Sheikh FarihaFaiza
Lecturer
DepartmentofArchitecture,MIST
ResearchInterests:
Architecture and urbanism, landscape and public space design, visual storytelling,
community-centricdesign,culturalnarrativesinspace,spatialexperience,inclusiveand sustainable urban environments, and people-centered cities.
Education:
- Bachelor of Architecture, Khulna University (2023).
- Hsc, Kushtia Government College, Kushtia (2017).
- SSC, Kushtia Government Girls’ High School, Kushtia (2015).
ProfessionalExperience:
- Lecturer,DepartmentofArchitecture,MilitaryInstituteofScienceandTechnology (MIST), Dhaka (Nov 2025).
- Lecturer,DepartmentofArchitecture,StateUniversityofBangladesh(Sep2024-Nov 2025).
- JuniorArchitect,K2AH +Architects(March 2023-Sep 2024)
- GraphicDesigner,Devocity.org(2020-2023)
Workshops&Trainings:
- Heritage Sketch Camp
Observational sketches focusing on architectural details and urban heritage.
- ARC Jam IAB
Mentoredstudentsincollaborativedesign,creativeproblem-solving,andteam-based architectural activities.
- CyArkREDTrainingProgram
Trainedinrapid3Ddocumentationofheritagesitesduringdisasterscenarios,completing a 48-hour planning, scanning, and processing exercise.
- MATIYAL:EarthenArchitectureWorkshop
Exploredearthenmaterialsandsustainablebuildingtechniquesthroughhands-on, community-focused experimentation.
- PoroCity–EnablingStructures
Contributedtoasite-specificinstallationpromotingporous,sociallyinteractive,and adaptable urban design.
Achievements &Awards:
- ArchKUBergerAward(2018-2019)
- ArchKUMeritAward(2018-2019,2019-2020,2020-2021,2021- 2022)
- ArchjamQuizCompetitionWinner (2025)
- Design Charrette by the Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), 3rd Position (2022)
- Students'ExceptionalServicetotheUniversityandtheCommunityAward (2022)
- Higher Secondary Board Scholarship (2017)
- Secondary Board Scholarship (2015)
Publications:
Dey,T.,&Faiza,S.F.LandOwnershipasaStrategicTooltoImprovetheLivingStandardof Urban Poor. Under review in State University of Bangladesh Journal.
SoftwareSkill:
AutodeskAutoCAD,GoogleSketchUpPro,Lumion,MicrosoftOffice,Revit,V-Ray,Rhino,Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign