Dr. Yasmeen Lari to be a speaker at the Angan Lecuture Series in Dhaka from December 22 to 25. She is being hosted by BRAC University.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yasmeen Lari, renowned architect and humanitarian, will be a speaker at the Angan Lecture Series in Dhaka from December 22 to 25. Additionally, she will be conducting an exclusive Winter School for BRAC University students, sharing her groundbreaking work on sustainable architecture and community development. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the most influential figures in the field!

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Dr. Yasmeen Lari conducted a master class via zoom for schools of architecture & young architects in Angola at the invitation IIA and UIA.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari conducted a 75 minutes master class via zoom at invitation of Institute of Architects Angola and UIA representative Vity Claude for schools of architecture and young architects in Angola. After a 40 minute lecture there was a stream of questions by students led by Gretty and Csmillo. A lot of discussion took place about the value of drawing from Heritage, the urgent need to expand architectural practice to include current realities of climate change, rise in poverty level and increasing disparities, lowering the carbon footprint and SDGs, urban degradation and finding ways to slow down rural urban migration. The title was: “Save the Planet, Save Humanity: Decarbonize, Decolonize, Democratize Architecture and Urban Design- Empowering the Next Generation on Participatory Urban Design”.

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HF empowering communities with sustainable bamboo mosques. 25 eco-friendly masjids for Mirpur Khas, each serving 4 villages.

The Heritage Foundation is empowering communities through sustainable design. Presenting the bamboo masjid concept for Mirpur Khas district. A generous donor plans to construct 25 mosques, each serving 4 villages, fostering unity, worship and eco-friendly architecture.

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HarperCollins publishes a children’s book titled, “Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect”. It is written by Marzieh Abbas & illustrated by Hoda Hadadi.

Discover the inspiring story of Yasmeen Lari, Pakistan’s first female architect, in this beautifully crafted children’s book by Marzieh Abbas, with stunning illustrations by Hoda Hadadi. Published by HarperCollins, this must-read celebrates resilience, creativity, and breaking barriers.

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Doug Banks of re: arc institute visits Pono Village to see first hand, the Malawi Group Workshop being conducted with the institute’s support.

Doug Banks of re: arc institute visits Pono Village to witness the Malawi Group Training Workshop, made possible through re: arc institute’s generous grant. The two week workshop was conducted in Pono Village, with the partnership of the Heritage Foundation and Spiritual Chords.

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