ESRAT JAHAN, Lecturer, Department
of Architecture of World University of Bangladesh, has been honored
with the Bronze Award at the ARCASIA Thesis of the Year 2023 (TOY ARCASIA
2023). This recognition is in acknowledgment of her undergraduate thesis titled
"TRANSFIGURING SOCIAL ARCHITECTURE THROUGH COMPUTATIONAL CARPENTRY,"
which she successfully completed during her final year (Level 5, Term 2) of
studies in BUET. The award presentation took place at the 20th Asian Congress
of Architects, held on Boracay Island, Philippines.
TOY ARCASIA 2023 serves as an international platform designed
for undergraduate students and architecture schools hailing from ARCASIA member
nations. Its primary objective is to provide a stage for the exhibition of
talent and innovative ideas. This initiative is driven by the aspiration to
enhance the overall quality of architectural education throughout Asia. The
central focus of TOY ARCASIA revolves around the thesis works of graduating
students from each member nation. This focal point encourages the exchange and
dissemination of educational practices within the realm of architecture,
transcending borders and promoting collaborative growth in the field.