ARNAB NUR
Ames,IA
Summary
I see design as a process of growth-across scales, disciplines, and systems. With a foundation in architecture and a specialization in landscape, I thrive in collaborative environments and feel fulfilled when my work creates meaningful impact. As a third-year Landscape Architecture student, I am deeply engaged with sustainability, ecology, and biodiversity, guided by strong processes and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Architect & Founding Member
KARU
08.2022 - Current
- Led design development for a low-cost, flood-resilient housing prototype responding to extreme flooding conditions.
- Conducted focus groups and community mapping sessions to understand local needs, risks, and daily living challenges during floods, translating insights into design decisions.
- Researched and selected locally available, affordable climate-resilient materials, prioritizing bamboo-based construction and hybrid systems (PVC reinforcement + locally manufactured cement).
- Developed flood-adaptive construction strategies (elevated platforms, vernacular bamboo shuttering with cement–earth infill), balancing performance, constructability, and cost constraints (under $800), while documenting methods for replicability.
Facility Architect
Creative Conservation Alliance
06.2020 - Current
- Part-time, Remote
- Led site, landscape, and eco-sensitivity analysis for the Turtle Conservation Centre in Bhawal National Park (Creative Conservation Alliance).
- Developed the architectural design for a research facility with integrated labs and residential dorm spaces.
- Developed the overall site plan and designed turtle and tortoise breeding enclosure layouts aligned with habitat and conservation needs.
- Managed material selection and procurement with a focus on low-impact, context-appropriate construction.
- Conducted site measurements and supervised construction to ensure accuracy, design quality, and minimal ecological disturbance.
Teaching Assistant
IOWA State University
05.2024 - 05.2026
- Supported course delivery by coordinating studio/lab sessions, managing course materials, and assisting with weekly class activities.
- Guided students through assignments and design development during office hours, tutorials, and critique sessions.
- Evaluated student work using rubrics by grading assignments, quizzes, and presentations while providing clear, constructive feedback.
- Managed course communication and logistics through Canvas/Blackboard, tracking submissions, organizing files, and responding to student questions.
Seasonal Landscape Architect
Weller Brother Landscaping
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Produced base maps, landscape design drawings, material takeoffs, and project proposals using Dynascape, CAD, and SketchUp.
- Supported site documentation by taking field measurements (including elevations), and assisting in design development.
- Coordinated daily workflow with the landscape design team, tracked deadlines, and followed internal processes.
- Researched sustainable materials and practices for eco-friendly designs.
- Designed innovative landscape plans for residential and commercial properties.
Research Assistant
Community Visioning
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Organized community workshops to facilitate discussions on visioning projects.
- Assisted in designing surveys to gather community feedback and insights.
- Conducted GIS-based spatial analysis and produced multi-scale maps (regional to street level) to support planning and design decisions.
- Organized and facilitated focus groups across multiple towns to collect community input on transportation, accessibility, and landscape issues.
- Transcribed and synthesized focus group discussions, along with qualitative and quantitative town data, to identify key themes and priorities.
Architect
Kolpoporishor
Chittagong
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Concept Development: Developed early design concepts, site strategies, and spatial layouts based on project goals and context.
- Client Communication: Coordinated with clients to understand requirements, present design ideas, and incorporate feedback into revisions.
- Design Drafting: Produced draft plans, sections, elevations, and detailing using CAD/BIM tools to support design development.
- Construction Site Management: Assisted with site visits, construction supervision, and coordination to ensure work followed drawings, timelines, and quality standards.
- Presentation Creation: Prepared presentation boards, diagrams, 3D views, and project documentation for meetings and design reviews.
Project Architect
Cube In 'Engineering & Consultancy
05.2020 - 10.2020
- Discussed client needs and proposed design solutions, preparing cost quotations aligned with local council standards.
- Conducted council research on site-specific rules, regulations, and approval requirements.
- Prepared accurate AutoCAD existing-condition plans based on site surveys and measurements.
- Developed design proposals and presentation materials, presented to clients, and revised designs based on feedback and follow-ups.
Education
Masters in Landscape Architecture -
IOWA STATES UNIVERSITY
AMES, IA, USA05-2026
Bachelor of Architecture - Applied Science
Shahjalal University of Science And Technology
Sylhet 11-2021
Skills
- Process-driven approach
- Design thinking
- Artistic expression
- Systems thinking
- Collaboration
- Community engagement
Accomplishments
- Featured for the design of flood resilient house in 'Prothom-Alo'
- Awarded Graduate Student Scholarship
- Awarded Steven & Sujan King Landscape Architecture Excellence Scholarship
- Awarded Barbara King Scholarship
- Awarded Rod Heller Scholarship
- Awarded Argo Excellence Scholarship
- Shortlisted in 'UNIATA, 2022 Thesis Design Competition'
Personal Information
Nationality: BANGLADESHI
Conference & Seminars
- ASLA National Conference, Minneapolis, 2023
- ACADIA National Conference, Florida, 2025
- D' expo 4, Dept of Architecture, SUST, 2017-2019
Workshops And Volunteering
- Volunteer in 'IAB Emergency Flood Response Team', 2022
- Reef Habitat With Clay Workshop, Acadia Conference, Miami, 2025
- Workshop on Making a Mini Bird Hide in Nature (Using Non Timber Materials), 2019
Activities
- General Member of BAPA, 2022-Present
- General Member of ARC Society, SUST, 2017-2019
- Executive Member of SUST AAJ Muktomoncho, SUST, 2017-2019
Languages
English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
Affiliations
IAB Emergency Flood Rescue Team, 2022, Bangladesh
References
- Carl Rogers: Chair, Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture ISU.
Email: rogersc@iastate.edu Phone: +1 515-294-5334
- Heidi Hohmann Associate Professor, Landscape Architecture ISU.
Email:hhohmann@iastate.edu Phone: +1 515-294-8938
- Julia Badenhope Professor, Landscape Architecture ISU.
Email: jmb@iastate.edu, Phone: +1 515-294-3007
Timeline
Seasonal Landscape Architect
Weller Brother Landscaping
05.2025 - 08.2025
Teaching Assistant
IOWA State University
05.2024 - 05.2026
Research Assistant
Community Visioning
08.2023 - 05.2024
Architect & Founding Member
KARU
08.2022 - Current
Architect
Kolpoporishor
01.2022 - 02.2023
Facility Architect
Creative Conservation Alliance
06.2020 - Current
Project Architect
Cube In 'Engineering & Consultancy
05.2020 - 10.2020
Masters in Landscape Architecture -
IOWA STATES UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Architecture - Applied Science
Shahjalal University of Science And Technology