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Homes of Haor documents the vernacular architecture of Ashtagram, Kishoreganj, in Bangladesh’s Haor region. Here, homes are built on naturally raised mounds that become islands during the monsoon, surrounded by seasonal floodwater, and boats become the primary means of travel.
Haor is a seasonal wetland ecosystem in northeastern Bangladesh that transforms into a vast inland sea during the monsoon.
From above, the settlements form distinct patterns shaped by elevation, water, and function.
Corrugated roofs, clustered dwellings, and carefully arranged livestock spaces reveal how rural communities design and adapt their built environment to a landscape defined by water.
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