In Bangladesh, like in all other countries climate change is causing significant changes to weather and climatic conditions. Bangladesh and more specifically the Sylhet region face adverse effects such as tidal flooding and riverbank erosion among other natural disasters. Besides endangering communities, these natural disasters destroy agricultural lands and infrastructure important to the continuation and advancement of a community.
Another growing phenomenon in Bangladesh is migration as a form of resilience. Bangladeshis in flood-prone areas practice climate-induced micro-migration to deal with the situation (Mustari &
Karim, 2017). This project looks to the indigenous communities in Bangladesh and other wet land areas to find solutions to the problem. Research has shown that indigenous adaptation techniques and
knowledge practices have been used by indigenous communities in Bangladesh and other regions to mitigate the effects of climate change and stressful environmental conditions (Amin, Asaduzzaman,
Kabir, Snigdha, & Hossain, 2021).
The objective of this research is to design a housing solution that responds to flooding in the Sylhet metropolitan area. For this reason, it is important to study the effects of flooding on the target group
as well as their homes, the migratory patterns of the displaced people and the indigenous strategies and technologies that may be used to mitigate these effects.
This research is imperative to the livelihood and sustainability of communities in the low-lying areas of Sylhet and to the new methodology of technology where indigenous wisdom is seen as a necessary technology rather than primitive techniques. The research will aim to answer the question “How can indigenous and traditional knowledge systems inform resilient housing solutions that support micro-migration as a climate adaptation strategy in Bangladesh?” ... Read more

Looking at history through the lens of architecture can tell a lot about the lifestyles, technologies, and ideologies of the past. Looking at the past can create a clear connection to the present. It is for this reason, the researcher, will write about the origins of the courthouse of Sint Maarten, the first government building built on the island in the 1700s (Lesterhuis & Oers, 2001). The overall focus of this paper is concentrating on how a building can grow to express monumentality. This paper will discuss the colonial presence of the island and the resulting influence on the island’s architecture. The researcher tries to uncover the intricate connections between traditional European architectural styles of the past and their manifestation in Dutch colonial architecture within the West Indies (Van Andel, 1985). The dynamic between the courthouse and its immediate surroundings was analysed to offer a better understanding of the symbiotic relationship between architecture, societal evolution, and urban development (Hartog, 1974). It is believed that the Philipsburg courthouse, expresses monumentality. By exploring its influence on society and its surroundings, a deeper understanding of monumentality will unfold, explaining ways in which monuments contribute to the shaping of collective identity and historical continuity. Investigating the influence of the Philipsburg courthouse has the potential to increase the understanding of how it functions as a social space, as well as offer insights into how architectural elements contribute to monumentality and how this influences local perspectives. It can inform decisions related to the design of public spaces, and the integration of cultural landmarks into urban landscapes. Overall, it contributes to a better appreciation of the role monuments play in shaping the fabric of society. ... Read more