Portfolio | Md Shahadat Hossain

ADDRESS

197, Sirajuddin Sarkar Road Dattapara, Islampur Tongi, Gazipur-1712 Bangladesh

MD SHAHADAT HOSSAIN

Architect

CAREER OBJECTIVES

I feel that architecture is a journey of exploration of art. In this field of knowledge, I have the spirit of learning something at the end of the day.

I want to learn to utilize my skills in professional activities and prepare myself for learning how to deal with professional architectural issues.

PERSONAL DETAILS

Born Nationality Sex Marital Status Blood Group

EDUCATION

01 January 1996 Bangladeshi Male Single A(+)ve

2022-Present Texas A&M University, USA Master of Architecture

Autodesk AutoCAD

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Premiere Pro Microsoft Office SketchUp Rhinoceros 3D Lumion V Ray Wondershare Filmora

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Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology(AUST) Bachelor of Architecture(B.Arch) CGPA: 3.27 2011-2013 Cambrian College, Dhaka HSC GPA: 5.00

2015-2020

Graduate Record Examinations(GRE)

Int’l English Language Testing System(IELTS)

TECHINICAL SKILLS

Architectural Design & Drawing

Rendering & Presentation Technique Graphic Design & Printing Computor Aided Drafting Building Codes & Standards

SPECIALTIES

Design

2006-2011 Lhumb Nagar Academy, Laxmipur SSC GPA: 5.00 Idea Generating Communication

CONTACT

shahadathossain493@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/archshahadat/ +8801673830585

WORK EXPERIENCE

01st February 2022-Present

Vistaara Architects Pvt. Ltd.

Employer: Address: Worked As: Projects: Major Role

Ar. Mustapha Khalid Palash SE(H)6, Road 143, Gulshan, Dhaka-1212 Architect

1. Ongoing 21 Storied “THE QUBE TOWER”

2. G+10 Residential Building of INN STAR Group.

3. Architectural Drawings for the designing of 19 Projects undertaken By Rajshahi City Corporation. Architectural design development, drafting, 3d modeling & visualization, inspection of construction, projects presentation, and meeting with clients & engineers.

ACHIEVEMENTS

2021 Architecture MasterPrize 2021 (International Architectural Competition)

Honorable Mention Link: https://architectureprize.com/winners/winner. php?id=3454&mode=hm&compID=12794

2021 INSPIRELI AWARDS 2021 (International Architectural Competition)

Top 30 Finalists Architecture Link: https://www.inspireli.com/en/awards/ detail/3520

2021 SHOWCASE Magazine

Thesis Project Publication Link: https://www.showcase.com.bd/feature/bongotajmemorial-museum-complex-kapasia-gazipur/

2021 ContextBD

Thesis Project Publication Link: https://contextbd.com/bongotaj-memorial-andmuseum-complex-aust/

2021 Sthapattya O Nirman

Thesis Project Publication Link: https://sthapattya-o-nirman.com/en/2021/03/27/ bongotaj-memorial-museum-complex-kapasia-gazipur/

2020 SEARCH International Student Design Competition

SUNDARBARI” - A Homestead in the Sundarbans (International Architectural Competition) Commendation Award

2019 Designed 18 pavilions for Dhaka International Trade Fair,2019 Vastukar Architects

2017 DESCO Head Office (Open Architectural Competition by IAB) Team Member of Contemporist Architects Lt Shortlisted to Top 05

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

2021 Associate Member Institute of Architects Bangladesh

2015 Volunteer Institute of Architects Bangladesh

FIELD OF INTEREST

Visual Design Sustainable Design Sustainable Architecture Urbanism Digital Architecture Designing Drawing Reading Drumming Traveling Eating Photography

HOBBIES INTERESTS AND REFERENCES

Art Music Movies TV Shows Sports Fashion Cooking

Dr. Jasmin Ara Begum Professor & Dean, Faculty of Architecture & Planning Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) Phone: +880 1745-052507 Email: jasmin.arch@aust.edu

Dr. Rumana Rashid Professor & Head, Department of Architecture Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) Phone: +880 1947-659514 Email: head.arch.rumana@aust.edu

Mr. Habib Ibrahim Rahmatullah Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST) Phone: +880 1751-759999 Email: tomal.arch@aust.edu

GOALS STATEMENT

The built environment and construction have been very fascinating from the very beginning of my life because my father is connected with the construction industry. I am always willing to go with my father to his construction sites and am always curious about construction. It has become my habit to see the buildings and other structures, like the bridge, whenever I go outside, even though I don’t have any idea about architecture or an architect’s profession.

In this way, I took science at my secondary school level and thought that I would be an engineer and build and design modern structures because I didn’t know about architects at that time and thought that engineers design buildings. But, after I finished high school, I came to know about architecture and realized it was my dream subject and my parents encouraged me to enroll in a Bachelor of Architecture program. That’s the way I started my journey in architecture, and with the flow of time. I heartily connected with architecture, and it became a part of my life.

I've always tried to learn new things about modern architecture and explore it. Furthermore, I feel that architecture is an exploration of art and science. In this field of Architecture, I have the spirit of learning something new to make a better version of myself at the end of the day. I want to learn to utilize my skills in professional activities, and I am willing to prepare myself to learn how to deal with professional architectural issues.

Architecture is my passion, and I love art and design, so I tried my best to learn in my previous studios and was involved with some architectural firms and the national architect’s associa-

tion. In my student life, I was a regular volunteer and also a student member of the Institute of Architects Bangladesh. I love to participate in many national and international competitions, seminars and try to learn the various perspectives on architectural things.

At my bachelor's study level in architecture, I was a regular and attentive student. I get involved in many extracurricular activities like organizing seminars and other programs because I was a representative of my batch. I tried my best to represent my ideas, explore my design and get good reviews from my teachers and jurors. In my thesis jury, I got positive reviews from my external and internal jurors and my project got high scores in the batch. My thesis project was published in many magazines and websites and won prizes in many competitions.

After completing my graduation, I got a job offer and have been doing this since March 2021. From my job, I learned many practical skills and ongoing projects help me to gather experiences. Now, I am willing to broaden my knowledge and try to get familiar with modern technology and design techniques. I want to use my knowledge to prosper my country.

Sustainable design and sustainable architecture have always attracted me. I want to practice vernacular architecture with modern techniques in a sustainable manner. So, I would like to broaden my knowledge and get higher education (Master of Architecture) from a renowned university. Also, it's my dream to connect with research on architecture and build environments to contribute to a better future, and want a chance to expose my abilities.

BONGOTAJ MEMORIAL MUSEUM COMPLEX @ KAPASIA, GAZIPUR

BONGOTAJ SHAHID TAJUDDIN AHMED

(July 23, 1925 November 3, 1975)

Tajuddin Ahmad was a politician and freedom fighter of Bangladesh The played a pivotal role during the liberation war of Bangladesh

• The first prime minister of Bangladesh Lead liberation war on behalf of the country’s undisputed leader

• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

• The whole Bengali nation remained united Participated in the language movement during the early years of Pakistan

• He became the general secretary of Awami League in the sixties

THE MOTIVE OF THIS PROJECT:

This memorial museum complex is a thesis project, which is proposed to show respect for our great national leader Bongotaj Tajuddin Ahmad and his journey throughout the political history of Bangladesh.

Road connectivity

Creating water body with form

Considered the Axis as Tajuddin Ahmed’s life's timeline and the gallery will be the historical event throughout his life.

“The Axis” would be his “LIFES GOAL” & “The Gallery” will be “UPS & DOWN” throughout his historical journey.

AXIS

Bongotaj Tajuddin Ahmed, was the first prime minister of Bangladesh. One of the significant national leaders of the country. He was a cold minded leader. He lead many historical movements of Bangladesh. He was the constant companion of the political journey of the father of the nation Bongobondhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. His life’s motive was to do something for the people of Bangladesh and in every historical movement he was on the frontline with Bangabandhu. His life’s great success was led and organized liberation war movement of Bangladesh, absence of Bangabandhu. When the nation was in danger

history choose him for this great work. The ninemonth of liberation war history of Bangladesh was the witness of his great leadership. He united all political personalities and the people of Bangladesh and made the first government called “Mujibnagar Government” and collect support for the liberation war. He handles all types of conspiracy at that time of war. Because of that, people of Bangladesh found a free nation and a flag that is their own. But, some people didn’t like that and they first killed the father of the nation and then killed four leaders along with Bongotaj. The nation dropped on dark age history.

SHORT BRIEF OF BONGOTAJ’S LIFE:

PLAN +6000 LEVEL PLAN -1500 LEVEL

This project is located at Tajuddin Ahmed’s birthplace Kapasia, Gazipur. My site is a part of his home, with existing residences, a school, mosque, school field & a pond.

I divided his life’s timeline into four major parts like “British Period”, “Pakistan Period”, “Liberation War”, “Bangladesh Period”. Every period we saw some change in his life gain and loss.

My design conceptual development was built on the basis of his speech. He was a disciplined man with his commitment and work for the people from his soul. My idea was to find him by his great work and his historical journey of glorious victory.

So, my concept is I I Journey Through a Glorious Victory I I

We find Tajuddin Ahmad by his contribution to the nation-building, that would be showing respect of his contribution. By knowing a leader like him and his philosophy, personality, and leadership our future leader will be inspired. His goal was fixed, to do something for the nation and history find him out. So, I created an axis through the site which I represent as his life’s timeline, and some volume with an axis that will be his life journey through history.

I created some green slopes to blend the built form with nature like the personality of Tajuddin Ahmad. From the entry of the site, people saw only green slop at the front and the axis at the back, and the green natural beauty of Shalban as a backdrop.

I create a continuous water body with five gallery spaces. Water is used to imitate the deltaic landscape of Bangladesh as well as a guiding element. Water channels and the sound of water flow guide the visitors to the end of the journey- a terminal to evoke a sensual emptiness that reminds the absence of Tajuddin Ahmad.

We walk through his life’s timeline and in the end, we lost him. When people go to “Galley 05” they show the darkest history of our nation, the leaders who navigate us to find a new nation we present them brutal death. The “Hall of Remembrance” feel the historical ambiance of losses & sacrifice.

A screen of life’s timeline of the political journey of Tajuddin Ahmed’s created for the visitor in front of “Hall of Remembrance”.

Creating a pathway with the existing residence and other structures. So, visitors can visit the existing residence of Tajuddin Ahmad where he has been raised.

BONGOTAJ RESIDENCE VIEW

HALL OF REMEBRANCE

UNITED INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

@ Satarkul, Dhaka

AUTHOR NAME: STUDIO: PROJECT TYPE: DURATION: STUDIO TEACHERS:

Md. Shahadat Hossain

Dr. Shehzad Zahir Dr. Shafique Rahman Mr. Md. Rigu Sarker

DESIGN VISIONS

Creating Architectural space to gathering students

Shearing knowledge by gathering of students

• Create identifying space for each department

Gathering student of all department in a common space

Creating a public space for all to create social interaction

Public space will have a connection with lake to enjoy it

View From Entry Court

FIRST FLOOR PLAN

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

Section Through Entry Court

HOUSING FOR MIDDLE AND HIGHER MIDDLE INCOME GROUP IN DHAKA CITY

AUTHOR NAME:

STUDIO:

PROJECT TYPE: INDIVIDUAL ROLE:

DURATION: STUDIO TEACHERS:

DESIGN CONTEXT

Md. Shahadat Hossain VIII

Group Studio Assignment Concept & Design Development, Sketch, Model Making 8 Weeks (Design + Drawing) Dr. Jasmin Ara Begum Dr. Rumana Afroz Mr. Imran Ebne Amin

SITE LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh

Providing housing for urban population is a major issue to address in Dhaka, as this mega city is growing at a faster pace (around 4.5%) and less than one third of the population have houses of different form. To address the present situation the Government of Bangladesh has taken several projects and the housing for middle income group is one of them. The site is located in Uttara model town with 20 acres of land area.

The problems of housing in Dhaka city are multi-dimensional. Recent research shows that majority of the housing in Dhaka city lack adequate space for healthy living and growing for urban population especially children and elderly people who spend most of their time inside the housing. The confined indoor apartment spaces are causing lot of social and psychological problems among the residents.

The residents have indoor as well as outdoor activity areas designed as per their need and also enhance social interaction among them.

AIM

The Aim Of The Project Is To Create Healthy Living Environment So That Different Age Group Of The Residents Have Indoor As Well As Outdoor Activity Areas Designed As Per Their Need And Also Enhance Social Interaction Among Them.

The Project adopts the “City Within a City” concept as the main design Strategy in order to create an active social scenery that reproduces the city scale in a single building.

The design adopts the enclosure of the urbanism scheme and the complexity of the internal organization in order to form a miniature version of many activities through the pathway.

In this scenario, we tried to create a hierarchy of spaces with green buildings and lees energy consumption.

Design Considerations:

1.0 A hierarchy of social interaction has been maintained by certain stages: starting from interaction between families to neighbor leading to the neighborhood.

A. First stage of interaction has been made in the common lobby spaces of the apartments.

B. Second stage of social interaction has been made by designing green spaces and interactive pathways in the ground level, in between apartments, which is surrounded by facilities like, cafe, gym, indoor game areas.

C. The Third stage and the wider scale of social interaction is created by vehicle obstruction free pathways between open green spaces and apartment buildings from one end of the complex to another.

2.0 Generally a person living in the ground level feels the deprivation of privacy. So in the design an attempt is made to create a scenario where living in ground floor will feel like living in first floor by sunken the immediate space of the flat. This process will also provide light to the underground vehicular roads.

3.0 To bring residents close to nature, open spaces are filled with green plants and grasses. Even the concrete portions right above the basement are also filled with soil and planted smaller plants and trees in the green space which are directly connected to ground. Overall the full site is used as a green space.

4.0 Another consideration is providing vehicle free pedestrian routes so the children and elderly people can walk easily throughout the housing area. For this particular consideration we took our vehicular road under the pedestrian road which is - 6 feet below the ground level. To solve the darkness, clumsiness and insecure situation under the underground passage, some portion of the pathway is punched to bring light inside the road.

5.0 A hierarchy of building heights is maintained towards the site force so that maximum number of apartments can enjoy the site view.

6.0 The multi-purpose hall is designed at -6 feet level which is the road level so that anyone can easily come to the place by car and drop off right in front of their apartments. Also we made the roof of the multi-purpose hall green to maintain the harmony of green in different levels.

7.0 The pedestrian level is designed +2.5 feet higher than the ground level so ambulance or fire brigade can easily access through the pedestrian level by ramp.

AHSANIA MISSION CHILDREN CITY

AUTHOR NAME:

STUDIO:

PROJECT TYPE: DURATION: STUDIO TEACHERS:

Md. Shahadat Hossain

VII

Individual Studio Assignment 7 Weeks (Design + Drawing)

Dr. Maher Niger

Dr. Zishan Fuad Choudhury Ms. Jinia Sharmeen Lima

Literature Study

To assess the psychological issues prevalent in orphan children and propose design interventions accordingly.

AIM DEFINATION

A child who is below 18 years of age & who has lost one or both parents may be defined as an orphan (George, 2011).

PROBLEMS OBJECTIVE

1. To assess the psychological impact on the children who have lost their parents or those who are growing without biological parents. 2. List the various psychological issues. 3. To understand the relationship between the spatial character and psychology of children with special reference to those who have gone through trauma of separation from biological parents. 4. To make and attempt to mitigate the negative impacts of orphan hood in children through design.

• Self-esteem Recognition

Love and Security

• Independence Creative New Experience

WEST ELEVITION

SOUTH ELEVATION

INTEGRATED NEIGHBORHOOD WITH RASULBAGH PARK

AUTHOR NAME:

STUDIO: PROJECT TYPE: INDIVIDUAL ROLE: DURATION: STUDIO TEACHERS:

Md. Shahadat Hossain

VII

Group Studio Assignment Concept & Design Development, Sketch, Model Making,Drawing Development 8 Weeks (Research + Drawing)

Dr. Maher Niger

Dr. Zishan Fuad Choudhury Ms. Jinia Sharmeen Lima

CONTEXT OF THE AREA

Dhaka itself is a city of multiplicities - “Dhaka is indeed many Dhaka’s.”The city has resulted in several urban morphologies, each representing a particular spatial social, and economic development environment. In the older part of the city hugging the river Buriganga (whatever is left of it), colorful mixed-use buildings are crowded cheek-by-jowl along narrow winding streets. With its 52 bazars and 53 lanes, abuzz with its own heritage, the old Dhaka has distinctive organic urban morphology with certain buildings of intricate artistry and craftsmanship.

Rasulbagh area is known as a residential area. Most of the buildings are residential & some of them are mixed use. The distribution of residential and work(mixed used) are well maintained and distributed so that it makes a strong impact when planning a city area. Enough facilities (mosques, medical facility, institution) within the catchment area of the park. As a result its not a problem for the inhabitants here to use facilities even if the communication system is poor.

Poor drainage system in some specific area around the park & the current condition cant be improvable because the communication system is too poor there. Buildings are built in a congested way. No space or setbacks given which causes problem for ventilation in this area & electricity cables aren’t handled well so that accidents happen now and then.

Standard road measurement for at least 2 cars to pass by and people to walk According to Bangladesh Govt. Here most of the roads are 8 feet/ 2.5-3 meter in width which is not according to the standard. There should be at least 25% green area of the total build area here which is totally absent here. The only green part of this are is the park and the grave yard.

As a result, communication problem occurs.Unfortunately this hundreds years old story and picture ofthis once architecturally rich area has undergone radical change following the building model set by “New Dhaka”. While all citizens have rights to their own model and desires, when that translates as wanton destruction of heritage and historical identity, it becomes a concern for the whole city. The necessity to maintain these areas and buildings comes not from romantic or sentimental reasons but from offering citizens of the city a diverse urban experience. So, Rasulbagh area need to be developed in sustainable way, by new requirments.

SITE LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh

CONCEPT

RURALISM IN URBANISM

Bringing rural elements in highly dense urban area.

Using narrow roads as like as aisle of rural areas which connects a smaller unit of space with a broad communication point.

Using the temporary hut-bazar concept to minimize the illegal vendor.

Wrapping up the urban area with green roof concept. Improvising towards a healthier neighborhood for kids mental and physical growth.

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

AILES

In villages we can see narrow roads connected with easch other creating connection between village huts and spaces likes fields and ponds.

Our concept wast to bring the narrow road and connectivity flavour to a highly densed urban area.

MACHA

In villages we can see plantation on a frame made with jute stick or bamboo, it’s called “Macha”. Machas are placed on hut roof or in the courtyard.

Our concept was to bring the macha concept to bring green belt in a highly densed city area where green ratio is too low.

HUT-BAZAR

In villages we can find hut-bazar which is generally built in a big Banyan tree centred space and quite often surrounding the tree itself. Here people gather and do shopping.

Our concept was to bring the tree centred gathering space and marketing place which will let the urban people feel the rural flavour.

CONSIDERATION

Drainage System Development

1. Using the pocket space to create soak pit which will prevent flood or over flow

2. Cover the open drains to increase the width of pedestrian narrow roads

Communication System Development

1. Developing the narrow roads into proper pedestrian roads

2. Removing illegal vendors to use the full width of the road

Green Area

1. Using roof top as roof garden to increase the amount of green

2. Using pocket space for plantation and green

Recreation

1. Creating playground for children

2. Creating recreational zones for all age

Community Club

Food Court

Location:

Area: Ward No:

Length of The Road : Landmarks: Importance

Population:

• Male:

• Female:

• Annual Growth Rate:

• Litearcy Rate:

• School Attendance: Total Plots/Blocks/Holdings:

Rasulbagh Thana, Dhaka

The area of Rasulbagh Thana is bounded by Azimpur Thana on the East, Motijheel Thana on the North, Keraniganj Thana on the South and Kotwali Thana on the West. 26, Dhaka City(South) Corporation, (Previous Ward No-79)

1900 ft (Pyari Das Road and Hemendra Das Road) Dhankora Kachari Bari, Beauty Boarding, Shri Shri Goura Nitai Mandir

One of the oldest roads of Dhaka city with history of around 200 years. Currently a declared Heritage Urban Site by Bangladesh Government. 2,19,357 (Rasulbagh Thana) according to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics 2011 census 1,25,737 93,620 -4.92 79.9 52.8% 66(North) and 68(South)

New Activity Function

New Green Design

Pedestrian Network (Ring Type)

Existing Green & Abundant Land

Existing Road

Proposed Green Area

Proposed Road & Pedestrian

DESIGN OBJECTIVES

1. Creating a Ring Type of pedestrian network to connect the area.

2. Provide some formal and recreational activity for the community along with the ring road.

3. Making the connection between the ring road and the park to make a flow.

4. The narrow road of the area makes wider before by the setback of buildings.

5. Many local shops and the pocket recreational space grow with the pedestrian spine.

6. The park space provided many play spaces for the children.

7. Creating the area lively to reduce the crime rate.

8. Provided some Comunity Club, GYM, Badminton Court, Bazar Area, Food Court Zone, Tranining Center, Kitchen Garden For the Community.

Bazar Area

Bazar Area

Food Court Zone

Community Club & Badminton Court

A COMMERCIAL HIGH RISE BUILDING

AUTHOR NAME: STUDIO:

PROJECT TYPE: DURATION: STUDIO TEACHERS:

Md. Shahadat Hossain VI

Individual Studio Assignment 7 Weeks (Design + Drawing) Dr.

G.M.A. Balayet Hossain

SITE LOCATION : Dhaka, Bangladesh CONCEPT

What Brings Life Into A Office Building

If we watch closely we will see, most of the office buildings become a dead place after the office hours. No or hardly any public activity is incorporated in the office buildings. The key concept of this design was to break this shackle. An office tower which may become a public meeting place in the falling afternoon... may become a venue for a publicevent... may become a platformfor the citizen to promote democracy... is the sole idea of this project. It is a tower that never sleeps... it is a tower that never goes dead... hence it can be called the “Living Tower”.

The ground is an open public plaza inviting all kinds of public activity and bridging between the city and the lake. Office flloors are housed in a 700 a feet tall tower ensuring no hindrance or disturbance from the public ground. Two types of floor plans offer single tenant and double tenant office floors. An amalgamation of public activity and private business under the same sky is what makes this tower unique.

Spire

Central Core Restaurent

Efficient and minimal central core system with lift cores, fire stairs and services. Average core area per floor less than 20%

A fully equipped restaurant and bar on the top floor accessible by all.

The roof is covered with green garden plants that coolen and filter the air coming toward the building

Office Space

Spacious and efficient office space available for single tenant and double tenant users.

Low-E Polycarbonate Skin

for transparency with low heat gain

Double Glazed Low-E Glass

for low heat gain and emissibility

Columns

Steel columns starting from the truss system up to the top supported by Horizontal beams function as the structure of the tower.

Green Roof Rejuvenating Balconies

Selective floors at regular intervals are fitted with green terraces for rejuvenation. These also work as a refuge space in case of any disastrous situation.

Public Plaza

The ground is an open plaza accessible by all. This plaza may house any kind of public gathering.

Basement Parking

A total of 290 cars parking in 2 basements under the ground.

SECOND FLOOR PLAN

THIRD FLOOR PLAN

TYPICAL FLOOR PLANS

First Floor Plan

Typical Floor Plan

SEARCH International Student Design Competition: “SUNDARBARI” - A Homestead in the Sundarbans

PROJECT TYPE: TEAM MEMBERS: ACHIEVEMENT:

Int’ Student Competition Md. Shahadat Hossain Md. Ishtiaque Alam Commendation Award

CONCEPT: | | RECREATION OF LIFELINE | |

Design Considerations:

1. If somehow the dam is not able to protect the residents of Sundarbans from flood like disasters, our Floating Structure could be an ideal solution.

2. Re-vibrating living statement to retreat and sustain in different situations like cyclone and flood.

3. The idea for this monolithic structure has been taken from the classic hut designs of this very Bengal region, which shows the least resistance against rain-force during a cyclone.

4. Materials like bamboo, that is environment-friendly, has good fibres strength and cost efficient, and re-usable plastic barrels, that are eco-friendly, cheap and renewable, were chosen.

5. Providing sustainable options like solar panel, biogas plant, sock-pit, etc. in order to survive amidst flood and cyclone.

6. Such course of actions would ensure uninterrupted continuation of daily activities following cyclone after-effects like flood and water-logging, that may persist for months.

7. Bamboo has been chosen as the main raw material because it can fully mature within 1.5-2 years after plantation; therefore, the ecosystem would least affected.

8. The construction materials have been carefully selected so that each are easily and locally available, local laborers are familiar and used-to with their working techniques and the authority or NGO in-charge can implement the architecture in times of disaster quickly.

9. In-house Floating Vegetation system and Floating Fish Cultivation system in net have been adopted to facilitate and sustain growth of crops, plants and fishes despite the odds of salty soil or harmful flood water respectively.

10. Organized all functions in a single structure that can serve an all-natural situation.

11. At present bund is called only their lifeline, but if it brock there life will hampered . So, floating build form would be another one.

5-Point Objectives:

1. Resilient to natural hazards like cyclone and flood- the design is based on the floatable light weight but strong structure and the shape of the house itself effective for least resistance air pressure.

2. Sustainable by minimizing to the ecosystem- as the material is bamboo which has as accelerating growth, it can be replaced fast creating less damage to eco system and properly seasoned bamboo are very sustaining natural building material.

3. The design is creative and valuing the culture by the shape (monolithic structure) which was used in this very Bengal region once and this shape has been creatively improvised by the bamboo structure which help to lessen the dead load so that the whole platform can float during the flood.

4. Very affordable and cost-effective construction as the building materials are local and familiar to the local labour and less costly.

5. As the material is locally available and familiar to the labour, its easily implementable in larger scale.

Dry Season Court

Dry Season Pond

Flood Situation Court

Activity Space in Varanda

Flood Situation Pond

Indoor Activity Space

House in Dry Season

House in Flood Situation

Md Shahadat Hossain