Faculty Profile

Iftekhar Rahman

Associate Professor & Head

Contact Information

  • Office Address: Associate Professor & Head Institute of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet-3114, Bangladesh
  • Phone: +8801711120218
  • Email: ifti48buet-arc@sust.edu, ifti48buet@gmail.com

Biography

Born in Benghazi, Libya. Completed primary education in Libya at British School. Completed S.S.C. and H.S.C. under Dhaka board, and graduated from Architecture department from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and completed Master of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)

Education

  • PhD Candidate - Department of Architecture, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
  • M.Arch (First class) - Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
  • B.Arch (First class) - Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
  • H.S.C. (First class with star marks) - Dhaka College, Dhaka
  • S.S.C. (First class with star marks - 24th place in board) - St. Joseph High School, Dhaka

Research Interests

  • Architecture and environment focusing microclimate [Urban microclimate environment due to architecture, focusing building regulation and urban built forms (due to building regulation)]
  • Evidence Based Design [EBD]

Active Research Project

  • CRTC (Centre for Research Testing and Consultancy)
  • Recently completed research titled, 'Study on the Impact of Building Regulation on Street Morphology and Ensuing Microclimate in Planned Residential Area of Dhaka City'

Journal Publish

  • 1. Study the Role of Building Setback and Height, in terms of Indoor Temperature due to the Direct Component of Solar Radiation on West Façade of Residential Buildings: Comparing 1996 and 2008 ‘Imarat Nirman Bidhimala.
  • 2. Building Regulation as a Tool for Creating Desirable Urban Microclimate: Case Study in Dhaka
  • 3. A Comparative Analysis of Building Construction Rules and Their Impact on Indoor Temperature of Multistoried Buildings.
  • 4. Safety Sign, Symbols and Road Markings of Planned Residential Areas with Adjacent Highways of Dhaka City: Focusing Pedestrian Safety.
  • 5. Study on Pavement and Adjacent Street Activities Focusing Commercial Area of Dhaka City.
  • 6. Improving Daylighting Performance by Adjusting Features: A Study on Institute Building.
  • 7. Integrated Development Strategies: Key Components of Strategic Approaches.
  • 8. Renewable Energy Systems for Newly Constructed Residential Buildings in Dhaka: Barriers and Probable Solutions.
  • 9. Effect of Street Morphology on Microclimate in Residential Areas Following FAR Rule in Dhaka City

Awards & Recognition

  • Scholarship holder in secondary school level
  • Prize winner in art competition organized by Iranian embassy at Dhaka
  • Member of IAB (Institute of Architects Bangladesh)
  • Jeffrey Cook Memorial Scholarship Award at PLEA 2016 at Los Angeles, CA, USA
  • Received 'BUET fellowship' in PhD program at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology

Graduate Supervision

  • A total of twelve (12) B.Arch thesis projects