The Heritage Foundation takes up the rehabilitation of katchi abaadi behind PSO House into a sustainable, eco-friendly community hub. Existing living conditions are appalling, there are piles of garbage everywhere and electric wires running all over are a serious hazard.
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Empowering communities in Malawi, South Africa with the skills to construct resilient log shelters, the Heritage Foundation team leads the way in sustainable building techniques. Together, we forge a path towards a brighter, eco-friendly future for villagers fostering self-reliance and community strength.
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DC South Karachi, Altaf Sario headed a brief by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, for PSO Pakistan officers on plans to decarbonize Abduallah Haroon Road from Hotel Metropole to Park Tower. Work will commence on the first segment, from Hotel Metropole to Teen Talwar very soon.
The original news can be accessed at the following link:
https://twitter.com/dcsouthkarachi/status/1742919928855036177
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The Nation publishes an article on IPO Chairman Farrukh Aamil’s visit to earthquake proof village in Chambar, Sindh.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.nation.com.pk/29-Dec-2023/ipo-pakistan-chairman-farrukh-aamil-visits-earthquake-proof-village-in-chambar
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Architecture students, both international and from across Pakistan, embarked on a transformative 10-day climate volunteer workshop in Pono Village, Sindh. The students engaged in many activities during their stay. Some of the workshops they participated in included, bamboo for construction and furniture, clay and terra cotta products, brick making and lime brick making, plaster and thatch and chulah decorations among others.
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Dr. Yasmeen Lari to be part of the lecture series “Architecture Speaks”, curated by Jenni Reuter from Aalto University. The lecture series is arranged by the Museum of Finnish Architecture.
The original lecture can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.mfa.fi/tapahtumat/online-lecture-architecture-speaks-yasmeen-lari/
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Dr. Yasmeen Lari participates in Community Jameel x afikra COP28 Conversation Series episode titled “ Traditional Knowledge as Community Empowerment”. In this episode, Dr. Yasmeen Lari and Wesam Ali discuss how traditional knowledge can allow us to recognize the lessons of history and enrich our lives while mainataining a balance between nature and society which is key in the context of climate change.
The original episode can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eJoEg_zkV0
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Architects Neil Palmer, and Froilan Palaci from Nyami Studio, London, UK, spent three weeks in Pono Village to build a school for the locals, using zero carbon environment friendly materials such as bamboo, lime and mud using sustainable building techniques pioneered by the Heritage Foundation. The structure was designed by the architects and all the materials are locally sourced. They are joined by faculty and architecture students from the US in a visit to Pono Village cluster.
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DC South Karachi leads a tree plantation drive as part of the revitalization of Kharadar bagh being undertaken by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan with his support. The revitalization includes greening of the area and restoration of police chowki at the chowk. The chowki is being converted into a library for the local community.
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Business Recorder publishes an article on a complaint letter filed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari to the Sindh Government about demolishion of valuable heritage assets.
Transparency International Pakistan, requests caretaker Sindh CM to examine the complaint. The letter alleges that instead of maintaining pre-1947 buildings that have been notified, many custodians are getting heritage buildings declared dangerous by the relevant department.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40280952
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