BANVASHI- Prototype of A Low-Cost Flood Responsive Hut

March 9, 2024

Project ID: ARP/2022/ARCH/03/11

Funding Source: AUST Internal Research Grant

Project Awarded: 13th September, 2023

 

Principal Investigator:

Dr. G M A Balayet Hossain

Associate Professor, Architecture Department, AUST

 

Co-principal Investigator/s:

Dr. Mohammad Abdul Muktadir

Guest Faculty Member, Architecture Department, AUST

 

Dr. Rumana Rashid

Professor, Architecture Department, AUST

 

Project Duration: 2 years

Budget approved: 10,00,000/-

 

Expected Research Outcomes:

  • The hut should perform both as an ordinary as well as a BANVASHI hut. For flooding situations, each of the ‘BANVASHI’ huts may have a ‘Boat’ for their movement and daily activities. The hut will last for two or three decades.
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