Dr Bonu Azizova
About me
Bonu Azizova is a doctoral researcher in sustainable architecture at the Technical University of Berlin. She holds a prior PhD in architecture from the Tashkent Institute of Architecture and Construction. Her research explores the intersection of vernacular heritage, traditional water systems, and low-carbon housing in Central Asia. She has participated in international initiatives focused on energy-efficient construction and heritage preservation and has presented her work at academic conferences across Europe and the United States.
Bonu Azizova is an architect, researcher, and doctoral candidate specializing in low-carbon, climate-responsive housing and sustainable building systems, with a regional focus on Uzbekistan and Central Asia. She is currently pursuing her PhD at Technische Universität Berlin (TU Berlin) at the Natural Building Lab, under the supervision of Prof. Eike Roswag-Klinge.
Her research integrates Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), building energy simulations (IDA-ICE), and vernacular construction knowledge to evaluate and optimize low-cost, low-emission housing typologies. A central part of her work is the comparative analysis of traditional earthen houses (pakhsa, clay-straw), conventional brick and concrete dwellings, and innovative timber-based models such as the VEGERA wooden house, demonstrating significant reductions in operational energy demand and CO₂ emissions.
Bonu holds a PhD in Architectural History (defended in Uzbekistan, 2023) and bridges historical knowledge with contemporary environmental engineering methods. Her work has been presented at international conferences and academic platforms, including sustainability-focused forums in Europe, and contributes to discussions on climate justice, affordable housing, and circular construction.
Beyond academia, she actively supports the empowerment of women in science and architecture, advocates for context-sensitive climate solutions, and aims to translate research into practice through future low-carbon housing initiatives in Central Asia.