The Heritage Foundation raises the flag for Karachi’s endangered heritage: Registered historic buildings in decay, facing demolition for profit.
The Heritage Foundation, with the support of DC South Karachi Altaf Sario and his team, has taken up the transformation of Kharadar Chowk into an eco-street as part of its Meri Gali Mera Shehr initiative. The transformation includes reclaiming land encroached by the local mosque, restoration of an old police chowki, plantation of trees, putting terra cotta pavers to absorb rain water and avoid flooding, among other things. The local community members and shopkeepers are fully supporting the Heritage Foundation in its efforts.
Transfer of Barefoot Social Architecture model to Malawi, Southeast Africa is being undertaken by the Heritage Foundation with on ground support of Ms. Safeeyah Moosa, CEO Spiritual Chords. Funding for this project is being done by the Re: arc Institute.
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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/
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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
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