Historic Arrival: The prestigious RIBA Gold Medal, freshly minted in King Charles’ name, has arrived from London, marking a new chapter in architectural excellence.
Step into sustainable elegance at Heenat Salma Farm in Doha, Qatar, with the Lari Octa Green (LOG) homes — a residential cluster of six eco-friendly units designed for harmonious living. Showcased at Manzar: an exhibition of 70 plus Years of Pakistani Art and Architecture, these structures honor the spirit of environmental responsibility, blending modern architectural innovation with the beauty of nature.
Dr. Yasmeen Lari receives yet another award. This time it is the Jose Rizal Heritage Award 2024 for her selfless dedication and unwavering compassion in serving humanity. The award acknowledges those who have made significant contributions to society, demonstrated exceptional character, and strived for the betterment of humanity, in line with Rizal’s ideals of education, freedom, and nation-building.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Recent photographs of the “Denso Hall Rahguzar Street” show how the greenery is blooming. This street has become a perfect example of how urban interventions on a street level can transform space so drastically. Where there was traffic, garbage and pollutants before, is a pedestrian street lined with lush greenery, providing the residents and visitors with a much needed breathing space and a community space where families, women and children can come and relax.
One can see the stark contrast between the constrained environment of the Kachi Abaadi as opposed to the ‘Mahol Dost Sabz Gali’ project space iniated by the Heriatage Founation in the PSO back street. The street that previously had vehicular traffic is now converted into a green oasis, a community space where women and children can come and breathe some fresh air and relax in a clean environment. These eco streets are a great way to provide respite and spatial justice to the communities suffering from exclusion. We at the Heritage Foundation believe that every citizen has a right to breathe fresh air and live in a clean environment. Women, children and the shop keepers are taking ownership of the space as it is partially financed by the shopkeepers, and there is a sense of community developing which was not there before.
