Emmat Ara Khanam Ema
Lecturer
Emmat is a Lecturer at the Department of Architecture, BRAC University. After completing her B. Arch. with the highest CGPA from Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST), she started her career at a reputed architectural firm in Dhaka. In addition to teaching and practicing architecture, currently, she is pursuing M. Arch. at BUET. She has active participation in various voluntary works and team management.
Her research interests include architectural design theories, housing, sustainable urban planning, built environment, and sustainability.
Address
Level: 5
Kha-224 Merul Badda
Dhaka 1212. Bangladesh
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Education
+–B.Arch. (Bachelor of Architecture)
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.)
Shaheed Bir Uttam Lt. Anwar Girls' College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Result: GPA: 5.00
Board: DhakaSecondary School Certificate (S.S.C)
T & T Adarsha Girl’s High school, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Result: GPA: 5.00
Board: Dhaka -
Professional Activities
+–Current Positions
Lecturer, Department of Architecture, BRAC University, DhakaTeam Lead, Angan Lecture Series, Department of Architecture, BRAC University
Coordinator, Installation Project, Savar, Campus, Department of Architecture, BRAC University
Coordinator, ARC300 Practical Training Course, Department of Architecture, BRAC University
Committee member, Event Committee, Department of Architecture, BRAC University
Committee member, Arch.KIDs, Department of Architecture, BRAC UniversityPrevious positions
1 July 2018– June 2021
Teaching Assistant
Department of Architecture, BRAC University, Dhaka.July 2018 - December 2018
Architect
Center for Inclusive Architecture and Urbanism (CI+AU), BRAC University, Dhaka, BangladeshMarch 2017- June 2018
Project Architect
Department of Architecture, Ministry of Housing, Dhaka, Bangladesh.VOLUNTARY SERVICES
• 2022
Team Lead,
Walk for ARCAUSE- Our Cause our Responsibility by Ar. Balakrishnan
• 2022
Committee member
CAA Online Thesis Exhibition, arranged by Department of Architecture, Brac University and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.
• 2021
Online Exhibition Fall 2021, by the Department of Architecture, SoAD, Brac University
• 2021
"LIFE IN DETAIL" - An Online Exhibition of Student Works by the Department of Architecture, SoAD, BRAC University
• 2021
Arranged online lecture 'GREEN'- MYTHS VS REALITY by Architect Mohammad Foyez Ullah.
• 2020
Committee member
ARCHWEEK, Brac University, Dept. of Architecture
• 2018 to date
Open House Exhibition, Design l, Department of Architecture, BRAC University
• 2018-2019
Sub Committee member
Event & Exhibition sub-committee, IAB
• 2017-2018
Sub Committee member
Seminar, & Graphical work committee, IAB
• 2018
Volunteer
One Day Symposium on “CHALLENGES OF TEACHING ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY”
• 2018
Presenter,
Open Architectural Design Competition for the design of the Head office of BERC, IAB
• 2018-2019
Sub-Committee Member,
Event & Exhibition sub-committee, The Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB)
• 2012-2016
Event Committee Member,
Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka -
Courses Taught
+–ARC 101
ARC102
ARC 201 Design l: Basic Design
Design ll
Design lll
ARC 111
ARC 112 Graphic Communication l
Graphic Communication l
ARC 291
ARC 292
ARC 293
ARC 511 Sculpture
Painting
Music Appreciation
Seminar l
ARC 541 Professional Practice
ARC 452
ARC 225
ARC 300
ARC 312
ARC 411
ARC 522 Design with The Environment
History of Art and Architecture lV
Practical Training
Working Drawing ll
Interior Design
Research methods -
Awards, Honors
+–2022
OSUN Climate Education Grant, For A Project Titled “Zero Carbon Bamboo Building with Active Participation of The Marginalized Community” Collaborative Project with WORLDWIDE Teach-In on Climate and Justice.
2016
Undergraduate Academic Standing: Highest Distinction
2015
“Honorable mention” in The Aero Noah- Futuristic Design Competition: 2015 AUST Architecture Day.
2014
Commendation from the Mymensingh Strategic Development Plan (MSDP) team for the MSDP project 2011-2031. (Team participation). -
Membership
+–Associate Member, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (AE-020)
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Research Areas/Interests
+–• Architecture and built Environment
• Building Technology
• Sustainability • Thermal Comfort
• Environmental design
• Sustainable urban planning
• Heritage and settlements -
Workshop/Seminar/Conferences
+–Workshop attended
2022
Design + BIM Workshop- Design advance | Livable Spaces for the Now here People2022
“Designers, Know Your Duties” internalize inclusivity and gender-sensitivity -ACEDGE2022
Future of Architecture- ACEDGE2022
FDP: Safety Through Design- ACEDGE2022
“Design, Health & Well-being”- Ethos & BAC, Boston, USA.2022
WHV 22: Mindfulness practice in Paharpur2022
International Workshop Growth Transformations, Contested/Negotiated Spaces & Changing Livability: Projecting Megacities of the Global South in the 2022's.Webinar
4 August 2022
Adaptive Reuse of Heritage Buildings7 April 2022
Current work from the “Architect for the poorest of the poor”.