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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

UK based architects (Nyami Studio) spend three weeks in Pono Village to build a school for the locals, using sustainable building techniques pioneered by HF.

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.

DC South Karachi leads a tree plantation drive as part of the revitalization of Kharadar bagh being undertaken by HF with his support.

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.

Business Recorder publishes an article on a complaint letter filed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari about demolition of valuable heritage assets.

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

Tree plantation done by the community and shopkeepers of Kharadar Chowk as part of its revitalization project being undertaken by HF.

The local community members and shop keepers did a tree plantation drive at the Kharadar Chowk. The Chowk is being revitalized by the Heritage Foundation with the support of DC South Karachi and his team.

RIBA publishes a book titled “ 100 Women: Architects in Practice”, which includes Dr. Yasmeen’s Lari’s profile and works.

RIBA publishes a book titled “100 Women: Architects in Practice”, which includes Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s profile and works. This highly illustrated book provides a flagship reference for women’s contribution to architecture, offering inspiration to readers through 100 profiles.
The book can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.ribabooks.com/100-Women-Architects-in-Practice_9781859469637#

Ravensbourne University London selects Dr. Yasmeen Lari as the Creative Changemaker of 2023.

Ravensbourne University London selects Dr. Yasmeen Lari as the Creative Changemaker of 2023. They have released a short video which features Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s work on empowering communities through sustainable design practices.
The video can be accessed at the following link:
https://vimeo.com/888026578/dbc965d889?share=copy

The historic Denso Hall Building restored by the Heritage Foundation was handed over to Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Dec 15th, 2023.

The historic Denso Hall building which was restored by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan at a cost of 15 million rupees was handed over to Mayor Murtaza Wahab on Friday December 15th, 2023. The event was attended by the Heritage Foundation board members where a short handing over ceremony was held.
The key was handed over to Mayor Murtaza Wahab and a short prayer for the flourishing of the city of Karachi and the safety of its historic buildings was recited by Heritage Foundation board member Afroza Bhamani. Afterwards, the chairperson conducted the Mayor around a display, consisting of pictures of the state of the building when it was taken over by the Heritage Foundation from Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation. There was a lot of damage caused to the building on account of misuse by KWSC, and a lot of effort was required to restore it to its original condition.