sylhet City: A Historical Overview through c.1200AD to the Present; SUST Studies; Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh; 2014; Co-author: Shubhajit Chowdhury
  • 3. Formal and Informal Sectors in Housing: A Comparison of Selected Parameters of Dhaka City; Stamford Journal of Environment and Human Habitat; Vol.2 2013, Department of Environmental Science, Stamford University Bangladesh, Bangladesh; 2012
  • 4. Of Boullée and Kahn, and the Spirit of the Sublime; SUST Studies; Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh; 2013
  • 5. Transformation Propensity in Low Income Housing: The Continuing Story of the Vastuhara in Dhaka; Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning (JRAP); Vol.13 2012 (second issue), NED University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi, Pakistan; 2012; Co-author: Dr. Md. Shahidul Ameen
  • 6. Mosque Architecture during the Independent Sultanate of Bengal: A Comparative Review on Gaur Mosques; Journal of the Institute of Bangladesh (IBS); Vol.XXX1 2008, University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh; 2008
  • 7. Understanding the Sustainability of Dhaka City: Some Preliminary Observations; Journal of the Bangladesh National Geographical Association (BNGA); Vol.33, No.1&2, Bangladesh; 2005

Graduate Supervision

  • 1. B.Arch thesis projects (Student: 27)