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Marina Tabassum is a professor at the Department of Architecture at the Delft University of Technology. Her work focuses on Architectural Design Climate Adaptation, blending her knowledge of local climate, materials, and culture. After studying architecture at the Bangladesh University of Engineering, she recognized the need for a language that reflects the local context in architecture, feeling that Western curricula were inadequate. Instead of engaging merely with aesthetics, she considers the social relevance of her work, particularly in relation to the global climate crisis. She advocates for sustainable materials and processes, taking a research-oriented approach to architectural practice. Tabassum emphasizes that architecture must not only meet aesthetic needs but also address climate change. Throughout her career, she has taught at prestigious institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Texas, and she has received numerous awards, including the Honorary Doctorate from the Technical University of Munich and the Millennium Lifetime Achievement Award at the Lisbon Architecture Triennale in 2022. Additionally, she chairs the Foundation Architecture Community Equity (FACE) and is a member of the Steering Committee for the Aga Khan Awards for Architecture.
Delft University of Technology • Delft, Netherlands
Teaches architectural design with a focus on climate adaptation and sustainability.
Harvard University Graduate School of Design • Cambridge, MA, USA
Taught architectural design and theory.
University of Texas • Austin, TX, USA
Engaged in architectural education and research.
BRAC University • Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contributed to curriculum development and teaching.
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