Heritage Foundation’s Holistic Eco-Villages for Flood Rehabilitation triumph at the World Habitat Awards, earning the prestigious Bronze Award for its innovative approach to sustainable, community-driven recovery. A step forward in rebuilding lives and restoring nature.
Announcement by NISA, “It is with profound honor that we present the remarkable story of Respected Yasmeen Lari, CEO of the Pakistan Heritage Foundation, hosted by the esteemed Ms. Naghma Aqeel. This episode is a truly significant moment for NISA, as we had the privilege of engaging with Pakistan’s first female architect, a trailblazer whose visionary work in heritage preservation, sustainable architecture, and humanitarian efforts continues to inspire the world.”
An inspiring moment as the RIZQ team visits Dr. Yasmeen Lari at the Heritage Foundation Office, exchanging ideas and insights on sustainable architecture. The team members include: Mr. Callum McKenzie (Co-founder & Managing Director, YUNUS Thailand), Mr. Qasim (CEO, Rizq), Mr. Musa Aamir (Co-Founder, Rizq), Mr. Huzaifa Ahmed (Co-Founder, Rizq), Mr. Abid (Coordinator, Karachi). The organization has also pledged to build 100 sustainable homes in Sindh, using sustainable methods pioneered by Dr. Yasmeen Lari.
An inspiring conclusion to the Winter School at BRAC University, as Dr. Yasmeen Lari shares her ground breaking insights on sustainable architecture and heritage conservation. Her vision continues to shape a greener, more resilient future.
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!
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”.
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.
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.
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.
Training continues in Pono Village as the Malawian group dives deeper into learning and growth. This workshop, sponsored by the re:arc institute and conducted in collaboration with the Heritage Foundation and Spiritual Chords, is fostering knowledge-sharing and community empowerment.
