Financial Times publishes an article titled, “Sponge-cities: the flood proof architecture of the future?”, citing Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s work as an example.

Excited to see Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s pioneering ‘Climate-Smart Eco-Streets’ featured in the Financial Times! This initiative, through the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, is a shining example of how sponge cities can redefine flood-proof architecture for the future. Dive into the article to learn more!

posted 82d ago

Dr. Yasmeen Lari gives her keynote speech virtually at the Commonwealth Association of Architects 2024 Award Ceremony.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari gives her keynote speech virtually at the Commonwealth Association of Architects 2024 Award Ceremony, as she could not travel in person. The themes for this year’s conference were:

New Frontiers for Architectural Education

Design, Sustainablity and Urbanism

Scale and Scalability

posted 15w ago

Terra cotta tiles being crafted for “Mahol Dost Sabz Gali”- replacing concrete to enhance rain water absorption & prevent urban flooding.

Work progressing fast on “Mahol Dost Sabz Gali”. Terra cotta tiles are being crafted here to replace existing concrete tiles on walkways. These tiles will absorb rain water and collect them in aquifer trenches. This prevents urban flooding, and the absorbed water can later be used for watering plants and other purposes. 

posted 16w ago

Where city life meets nature’s embrace: Denso Hall Rahguzar Street blooms with vibrant greenery, making urban strolls a refreshing escape.

Recent photographs of the “Denso Hall Rahguzar Street” show how the greenery is blooming. This street has become a perfect example of how urban interventions on a street level can transform space so drastically. Where there was traffic, garbage and pollutants before, is a pedestrian street lined with lush greenery, providing the residents and visitors with a much needed breathing space and a community space where families, women and children can come and relax.

posted 17w ago

Kids celebrate 14th August with much gusto and enthusiasm at the ‘Mahol Dost Sabz Gali’ project initiated by the Heritage Foundation.

One can see the stark contrast between the constrained environment of the Kachi Abaadi as opposed to the ‘Mahol Dost Sabz Gali’ project space iniated by the Heriatage Founation in the PSO back street. The street that previously had vehicular traffic is now converted into a green oasis, a community space where women and children can come and breathe some fresh air and relax in a clean environment. These eco streets are a great way to provide respite and spatial justice to the communities suffering from exclusion. We at the Heritage Foundation believe that every citizen has a right to breathe fresh air and live in a clean environment. Women, children and the shop keepers are taking ownership of the space as it is partially financed by the shopkeepers, and there is a sense of community developing which was not there before. 

posted 18w ago