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Next 50 Collective Futures

Critical-Creative Perspectives on the Built Environment in Bangladesh

Fuad H. Mallick ( Editor ) , Tanzil Shafique ( Editor ) , Saimum Kabir ( Editor )

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Language

English (US)

Publisher(s)

The University Press Limited

Page Length

448

Book Info

Bangladesh faces a new beginning in 2024 following the mass uprising against structural injustice and poor governance, with a call towards rethinking our institutions and knowledge infrastructure. In response to this call, and recognising the challenges of rising inequalities, economic instability, environmental degradation and climate change faced by our cities, towns and villages, the implications for the future of our built environment is a question that needs reflection now. Titled ‘Next 50: Collective Futures’, this book brings together built environment researchers, architects, planners, environmentalists, activists, educators, and practitioners from all across the world working with alternatives to mainstream built environment policy and practice. The book is an anthology of 49 chapters from 81 authors to reflect on the future of the built environment around 9 key transdisciplinary themes such as heritage, urban and rural development, placemaking, informality, inclusivity, infrastructure, landscape, disaster resilience, emerging technology and well-being of future generations. The book provides alternative ideas supported by the latest research using easy- to-access language for a wider readership of policymakers, development practitioners and anyone interested in the future of the built environment of Bangladesh.

Fuad H. Mallick

Fuad H. Mallick, PhD is an architect and educator, and the founder of the Architecture and Disaster Management departments at BRAC University. Professor Mallick is currently the Dean of School of Architecture and Design, BRAC University and a visiting professor at Harvard University. He has authored and edited multiple publications including a book on Bangladesh’s pioneer modern architect Muzharul Islam. His research interests include environmental performance of built environments, architectural education, design for low-income communities and communities at risk.

Tanzil Shafique

Tanzil Shafique, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Urban Design and Director of the Postgraduate Programmes at The University of Sheffield School of Architecture. Tanzil’s research looks at southern urbanism, pluriversal architectural practice and informal planning. He co-convenes the platform for Just Housing and Bangladesh Climate Alliance, working towards climate justice with local activists and citizens. His publications include a monograph titled: City of Desire: An Urban Biography of the Largest Slum in Bangladesh (Bloomsbury, 2024).

Saimum Kabir

Saimum Kabir, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Design, BRAC University. He has research experience on built environment design and planning in Australia, Vietnam and Bangladesh contexts. He co-edited the book titled: Aspirations and Ideas: Designing with Context, and is the founder editor of contextbd.com—a collaborative platform for architecture education and practice in Bangladesh.