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Halima Khatun

@halimakhatun1

Architect and sustainable design researcher focused on energy-efficient, context-driven residential and heritage projects.

Bangladesh

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles focused on energy-efficient, context-sensitive architectural design and research, in collaborative teams that value sustainable, heritage-aware solutions and mentorship opportunities.

I am an architect with professional experience in residential, interior, and heritage-focused projects, currently pursuing an M.Sc. in Architecture with a focus on Energy & Environment at Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology.

I have led conceptualization, design, and detailing for a range of residential developments at Archlab, and completed research and hands-on design work under Ar. Saif Ul Haque, including pavilion design for the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela.

My academic work includes a B.Arch thesis on adaptive reuse and heritage management and ongoing M.Sc. research on "Energy Efficient Residential Plan Layout," complemented by multiple daylighting, SVF, and affordability studies.

I bring strong technical skills (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino/Grasshopper, Lumion, Climate Studio), site coordination experience, mentorship abilities, and a commitment to passive design, vernacular strategies, and energy-efficient solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Architect

Current

Archlab

May 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Led conceptualization, design, and detailing of residential projects and managed technical documentation, contractor coordination, and client consultations to deliver projects on schedule. Mentored junior staff and produced high-impact presentations that improved project approval success.

Autocad SketchUp Lumion Project Coordination Client Communication

Current

Freelance Interior Consultant

Current

Sheraspace

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Delivered 60+ tailored interior projects totaling over 20,000 sq.ft. using moodboards, 3D models, and renderings to meet client requirements and budgets. Coordinated material selection and contractor interactions to achieve design intent.

Interior Design SketchUp Lumion material selection

Research Architect

Saif Ul Haque Sthapati

Oct 2022 - Apr 2023 (6 months)

Produced research documentation and detailed drawings for RMG factory projects, led pavilion design for Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2023, and supervised on-site execution to ensure timely quality delivery. Contributed to fire safety study for RMG factory design guidance.

Autocad Site Supervision Research & Documentation Coordination

Junior Architect

Archlab

Aug 2021 - Sep 2022 (1 year 1 month)

Managed master planning and detailed design of a dormitory complex including façades, landscaping, and facilities, and applied FAR and setback regulations across multiple plots. Delivered coordinated design solutions for complex site layouts.

FACADE Landscaping Autocad SketchUp

Architectural Intern

Archaic Architects Ltd

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 month)

Prepared conceptual design presentations and assisted in resort design development, including creating professional scale models for project modules. Supported design visualization and presentation tasks.

Physical Model Making SketchUp Presentation Design Team Collaboration Designing And Developing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

Master of Science, Architecture

2021 -

Pursuing M.Sc in Architecture (Part-Time) in the Energy & Environment Division; completed 18 credits of theoretical coursework and currently working on a thesis titled "Energy Efficient Residential Plan Layout."

Military Institute of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture

2016 - 2021

Grade: CGPA 3.27

Activities and societies: Completed 300 hours professional internship; achieved 2nd position in Level 2 Spring Semester (CGPA 3.76).

Completed B.Arch with 190 credits including studios and internships; undergraduate thesis on adaptive reuse and heritage management titled "Reminiscing the Lost Heritage: Revitalization of Panam Nagar."