Topic: eNews

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On  December 29th, the facade of Denso Hall Library is being cleaned by HF using our Herbal Reetha Soap Mix. Additionally, a special mud lime plaster is being prepared to plaster the trenches on Mariott Road.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On December 29th, 2020, the first segment of the terracotta cobble pavement on Marriot road was completed. The wiring work which started on 28th of December has moved to the next stage. K.E has started connecting wires to the recently installed pole. PTCL has shifted its booth connection to a new designated space.

Furthermore, the trenches on site that were previously lined by HF with bamboo panels have been plastered with mud lime plaster.

Denso Hall Rahguzar - Tile Work, K.E and PTCL

On  December 28th, 2020 the underground wiring work for Denso Hall Rahguzar has started. Karachi Electric (K.E) has installed their required electrical post and PTCL (Telecommunications company) is in the process of taking the wires underground.

Furthermore, the trenches on site that were previously lined by HF with bamboo panels have been plastered with mud lime plaster.

Denso Hall Rahguzar - Tile Work Commences

On December 24th, 2020, HF has started the laying of terracotta cobbles at the Denso Hall Rahguzar - the first segment of the Red Trail that will connect the historic Denso Hall with Kharadar Chowk and the Custom House.

The radial pavement design centralizes around the 12” dia natural ceramic plaques carrying heritage images that are specially fabricated to dot the trail with reminders of Karachi’s glorious past.

The tiles are hand-made in Makli by HF’s Barefoot Entrepreneur women.

Imtiaz Naqavi Foundation - 3 LOG Homes in Mirpur Khas

By December 1st, 2020, Imtiaz Naqvi Foundation successfully built and funded 3 LOG Shelters in Mirpur Khas, using our Youtube tutorials, online resources (and guidance from our project manager Mr. Naheem Shah).

Mirpur Khas is greatly affected by reoccurring flooding, resulting in loss of life and damage to personal properties, which leaves the villagers in a vulnerable state. On top of that, the cost of reconstruction of a house is unbearable for the affected ones.

LariOcta Green (LOG) has been designed as a flood-proof shelter. Using the quick assembly of prefab panels designed by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, Imtiaz Naqvi Foundation has managed to make each unit for Rs. 20,000.

Zero Carbon Channel - Video Tutorials Trial Launch

On December 1st, 2020 HF released 12 video training tutorials on the Zero Carbon Channel on YouTube. The tutorials are the result of HF’s response to continue the training programs remotely and make the zero-carbon construction material available globally. The videos are carried out in collaboration with Spiritual Chords, Electroneum, Prince Clause Fund, and ALIPH. The videos on the following modules have been released on a trial basis.

0. Architect Yasmeen Lari’s Intro: Saste aur Mazboot Ghar Sab ke liye

1. Slaked Lime Preparation Method

2. Earth Preparation

3. Slaked Lime Preparation

4. Earth Brick Making

5. Lime Earth Brick Making

6. Lime Concrete Preparation

7. Prefab Panels

8. LOG Room

9. Karavan Toilet

10. Pakistan Chulah

11. Chaura roof for LOG and Karavan Toilet

12. Green panels for Thatched Roof

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZ-Lf8mhK2qM2IcjE2jtHw/videos

Barefoot Entrepreneurs - Kashi Tiles

On November 19th, 2020, the barefoot entrepreneurs in Makli are making Kashi tiles and will be selling them for about Rs. 10-20 max, with 10 women predicted to make Rs. 7,000 to 8,000 per month. 

Urdu News - Finding 'Nineteenth Century Karachi' in 'Concrete Jungle'

Urdu News Coverage on Heritage Foundation of Pakistan’s Denso Hall Rahguzar Scheme in Mariott Road.

https://www.urdunews.com/node/522041?fbclid=IwAR1oOoy2M8lFKDVuDIfrK2273eGSFPW3gK6mEAGtim84rcSvSq42ip0IVRY

Denso Hall Rahguzar - Mariott Road

On November 18th, 2020, site work on Mariott road continues. Four new manholes are installed by KWSB and the process of covering underground cable trenches with bamboo panels has been initiated.

On November 24th, 2020, the DMC Douth Team is carrying out removal of existing pavement as well as any steps or floors that are built / projected out of the building lines. All residents and shop owners have been  kindly requested to cooperate with them. 

Tomb of Muneer Maghfouri - Tile and Glazing Work

On November 19th, 2020, the tile preparation and glazing took place at Makli WH, for restoration work of The Tomb of Muneer Maghfouri.