Department of Architecture

Dristi Chakma

Lecturer, Department of Architecture

Teaching / Research Interest:

 

Urban Design, Urban Outdoor Space, Water Urbanism, Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Music Appreciation, Visual Environment, Contemporary and Experimental Art & Architecture, Interior Design, Visual Art, Graphic Art & Design, Photography.

Educational Qualification:

 

  • Bachelor of Architecture from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) (2018)
  • HSC from Rajuk Uttara Model College (2011, GPA 5.00)
  • SSC from Rajuk Uttara Model College (2009, GPA 5.00)

 

 

Professional Experience:

 

  • Lecturer in Military Institute of Science and Technology, from July 2019- until the present
  • Architect in Vitti Sthapati Brindo Ltd. From November 2018- July 2019.
  • Intern Architect in Dehsar Works (DW) From June 2017 – August 2017
  • Designer (Part Time) in SILT From March 2017 – May 2017
  • Intern Architect in Tanya Karim NR Khan & Associates From February 2016 – April 2016

 

 

Scholarships:

 

  • University (BUET) Stipend Scholarship in February 2013
  • Board General Scholarship for S.S.C. Result in 2009 from Dhaka Board

 

 

Awards & Recognitions:

 

  • WINNER,  Habibur Rahman Award for Obtaining Highest Design Grade (4th year), Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2018
  • WINNER, Dr. Rashid Smriti Award for Obtaining Highest Design Grade (3rd year), Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2018
  • WINNER, Berger Best Portfolio Award, Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2017
  • 1st PRIZE WINNER (Group), Center of Energy Studies, Interior Design Competition, BUET, 2016
  • 2nd RUNNER UP (Group), Design Charrette, Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2016
  • COMMENDATION, Dot. Amber Student Design Competition (Third Cycle), Category C, July 2016
  • MERIT AWARD, Conqueror Corporate Identity Design Contest, Paper Studio, Bangladesh 2015
  • COMMENDATION, Berger Promising Design Award, Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2015
  • COMMENDATION, Berger Best Portfolio Award, Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2015
  • COMMENDATION, Berger Best Portfolio Award, Dept. of Architecture, BUET, 2015

Participation:

 

  • Participation in Summer School 2018 on Laurie Baker Center for Habitat Studies (Classroom sessions,

Hands-on sessions and Site visits), Supported by COSTFORD (Center of Science and Technology for Rural Development), Triruvananthapuram, Kerala, India, 21st May – 3rd June, 2018.

  • ARCASIA Students’ Architectural Design Competition 2017.
  • Sustainable Restoration of an Urban Community Park 2017, DNCC-BUET.
  • Participation in 18th GrACe (Green Architecture Cell) Technical Workshop on Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
  • Dhaka Bishaw Biddalaya Shadhinota Siti Shoudhya Compitition 2014
  • Basic Photography Course in Pathshala South Asian Media Institute, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Batch 137th, 2012.

 

Computer skills:

 

  • Rhinoceros
  • V-Ray
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Light room
  • Adobe In Design
  •  Sketch up
  • Lumion
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

 

Affiliation:

  • Member ArcAAB  (1155)