Topic: eNews

The Arab News interviewed Makli’s mendicant community transformed by Dr Yasmeen Lari into productive members of society.

Until a few years ago, Noor used to be among dozens of women beggars at the cemetery located near the city of Thatta in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. In 2018, celebrated Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari decided to help beggarwomen earn a dignified living and launched a program to teach them how to make kashi tiles, one of the oldest handicrafts in Sindh.
Arab News full article can be read at the following link: https://arab.news/j4z24
A video about the same can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/rfiLFy9FWW8

Business Recorder published an article by Dr Yasmeen Lari on how street forest can prevent encroachers from usurping urban spaces.

The dilapidated structure, located on Paria Street near Wazir Mansion and the historic Kharadar Chowk, was part of the Old Town Heritage Trail. The project involved designing a terracotta paved entry court, a terracotta pathway, and a zero carbon bamboo garden pavilion. However, the community felt helpless and encroached on the chowki. Despite a written undertaking, the qabza group did not remove the illegal basement structure and paid only partly for the restoration. The project was completed using the Foundation’s reserves and funds raised from well-wishers.
Dr Yasmeen Lari’s full article can be read at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40308205/street-forests-can-prevent-encroachers-from-usurping-karachis-urban-spaces

Business Recorder published an article by Dr Yasmeen Lari on how to prevent heat island and urban flooding in Karachi.

Dr Yasmeen Lari designed and proposed a 13-segment trail from Denso Hall to Custom House, each segment named after prominent historic buildings. The trail aimed to decarbonize and green Karachi, mitigating climate change impact. However, state funding was limited, yet the project was initiated in January 2020 and first segment was completed in 2021. The project is aimed to restore Karachi’s unique heritage by converting a congested street into a pedestrian enclave. Dr Yasmeen Lari’s full article can be read at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40307088/should-we-not-prevent-heat-islands-and-flooding-in-karachi

The Heritage Foundation takes up the rehabilitation of katchi abaadi behind PSO House into a sustainable, eco-friendly community hub.

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.

Heritage Foundation team to train villagers in Malawi, South Africa to build log shelters using techniques pioneered by HF.

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.

DC South Karachi, Altaf Sario headed a brief by HF, for PSO Pakistan officers on plans to decarbonize Abduallah Haroon Road.

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

The Nation publishes an article on IPO Chairman Farrukh Aamil’s visit to earthquake proof village in Chambar, Sindh.

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

Architecture students, both international and from across Pakistan, embark on a 10-day climate volunteer workshop in Pono Village, Sindh.

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.

Dr. Yasmseen Lari to be part of the lecture series “Architecture Speaks”, arranged by the Museum of Finnish Architecture.

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/

Dr. Yasmeen Lari participates in Community Jameel x afikra COP 28 Conversation Series episode.

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