Book
Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. K. M. S. A. (Eds.). (2024). Thesis book Spring 2024, Department of Architecture, North South University. North South University Press. ISBN 978-984-3709-54

Online Conference Presentation and Poster Publication
Chowdhury, N. I., Anik, A. K. M. S. A., Ahsan, M., & Raj, S. I. (2025, March 5–7). Transforming Gabtoli: A model for multimodal transit in rapidly growing cities. In Proceedings of Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering novel frontiers for green urban living. MDPI.

Sinthi, F. I., Raj, S. I., Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. K. M. S. A. (2025, March 5–7). Modular recycling hubs: Enhancing urban sustainability in smart cities—A case from Dhaka. In Proceedings of Smart Sustainable Cities 2025: Pioneering novel frontiers for green urban living. MDPI.

Conference Paper
Raj, S. I., Wasif, T. H., Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. K. M. S. A. (2025, May 8–9). Examining the superblock concept in Dhaka: A strategy for sustainable urban growth – A case of Tejgaon. In Proceedings of the 8th International Conference of Contemporary Affairs in Architecture and Urbanism (ICCAUA-2025). Alanya University, Turkey.

Journal Publication
Raj, S. I., Wasif, T. H., Ahsan, M., & Anik, A. K. M. S. A. (2025). Examining the superblock concept in Dhaka: A strategy for sustainable urban growth – A case of Tejgaon. Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs.

ARC 111: Foundation Design Studio I- Artistic Development:      

Two-dimensional exercises in various media. Basic composition with different elements of forms, points, lines and shapes. Study of order, balance, proportion, solid-void relationship, symmetry, flexibility, rhythm and harmony through composition; relevance to art and architecture, music, etc. Exposure to color media, composition and techniques. Exercise in color and texture.  4.5 Credits, 9 Hours

ARC 112: Foundation Design Studio II- Form and Composition    

Articulation of form and space as fundamentals of composition. Elements of forms and spaces and their different aspects. Introduction to scale and proportion. Layering and sequence of space, solids and voids, transparency and opacity. Multi-layer analysis of compositions of different media and finding three-dimensional expression through application of basic ordering principles. Study and analysis of three-dimensional aspects of different forms and materials. Exercises in three-dimensional composition. 4.5 Credits, 9 Hours

ARC 121: Graphics I- Basic Drawing        

Graphical expression- sketch, drawing, rendering, layout, diagram, model and letters. Rough drawings of forms, shapes, objects, still image and human activity; freehand application of perspectives and renderings in various media. Drawing buildings and elements in outdoor. Explore the modes of expression and techniques of architectural presentation. Basic architectural presentation drawings using mechanical tools and instruments. Orthographic projections and axonometric drawing. 3 Credits, 6 Hours

ARC 122: Graphics II- Rendering              

Perspectives. Shade and shadow and reflections. Presentation drawing in black and white and color. Complex drawings. Presentation technique in various media. Rendering concepts and techniques including shade and shadow, watercolor, photomontage and others. Study and presentation of architects work. Introduction of computer. 3 Credits, 6 Hours

ARC 123: Graphics III- Digital Presentation         

Further use of computer in design, modeling, drafting and graphics. Basic computer graphics; understand and use graphic software in architectural and graphic presentation and design. 3D rendering. Design of poster, product display, logo, portfolio, etc. Introduction to architectural photography. Introduction to reproduction and printing work. 3 Credits, 6 Hours

ARC 131: Sources in Architecture I- Artistic Appreciation             

Combination of introductory studies of creative arts like painting, sculpture, music, film, photography, etc. The concept of art. Art as an expression of the material culture. Sculpture as a form of artistic and architectural expression. Visualizing three-dimensional form. Music and its form. Ordering principles of music. Film as a media to understand three-dimensional journey through spaces: orientation, lighting, setting, color, makeup.  3 Credits, 3 Hours

ARC 214: Architecture Design Studio I- Function and Analysis    

Fundamentals, functional vocabulary, principles, and concepts of architectural design; basic design and programming methods; sequencing of design analysis, scheming and decisions; development of basic skills, ideas, and techniques. Presentation and communication of design.  4.5 Credits, 9 Hours

ARC 293: Design-Related-Media               

Importance of different instruments in architectural study and presentation. Use of computer and software for digital presentation; animation and walk-through. Multi-media applications. 3D Architecture and solid modeling. Properties and uses of various media, materials and processes as tools for analysis, documentation and presentation of the designed environment. Skills and techniques relating to photography, printmaking, ceramics and pottery will be explored. Dark room technique. 3 Credits, 6 Hours   

ARC 316: Professional Studies Studio I- Form and Function          

First design Studio for the core professional studies level of the curriculum. Exploratory investigation and analysis of the fundamental design principles, technical concepts and applications, and the measures of quality in architecture. Explore the nature of problems with which architecture is concerned and develop design methods for the structuring of concepts and forms that respond to identified need. 4.5 Credits, 9 Hours

ARC 519: Advanced Studies Studio II- Thesis Project      

Resolution of individually selected design problems developed in ARC 596, under the direct guidance of a faculty. Advanced independent architectural research requiring articulation of a conceptual and professional position realized in a terminal thesis project, on design issues and various building types depending on the student's particular interests, talents, and capacities. Complete design solution based upon investigation and objective analysis of the physical and contextual aspects of the problem and related factors, and transforming them into a tangible architectural solution of professionally acceptable quality, presented and defended in a Public Jury. 4.5 Credits, 9 Hours

ARC 576: Building Automation and Hi-Tech Architecture

Use of modern and contemporary materials and advanced systems in the building. Elevators, Escalators, CC TV, Fire fighting, Energy savings, Computerization, Water recycling, Rain water collection, Use of solar energy, green house etc. Glass, Steel, aluminium and other metals and factory products and building and finish materials. Construction systems and Equipment. 3 Credits, 3 Hours

ARC 596: Thesis Documentation- Research and Development:

Background study for the final design (ARC 519) during any of the first two semesters of the fifth year. The conceptual and professional position of a student is defined and tested by identifying viable and significant projects with realistic problems within a given site. Documentation of the thesis project- a 2000-word report containing case studies, design concept and necessary technical information. 4.5 Credits, 9 Hours   

ARC 598: Seminar on Art, Architecture, Society and Culture        

Generation of social and cultural information that affect design and physical environments. Individual investigation/fieldwork on a selected topic falling broadly in the areas of art, architecture, society or culture. Seminar presentation. 1.5 Credits, 3 Hours

CEE 110: Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) for Engineers    

Introduction – lettering, numbering and heading; plane geometry. Projection (Solid Geometry). Development and true shape – cube, pyramid, cone, prism; section and true shape. Isometric drawing, oblique drawing. Plan, elevation and section of engineering structures; reinforcement details of beams, columns, slabs, stairs etc. Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD). 3 credits, 3 Hours

1. Associate Member, Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), ID: AA-435
2. Volunteer Mentor, UCL Bentham Connect, ID: 8-11249866
3. Member, UCL alumni association, ID: 8-11249866
4. Member, ArcAAB- Architecture Alumni Association of BUET, ID: 0901012

1. Urban Design

2. Artificial Intelligence

3. Bio-Computation 

4. Post-Anthropocene 

5. Metaverse & XR Technologies