Institute of Architects Bangladesh, Professional architecture organization in Dhaka, Bangladesh
The Institute of Architects Bangladesh is a professional organization for architecture in Dhaka that coordinates building standards and supports the work of architects across the country. Alongside its regulatory role, it also maintains an archive of technical documents and design materials.
The institute was founded in February 1972, shortly after Bangladesh gained independence, under the leadership of architect Mazharul Islam. It was set up to guide the young nation's approach to building and to establish shared professional standards for the field.
The institute is the main professional body for architects in Bangladesh, bringing together practitioners from across the country. Those with an interest in contemporary building culture can find here a window into ongoing debates about design and urban development.
The institute is based in Dhaka and is primarily open to architects and professionals working in the field. Visitors with a specific interest in the archive or research resources should check in advance which parts of the building are accessible to the general public.
The institute documents regional building techniques from northern Bangladesh that are little known elsewhere in the country. This research captures traditional construction knowledge that might otherwise gradually disappear.
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