The Department
of Architecture, World University of Bangladesh went on a study tour on September
09, 2023. As a part of the tour, the students visited the "Nishorgo Oirabot
Nature Interpretation Centre" and Lawachara National Park in Sreemangal,
Sylhet to explore the architecture and its relationship with nature. The
Students of architecture department along with their faculty members attended
this Study Tour. This experience goes beyond the confines of the classroom,
offering a tangible connection to sustainable design principles and the concept
of harmony between architecture and its landscape.
The tour
commenced with an invigorating hike through the reserve forestry of Lawachara
National Park, where the students experienced the rich cultural heritage of the
indigenous Khasia community. Their remarkable co-existence with nature served
as a source of inspiration for sustainable living with the natural forest.
This
excursion explored the potential to ignite a new level of appreciation for the
intricate interplay between architecture and nature, shaping students into more
conscientious and ecologically-aware architects for the future.