Lecturer
Ms Nazia Iftakhar
051-9575532; Ext: 5532
nazia.iftakhar@aiou.edu.pk

Education

Max. Qualification:

MS (Urban Planning, Remote Sensing and GIS)

Field of Specialization:

Architecture, Urban Planning, Remote Sensing and GIS

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Publications

  1. Iftakhar, N., (2009). “Intelligent Architecture: The way to design Intelligent Buildings”. Journal of Research inArchitecture and Planning, Vol.8, pp. 57-69, ISSN 1728-7715
  2. Kazmi, N. A., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., Qureshi, S., (2011). “User Comfort and Energy Efficiency in PublicBuildings of Hot Humid Climate of Multan, Pakistan”. Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning,Vol.10, pp. 76-95, ISSN 1728-7715
  3. Qasim, M., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., Manzar, S., Babar, S., (2011). “Characterization of Household Waste inIslamabad & Exploring Possible Reuse and Recycling Options”. NURTURE, Research Journal of PakistanHome Economics Association, Vol, 5, Issue 1, 2011, EISSN 1994 1633, Available onlinewww.check.edu.pk/indexnurture/
  4. Shami, I., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., Manzar, S., Babar, S., (2011).“Comparative Study of Energy and WaterConservation in Domestic Gas Geysers”. NURTURE, Research Journal of Pakistan Home EconomicsAssociation, Vol, 5, Issue 1, 2011, EISSN 1994 1633, Available online www.check.edu.pk/indexnurture/
  5. Manzar, S., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., (2012). “An Environmental Assessment of Public Primary Schools ofIslamabad and Proposed Remodeling for One Selected School”. Journal of Research in Architecture andPlanning, Vol.11, ISSN 1728-7715
  6. Akhter, J., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., (2012). “To Evaluate the Impact of Noise Pollution on Student in CongestedArea of Rawalpindi”. NURTURE, Research Journal of Pakistan Home Economics Association, Vol, 7, Issue 1,2013, EISSN 1994 1633, Available online www.check.edu.pk/indexnurture/
  7. Gillani, M., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., Babar, S., Ijaz, N., (2014). “Disaster Relief Management Plan for anIndustrial Unit of Pakistan”. NED University Journal of Research- Applied Sciences, Vol. XI No. 2, March2014. ISSN 1023-3873.
  8. Zafar, I., Z., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., Anjum, G., A., (2012). “An Evaluation of School Transport in Islamabad:A Case Study of Sector H-8”. Pakistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Published by University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore. ISSN 1995-1302
  9. Qutub, A., Anjum, N., Iftakhar, N., Mehnaz, M. Manzar, S. Babar, S., (2013). “Choices of Adolescent Girls forSchoolyard Activities in Rawalpindi-Islamabad, Pakistan”. Children, Youth and Environment (CYE), University of Colorado, Campus Box 314, Boulder, CO 80309-0314, USA.
  10. Bhatti, O.S. and Iftakhar, N. (2023). Sustainable Built Environmental Design Optimization of RenewableEnergy Resources to Reduce Climate Change Burden: A case of Solar Energy in selected EducationalInstitution in Islamabad. Journal of Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences, 9(1), 163-182.
  11. Mahmood, T., Bhatti, O. S. & Iftakhar, N. (2022). Thermal Comfort Prioritization in Public Building Design:Evaluation of Government College of Technology, Narowal as a Case for Enduser Satisfaction in SelectedEnvironmental Parameters. Journal of Peace, Development, and Communication, 06(04), 435–451.https://doi.org/10.36968/JPDC-V06-I04-30
  12. Iftakhar, N., Adrees, R., & Bhatti, O. S. (2023). Evaluation of local fly ash cement block as a sustainableproduct vs conventional brick. Case study of Sargodha city. Journal of Art, Architecture and Built Environment,6(1), 46-61. https://doi.org/10.32350/10.32350/jaabe.61.03
  13. Subhan, F., Iftakhar, N., Bhatti, O.M. and Abid, M. (2023). Evaluation of Indoor and Outdoor EnvironmentalFacilities for Young Children in Pre-School Nurseries in Swat and Optimization for Future Design Interventions.Journal of Islamic Countries Society of Statistical Sciences, 9(2), 405-422.
  14. Khan, J. A., Iftakhar, N., & Bhatti, O. S. (2023). To Be Green or Not to Be: An Enduser Operational SidePrioritization of Public Library Design with Focus on Energy and Environmental Design Selected Parameters.Journal of Peace, Development, and Communication, 07(02), 262–277. https://doi.org/10.36968/JPDC-V07-I02-20
  15. Iqbal, M. A., Bhatti, A. O. S., & Iftakhar, A. N. (2023). Evaluation of User Satisfaction with Garbage HandlingSystems in Selected High-Rise Building of Islamabad City Developing: Case for Waste Smart HighriseBuildings in Pakistan. Journal of Development and Social Sciences, 4(4), 394–408.https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2023(4- IV)36
  16. Khan, J. A., Bhatti, O. S., & Iftakhar, N. (2023). Unveiling the Green Impact: Comparing LEED-Certified andTraditional Libraries in Pakistan’s with End User Satisfaction through Environmental Design Insights. Annals ofHuman and Social Sciences, 4(4), 502–511. https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2023(4-IV)49
  17. Awan, M. A., Iftakhar, N., Bhatti, O. S. (2023). Transformation of Passive Design Elements for achievingThermal Comfort in Residential Buildings of Mansehra City, Pakistan from 1990-2019. Journal of Research inArchitecture and Planning, Vol. 33. Issue 2. ISSN(E) 2519-5050. www.doi.org/10.53700/jrap3322023
  18. Qasim, Z., Iftakhar, N., Bhatti, O. S. (2023). Community Perception of Urban Open Spaces and Quality of Life:A case study of selected urban parks in Twin Cities of Pakistan. International Journal of Contemporary Issues inSocial Sciences, 2(4),1335-1351. https://ijciss.org/index.php/ijciss/article/view/512
  19. Bhatti, O. S., Hanif, M. U., & Iftakhar, N. (2024). Assessing the Ignored Potential: Employing and AssessingArt Design Installations to Revitalize Islamabad’s Urban Open Spaces. Annals of Human and Social Sciences,5(1), 121–136. https://doi.org/10.35484/ahss.2024(5-I)12
  20. Architect Omer Shujat Bhatti, Engineer NuamanIshfaq Mughal & Architect Nazia Iftakhar. (2024). TurningThreats into Opportunities: Revamping the Gaps in Hospital Waste ManagementThrough Documentation, Awareness, and Sensitization for Public. InternationalJournal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences.ISSN (E) 2959-2461 (P) 2959-3808, 3(1), 872–888.https://ijciss.org/index.php/ijciss/article/view/373
  21. Bhatti, O. S., Jahangiri, M. I., Iftakhar, N. & Ahmad, Z. (2024). Interactive Spatial Evaluation for Environmental Enhancement: Cross Comparison of Selected Old Age Homes for Sustainable Usage. Remittances Review,9(2). https://remittancesreview.com/menu-script/index.php/remittances/article/view/1559/978

Project, Research Interests

PROJECTS (NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL)

  1. Awarded Research Project on “Evaluation of potential transformation to manage epidemicinhealthcarefacilityinlieuofCOVID-19. Building the case of RIH for future epidemic expansion through environmental design”. AIOU Internal Funded Research Project, 2022.
  2. Awarded Research Project on “Urban Open Spaces for Adolescent Girls”. A Competitive Grand Project of USAID in collaboration with IFPRI, 2013.
  3. Awarded Research Project on “Health Benefits of Urban Open Spaces for Adolescent Girls”. A Competitive Grand Project of USAID in collaboration with IFPRI, 2014.

RESEARCH INTEREST

  1. Climate Friendly Buildings.
  2. Sustainable Urban Development.
  3. Environment-FriendlyBuilding Design.
  4. Urban Development Analysis.
  5. Sustainable Communities.
  6. Spatial Data Analysis
  7. Architectural Design and Planning
  8. Urban Policy and Governance

INTRODUCTION

Architect Nazia Iftakhar has been serving as a Lecturer in this organization since August 2016. Her academic journey and professional experiences are deeply rooted in the built environment, spatial analysis, and sustainable urban development.Her academic foundation began with a Bachelor of Architecture, which instilled a strong sense of design principles and a creative approach to solving spatial problems. She holds a Master of Science in Urban and Regional Planning has equipped me with a thorough understanding of urban dynamics, policy-making, and sustainable planning practices. Additionally, Master of Science in Remote Sensing and GIS, where she specialized in advanced spatial data analysis and interpretation techniques. Currently, she is enrolled in PhD Remote Sensing and GIS. Combining these diverse yet interconnected fields, she is committed to advancing research, developing cutting-edge curricula, and mentoring the next generation of professionals in Remote Sensing, GIS, Urban Planning, and Architecture.

FUTURE PLANS

  1. Identification of Local Climate Zones.
  2. Urban Development Analysis.
  3. Sustainable Communities.
  4. Microclimatic Analysis
  5. Sustainable urban planning

PROGRAM COORDINATION

  1. PGD Sustainable Environmental Design

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.