Adila Tahsin Sara, B. Arch
Lecturer, Department of Architecture, DUET, Gazipur
Architect | Educator | Writer
| Mobile: | +880 1941898053 |
| Email: | adila_tahsin_sara@duet.ac.bd |
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| Field of interest: | Inclusivity and Sustainability in Design; Interactivity and Adaptability in Architecture; Architectural Theory and Criticism; Building Information Management (BIM); Environmental, Developmental and Social Psychology |
| Field of specialization: | Construction and Technologies in Architecture |
Degrees Obtained (Starting from Recent Degrees):
| # | Degree | Institute | Year | Discipline & Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B. Arch | Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | 2023 | Architecture |
| 2 | HSC | Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka Board | 2016 | Science |
| 3 | SSC | Rajuk Uttara Model College, Dhaka Board | 2014 | Science |
Employment Record (Starting from Present Position):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Research Architect (and BIM Expert) | Prof. Dr. Khandakar Shabbir Ahmed, Architecture Advisor to the VC, BUET | 2023-07-29 : 2024-04-20 |
| 2 | Architectural Intern | Bureau of Research, Testing and Consultation (BRTC), BUET | 2022-03-01 : 2022-04-02 |
Other Related Experience (Indutry, Institution, etc.):
| # | Designation | Institute | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architectural Apprentice | VITTI Sthapati Brindo Ltd. | 2021-06-01 : 2021-09-30 |
| 2 | Architectural Apprentice | Metro Design Studio | 2017-06-01 : 2019-03-31 |
Consultancy and Sponsored Research Activities:
| # | Title | Organization | Role | Fund | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture and Children Work Program | Union Internationale des Architectes – International Union of Architects (UIA) | Correspondent | N/A | 2023-2026 |
Publications (Book Chapter):
| # | Type | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Book Chapter | 2023 | STUDIO X: A PUBLICATION BY 16 MATRA | Adila Tahsin Sara | STUDIO X |
Publications (Journal):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024 | Exploring the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) technologies to modernize Bangladesh’s Architectural Heritage Conservation, focusing on user experience through Virtual Reality (VR) | Pronoy Chowdhury, Adila Tahsin Sara, Devanjon Malaker Sudipta and MD Shafait Bin Alam | Journal of Architecture (JA), BUET |
Publications (Conference):
| # | Year | Title | Authors | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 | Machine learning-driven intelligent facade design for personalization in residential apartment | Pronoy Chowdhury, Tashdeed Yasar Anondow, Adila Tahsin Sara and Sharfin Laila Alam Dristy | 3rd International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA 2025) |
| 2 | 2023 | Plug and Play: Sea-City Interlace | Humayra Anan, Md. Mashuk Ul Alam, Adila Tahsin Sara, Rafid Nahian, Liasa Yeasmin Lia, Md. Abdullah Al Mahfuz | The Sea-City Interface International Symposium |
Fellowship / Membership of Scientific and Professional Societies:
| # | Type | Organization | Membership Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Member | Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB) | AS-596 |
Honors and Awards:
| # | Title | Event | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finalist (Group Entry) | Designing Resilience Global (DRG) Competition | 2023 |
| 2 | Outstanding Academic Performance Award | Farewell Ceremony, Sabekun Nahar Sony Hall, BUET | 2023 |
| 3 | Shortlisted Entry | Berkeley Prize Essay Competition | 2022 |
| 4 | Dean’s List Scholarship | Faculty of Architecture and Planning, BUET | 2021 |
| 5 | Dean’s List Scholarship | Faculty of Architecture and Planning, BUET | 2019 |
| 6 | Board Scholarship | S.S.C. Scholarship Dhaka Board (General Pool) | 2014 |
Guided Ph. D./ M.Sc. / M.Engg. Students:
| # | Programme | Awarded Students | Running Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Arch. | 0 | 20 |
| Student Details: 216001-216010; 2306011-2306020 | |||
List of Conferences, Short-term Course etc. Organized or Participated):
| # | Event | Organizer | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd International Conference on Green Architecture (ICGrA, 2025) | Green Architecture Cell (GrACe), Department of Architecture, BUET, and Department of Architecture, CUET | Participant | 2025 |
| 2 | "Seminar on Implementation OBE in a Programme Towards Achieving Accreditation" | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), DUET, Gazipur | Participant | 2025 |
| 3 | “The Hidden Price of Progress: When Development Harms Nature and Society” Webinar | G17 University Ambassadors Consortium (G17 UAC), Bangladesh | Guest Speaker | 2025 |
| 4 | Workshop on 'Professional Responsibilities and Skill Development for University Teachers" | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), DUET, Gazipur | Participant | 2025 |
| 5 | Architecture and Children Webinar: Built Environment Education in Times of Crisis | Architecture and Children Work Program, International Union of Architects (UIA) | Participant | 2025 |
| 6 | Workshop on 'Professional Responsibilities and Skill Development for University Teachers" | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), DUET, Gazipur | Participant | 2025 |
| 7 | Workshop on “Total Quality Management (TQM) for University Officials" | Institutional Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), DUET, Gazipur | Participant | 2025 |
| 8 | 1st International Conference on Recent Innovations in Civil Engineering and Architecture for Sustainable Development (IICASD-2024) | Faculty of Civil Engineering, DUET, Gazipur | Member of the Organizing Committee | 2024 |
| 9 | “Making Natural Building Materials Work” Webinar | Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) | Participant | 2024 |
| 10 | “Architecture and Children Seminar: Child-Friendly City” Hybrid Seminar | Architecture and Children Work Program, International Union of Architects (UIA) | Participant | 2024 |
| 11 | Workshop on “Stakeholders Consultation: Students” | Outcome-Based Education (OBE) Cell, Department of Architecture, BUET | Participant | 2023 |
Course Conducted:
| # | Programme | Course No | Course Title | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B.Sc. | ARCH-5112 | Design-VIII | 2024 |
| 2 | B.Sc. | ARCH 3112 | Design Studio V | 2025-2026 |
| 3 | B.Sc. | ARCH 2122 | Design Studio IV | 2024-2025 |
| 4 | B.Sc. | ARCH 1112 | Design Studio I | 2024-2025 |
| 5 | B.Sc. | CE 3012 | Building Materials and Construction Workshop | 2025-2026 |
| 6 | B.Sc. | ARCH 2812 | Computer Applications II | 2024 |
| 7 | B.Sc. | ARCH 1222 | Architectural Graphics I | 2024-2025 |
| 8 | B.Sc. | ARCH-4523 | Architectural Conservation | 2024-2025 |
| 9 | B.Sc. | ARCH 3621 | Urban Design-I | 2024-2025 |
| 10 | B.Sc. | ARCH 3311 | Ecology | 2024-2026 |
| 11 | B.Sc. | ARCH 2815 | Art Appreciation | 2024-2026 |