Ismail Rasheed

Dedicated Architect committed to Sustainable Development and artistic vision. Experienced with a demonstrated history of working with specialists in the built environment industry. Skilled in BIM software like ArchiCAD, autoCAD and rendering software like Twinmotion and Artlantis.

A humbling experience

A typical harbour area in a Maldivian island village.

Ghetto dwellers in Utopia

Maldives is famous for its pristine clear lagoons and white sandy beaches throughout the world. However, the local denizens of Mal’e experience an image which is far from the portrait of the ‘Paradise on Earth’. Since the 1970’s, Mal’e has been experiencing population growth on… Read More »Ghetto dwellers in Utopia

Sustainability and urbanism

Introduction Are cities and urban development really sustainable? According to the World Health Organisation “…as of 2010, more than half of all people live in an urban area. By 2030, 6 out of every 10 people will live in a city, and by 2050, this… Read More »Sustainability and urbanism