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Research Publications

A selection of research publications by faculty and students of the Department of Architecture, Sonargaon University, spanning urban design, heritage conservation, sustainable design, and more.

95 Publications

Role of Government in Architecture

1985

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Robert Powell (Ed.), Regionalism in Architecture – Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures, Concept Media Pvt. Ltd., Singapore, 1985, pp. 156–161

An Appraisal of Architecture in Dhaka with Reference to its Thermal Performance

1985

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Robert Powell (Ed.), Regionalism in Architecture – Exploring Architecture in Islamic Cultures, Concept Media Pte Ltd., Singapore, 1985, pp. 126–135

Works of Japanese Landscape Architects in Bangladesh 1977–87

1989

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book (Edited) · Compiled by M. Iida, edited by Mowla, Q.A. & Helal, A.K., JOVA Publication, Dhaka, 1989

Contemporary Architecture Bangladesh (Contributing Panel Member)

1990

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Zahiruddin, S.A., Imamuddin, A.H. & Khan, M.M. (Eds.), Institute of Architects Bangladesh, Dhaka, 1990, pp. 53–59

Ali Mia's Goal Talab and its Surrounding, Dhaka

1990

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Imamuddin & Longeleig (Eds.), Architecture and Urban Conservation in the Islamic World, Aga Khan Trust for Culture, Geneva, 1990, pp. 180–192

Human Settlements in the Coastal Areas and the Offshore Islands of Bangladesh: The Urir Char Experience

2000

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Matin, Bhuyan & Dutta (Eds.), Coastal Environment and Energy Resources in Bangladesh, USIS/CARE/UGC/KU Joint Publication, 2000, pp. 66–74

Historic Settlement of Panamnagar: A Case for Conservation

2011

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Bagha, Bagha & Chaudhary (Eds.), Contemporary Architecture Beyond Corbusierism, Macmillan Advanced Research Series, New Delhi, 2011, pp. 236–246

Urban Aesthetics: A Study on Dhaka

2011

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in The History Heritage and Urban Issues of Capital Dhaka, Vol. III, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 2011, pp. 167–186

Dwindling Urban Water-bodies of Dhaka and the City Fabric: A Post-mortem

2012

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Jahan, S. & Kalam, A.K.M.A. (Eds.), Dhaka Metropolitan Development Area and Its Planning Problems, Issues and Policies, BIP Publication, Dhaka, 2012, pp. 1–12

Dhaka: A Mega City of Persistence and Change

2012

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · Chapter 12 in Misra, R.P. (Ed.), Urbanization in South Asia – Focus on Mega Cities, Cambridge University Press, New Delhi, 2012, pp. 341–372

Colonial Spatial Planning versus Local Traditions in the Morphology of Urban Dhaka

2015

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · Chapter 1 in Rahman, M. (Ed.), Dhaka Urban Reader, University Press Limited, Dhaka, 2015, pp. 1–30

Dhaka Metropolitan Area

2016

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · Chapter 10 in Murayama, Y., Kamusoko, C., Yamashita, A. & Estoque, R.C. (Eds.), Geophysical Analysis of Rapidly Growing Metropolises in Asia and Africa, Japan, 2016 (in press)

Conservation Tools of Contemporary Architecture and Settlements in Bangladesh

2016

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Book Chapter · in Visone, M. & Carughi, U. (Eds.), Time Frames: Current Protection Policies of Contemporary Architecture, Ashgate, for the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, ICCROM & University of Naples Federico II, 2016

Settlement Texture: Study of a Mahalla at Dhaka

1997

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Journal of Urban Design (UK), Vol. 2, No. 3, 1997, pp. 259–275

Contemporary Morphology of Dhaka – Lessons from the Context

1999

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Oriental Geographer, Dhaka, Vol. 43, No. 1, 1999, pp. 51–66

Geo-physical Forces and Architecture

1999

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1999, pp. 45–55

An Appraisal of Khan-e-Jahan Style in Architecture

1999

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1999, pp. 5–11

Investigative Strategy for the Passive Vernacular Design in the Temperate Climate

1999

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1, 1999, pp. 57–62

Khulna's Urban Poor and Their Living Environment: A Point to Ponder at the Beginning of the Third Millennium

1999

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1999, pp. 205–212

Safer Urban Environment: A Case of Dhaka's Traffic and Transportation

1999

Dr.Qazi Azizul Mowla

Journal Article · Khulna University Studies, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1999, pp. 169–176

Research Publications

Role of Government in Architecture

An Appraisal of Architecture in Dhaka with Reference to its Thermal Performance

Works of Japanese Landscape Architects in Bangladesh 1977–87

Contemporary Architecture Bangladesh (Contributing Panel Member)

Ali Mia's Goal Talab and its Surrounding, Dhaka

Human Settlements in the Coastal Areas and the Offshore Islands of Bangladesh: The Urir Char Experience

Historic Settlement of Panamnagar: A Case for Conservation

Urban Aesthetics: A Study on Dhaka

Dwindling Urban Water-bodies of Dhaka and the City Fabric: A Post-mortem

Dhaka: A Mega City of Persistence and Change

Colonial Spatial Planning versus Local Traditions in the Morphology of Urban Dhaka

Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Conservation Tools of Contemporary Architecture and Settlements in Bangladesh

Settlement Texture: Study of a Mahalla at Dhaka

Contemporary Morphology of Dhaka – Lessons from the Context

Geo-physical Forces and Architecture

An Appraisal of Khan-e-Jahan Style in Architecture

Investigative Strategy for the Passive Vernacular Design in the Temperate Climate

Khulna's Urban Poor and Their Living Environment: A Point to Ponder at the Beginning of the Third Millennium

Safer Urban Environment: A Case of Dhaka's Traffic and Transportation

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Research Publications

Role of Government in Architecture

An Appraisal of Architecture in Dhaka with Reference to its Thermal Performance

Works of Japanese Landscape Architects in Bangladesh 1977–87

Contemporary Architecture Bangladesh (Contributing Panel Member)

Ali Mia's Goal Talab and its Surrounding, Dhaka

Human Settlements in the Coastal Areas and the Offshore Islands of Bangladesh: The Urir Char Experience

Historic Settlement of Panamnagar: A Case for Conservation

Urban Aesthetics: A Study on Dhaka

Dwindling Urban Water-bodies of Dhaka and the City Fabric: A Post-mortem

Dhaka: A Mega City of Persistence and Change

Colonial Spatial Planning versus Local Traditions in the Morphology of Urban Dhaka

Dhaka Metropolitan Area

Conservation Tools of Contemporary Architecture and Settlements in Bangladesh

Settlement Texture: Study of a Mahalla at Dhaka

Contemporary Morphology of Dhaka – Lessons from the Context

Geo-physical Forces and Architecture

An Appraisal of Khan-e-Jahan Style in Architecture

Investigative Strategy for the Passive Vernacular Design in the Temperate Climate

Khulna's Urban Poor and Their Living Environment: A Point to Ponder at the Beginning of the Third Millennium

Safer Urban Environment: A Case of Dhaka's Traffic and Transportation