Farhana Ferdous

Dr. Farhana Ferdous is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at Howard University's College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA). She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Sydney (2012) and has held academic positions in Australia and the United States, including postdoctoral research and faculty roles at the University of Kansas (2012–2017). Her work focuses on healthcare architecture, elderly care design, and evidence-based design strategies for marginalized populations.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Architecture and Environmental Design, University of Sydney, Australia (2012)
• M.Arch in Architecture and Urbanism, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (2007)

Research interests include:

• Design for aging populations
• Environmental psychology in built environments
• Health-focused urbanism
• Inclusive architectural engagement

Her co-edited volumes explore inclusive design and long-term care facility innovations. Recent grants include National Endowment for the Humanities (2022) and Alzheimer’s Association (2021).

Awards:

• ARCC New Research Award (2022)
• Multiple fellowships from AAUW, GIA, and Toyota

Her teaching and research bridge design practice with social impact, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to improve quality of life through architecture.