Employee Profile

COMSATS University Islamabad

Lahore Campus

Ar. Taimur Sarwar
Chairperson / Professor
Architecture
Area of Interest
Building Technologies, Urban Design
Office Telephone
111-001-007 Ext. (880)
Official Email
Available via Message Portal

Biography

Muhammad Taimur Sarwar is an Architect, academic, and LEED Green Associate currently serving as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Architecture & Design at COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus. He holds a Master’s in Architecture Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where he received the prestigious ARCC/King Student Merit Medal for Excellence in Architectural and Environmental Design Research alongside a Master’s from the University of the Punjab and an Honors Bachelor’s from the National College of Arts. His professional background includes serving as a Technical Expert with UN-Habitat, advising on post-disaster housing reconstruction and training communities in earthquake-resistant construction techniques.

He is the Principal Architect at TSM Design Studio, one of the most vibrant architectural practices in Lahore, Pakistan. Over the past decade, his portfolio has grown to include a diverse range of projects, from banks and residential properties to airport cargo buildings. His work continues to push creative boundaries while maintaining a strong commitment to functional design.His professional excellence has earned him major industry recognition, including the IAP Design Excellence Award (2022) in the Young Architects category for Government Girls High School, Samanabad, Lahore. In 2026, he was also honored with the IAP Best Architecture Faculty Award, recognizing him as the top educator across all architectural schools in Pakistan

 An active scholar with extensive peer-reviewed publications, his research encompasses urban morphology, architectural heritage preservation, universal design, and sustainable environments. In addition to his academic and administrative roles, Sarwar conducts professional training in soft skills, cross-cultural competencies, and leadership. 

Publications

Journal Papers 0
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Sarwar, M. T., Hassan, M., Fahim, S., & Jawo, E. (2025), "Impact of roof design on energy consumption and thermal comfort in urban residential buildings", AIP Advances, Vol: 15(4), 045322, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0271576.
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Hafeez, S., & Taimur, M. (2025), "Cultivating Creativity in Architecture Education: Student Perceptions and Pedagogical Approaches in Design Studios of Lahore.", Journal of Research in Architecture and Planning, Vol: 35(1), 16-34, DOI: https://jrap.neduet.edu.pk/arch-journal/JRAP_2025_
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Kabir, N., Sarwar, M. T., & Hafeez, S. (2024), "Identification of mortar components used in Jahangir’s Quadrangle, Lahore Fort, Lahore", Advance Social Science Archive Journal, Vol: 2(4), 306–315, DOI: https://assajournal.com/index.php/36/article/view/
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Sarwar, M. T., Rehman, A., & Tahir, S. (2024), "Social facilitation in fitness environments: Architectural and psychological perspectives", Competitive Research Journal Archive, Vol: 2(4), 75–96., DOI: https://thecrja.com/index.php/Journal/article/view
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Sarwar, M. T., & Hafeez, S. (2024), "Transforming space into place: Exploring phenomenology in the built environment.", The Journal of Research Review (JRR), Vol: (4), 83– 92., DOI: https://thejrr.com/index.php/39/article/view/32.
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Kabir, N., Sarwar, M. T., Hafeez, S., & Hayat, K. (2024), "The contribution of British architect John Oldrid Scott (1841–1913) in colonial architecture of Lahore", The Journal of Research Review (JRR), Vol: 1(4), 274–290, DOI: https://doi.org/10.xxxxxx/jrr.v1i4.xxxx
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Khan, M., Sarwar, M. T., & Tahir, S. (2024), "The critical need for collaborative action and knowledge sharing in architectural policy, education, and practice", Remittances Review, Vol: 9(2), 5694–5704., DOI: https://remittancesreview.com/articledetail/? id=2
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Sarwar, M. T., Tahir, S., Khan, M., Almas, N., & Yawar, N. A. (2024), "Mitigating pediatric anxiety through interactive media in healthcare settings.", Kurdish Studies, Vol: 12(5), 731- 737, DOI: https://kurdishstudies.net/article-detail/?id=3323
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Madiha Ghafoor , Muhammad Taimur Sarwar , Saira Naeem , Rabia Ahmad Qureshi. (2024), "“Analytical Study Of Inclusivity In Design Of University Campuses In Lahore”.", Migration Letters 21 (S11). London, UK, Vol: 424-48., DOI: https://migrationletters.com/index.php/ml/article/
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Muhammad Taimur Sarwar, M., Ghafoor, M., & Naeem, S. (2024), "An inquiry into universal design and accessibility for ambulatory disabilities in commercial spaces of DHA neighborhood of Lahore.", Policy Journal of Social Science Review, Vol: 2(4), 340–356., DOI: https://journalofsocialsciencereview.com/index.php
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Zaheer, M. Z., & Sarwar, M. T. (2024), "Re-associating and Re-claiming heritage through a modern perspective.", International Journal of Human and Society (IJHS),, Vol: 4(2), 676-682, DOI: https://ijhs.com.pk/index.php/IJHS/article/view/64
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Sarwar, M. T., Hafeez, S., & Azam, H. (2024), "Spatial preferences in educational environments: Insights into seating choices and influences.", Remittances Review,, Vol: 9(4), 1199-1212., DOI: https://remittancesreview.com/article-detail/?id=2
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Sarwar, M. T., Zaheer, M. Z., & Hashmi, A. (2024), "Green spaces in urban environments: Enhancing children's health and cognitive development", Remittances Review, Vol: 9(S2), 268-277., DOI: https://remittancesreview.com/menuscript/ index.ph
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Sarwar, M. T., S Hafeez, & Shua Tahir. (2024), "A Systematic Approach of Preserving Poorly Documented Nawab Nusrat Khan Tomb", International Journal of Social Science Archives., ISSN: ISSN:2707-8892., DOI: https://ijssa.com/index.php/ijssa/article/view/266
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Muhammad Taimur Sarwar, Madiha Ghafoor, & Shua Tahir. (2024). (2024), "Envisioned cities: Modernists responses to Technological Innovation.", International Journal of Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences., Vol: 3(1), 1832– 1837, ISSN: ISSN (E) 2959-2461 (P) 2959-3808, DOI: https://ijciss.org/index.php/ijciss/article/view/5
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Muhammad Taimur Sarwar, Madiha Ghafoor, & Shua Tahir. (2024), "Terrorism and the Urban Environment of Lahore.", PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF LAW, ANALYSIS AND WISDOM, Vol: 3(3), 168–176., DOI: https://pjlaw.com.pk/index.php/Journal/article/vie
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Sarwar, M. T., Shua Tahir, & S Hafeez. (2024), "From Tradition to Transformation: Architectural Evolution in Pakistani Homes.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN AND SOCIETY, Vol: 4(1),1166-1174, DOI: https://ijhs.com.pk/index.php/IJHS/article/view/50
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Taimur Sarwar, M., Hafeez, S., & Najma Kabir , D. (2024), "Unveiling Heritage Perceptions: A Comparative study of Authenticity at UNESCO World Heritage and non-designated sites in Lahore.", International Research Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vol: 3(1), 405–417., DOI: https://irjssh.com/index.php/irjssh/article/view/1
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Sarwar, M. T., & Khan, F. (2024), "Urban Morphology: A thorough Comparison of Modernist and Postmodernist Town Planning, Unveiling Systematic Neglect of Social and Human Factors.", Journal of Development and Social Sciences, Vol: 5(1), 552–561., DOI: https://doi.org/10.47205/jdss.2024(5-I)51.
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Sarwar, M. T., Tahir, S., & Muntaqa, A. (2023), "A Disability Survey of Restaurants in Lahore.", Global Sociological Review,, Vol: VIII(III), 18- 42., DOI: https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-III).03.

Experience

Professor/Dean
COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus
Mar 2010 to Date

Senior Associate
Designers East
Apr 2008 to Feb 2010

Technical Expert
U.N HABITAT (United Nations)
Jun 2007 to Mar 2008

Architect / Coordinator
Emergency Architects France
Jan 2007 to May 2007

Qualification

Masters of Science in Architecture Studies
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign USA., USA
2013 to 2015

M. Arch
University of Punjab, Pakistan
Aug 2012 to Sep 2013

B.ARCH
National College Of Arts Lahore, Pakistan
Feb 2002 to Dec 2006