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Mr. Naheem Shah visited the National Museum of Qatar from 23rd to 27th October.

Mr. Naheem Husain Shah, Project Manager of the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan visited the National Museum of Qatar from 23rd to 27th October. During his stay he met with the museum officials to discuss the construction of zero carbon bamboo structures to be installed in the Museum courtyard as part of the Pakistan Exhibition to be held in 2024. He also discussed the construction of a permanent installation of 6 log structures designed by Dr. Yasmeen Lari in Doha, Qatar. The discussion focused on the use of local materials, skills and different types of structures using zero carbon materials.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari, a champion of sustainabale architecture, elected an honorary fellow of Jesus College

Dr. Yasmeen Lari, the first female architect in Pakistan and a champion of sustainable architecture, elected an honorary fellow of Jesus College.

The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/acclaimed-architect-elected-honorary-fellow

Salon Del Mobile, Milano published Dr Yasmeen Lari’s letter in their design stories.

Salon Del Mobile, Milano published Dr Yasmeen Lari’s letter in their design stories. Dr. Lari in this letter talks about how her work is focused on displaced populations, suffering from extreme poverty.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.salonemilano.it/en/articles/letter-2-yasmeen-lari

Arch Daily published an article about Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview with Louisiana Channel.

Arch Daily published an article about Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s interview with Lousiana Channel. The article talks about her emphasis on the need to rethink the architecture industry to address social disparities and resource deficiencies.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.archdaily.com/1008201/we-have-to-change-the-whole-definition-of-the-architect-in-conversation-with-yasmeen-lari

INTBAU features a summary article on the Climate Volunteer Workshop held in Pono Village, Sindh from 15th -25th September 2023.

INTBAU features a summary article on the Climate Volunteer Program in Pakistan. The Heritage Foundation of Pakistan and INTBAU hosted a group of international and Pakistani volunteers in Pono Village, Sindh Pakistan from 15th to 25th of September, 2023.
The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.intbau.org/climate-volunteer-programme-in-pakistan/

Dr. Yasmeen Lari gave keynote address at Radical Repair at the Milan Triennale on Thursday September 28.

In a program organized by The World Around and Fondation Cariter pour l’art contemporain, in collaboration with Triennale Milano this September, Dr Yasmeen Lari gave a keynote address reflecting on the notion of Radical Repair. Her presentation on this topic advocated for social activists and eco champions to fashion humanistic, inclusive environments driven by ecological considerations.

The live presentation and original article can be accessed at the following links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SraIn6yeZpQ
https://triennale.org/en/magazine/architecture-radical-repair-yasmeen-lari

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

Dr. Yasmeen Lari to be part of the lecture series titled “Architecture Speaks”, arranged by the Museum of Finnish Architecture. The lecture series is curated by
Jenni Reuter from Aalto University. Dr Yasmeen Lari will be speaking on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 1.15–2.30 pm (UTC+2).
Dr. Yasmeen Lari’s individual pages, Event & Registration Form can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.mfa.fi/en/events/architecture-speaks-yasmeen-lari/

Dr Yasmeen Lari addressed as a keynote speaker at the conference titled “The Future of Tech”, held in Seattle.

Dr Yasmeen Lari addressed as a keynote speaker at the conference titled “The Future of Tech” held in Seattle from October 9 to October 14, 2023. Her keynote speech was titled, “Lessons From Global South-Community Engagement For Decolonization and De-carbonization Of The Built Environment.”

Dezeen Magazine publishes an article about Dr. Yasmeen Lari getting the RIBA Royal Gold Medal award.

Dezeen Magazine publishes an article about Dr. Yasmeen Lari getting the RIBA Royal Gold Medal award. She says that by bestowing this great honor on her work in a brave move, RIBA has sent a powerful message that architects do not any longer need to vie for the attention of the privileged and the wealthy, but equally be ready to serve humanity.

The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://www.dezeen.com/2023/10/11/riba-royal-gold-medal-yasmeen-lari-radical-repair-world-around/

The Metropolis Magazine publishes an article on Dr Yasmeen Lari: Starchitect Turned Climate Activist.

The Metropolis Magazine publishes an article on Dr Yasmeen Lari: Starchitect Turned Climate Activist. The article talks about her Architecture for the Future and celebrates her extraordinary work, featuring the world’s largest zero-carbon, do it yourself design movement in Pakistan.

The original article can be accessed at the following link:
https://metropolismag.com/profiles/yasmeen-lari-starchitect-turned-climate-activist/