Tiffany Abernathy, INTBAU trustee, visits Pono Village. She plans to bring students here for hands-on training in zero carbon construction.

Tiffany Abernathy, INTBAU trustee, embarks on a reconnaissance visit to Pono Village. She engages with the community to explore the potential for future hands-on student training in zero-carbon construction, setting the stage for a sustainable future.

posted 21w ago

Community Center designed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari takes shape at the Qatar Museum for the upcoming Pakistan Exhibition.

Excitement is building as the community center takes shape at the Qatar Museum! Join us for the upcoming Pakistan Exhibition, where culture, creativity, and connection come together.

posted 22w ago

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 23w 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 27w 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 28w ago