An inspiring moment as the RIZQ team visits Dr. Yasmeen Lari at the HF Office, exchanging ideas and insights on sustainable architecture.

An inspiring moment as the RIZQ team visits Dr. Yasmeen Lari at the Heritage Foundation Office, exchanging ideas and insights on sustainable architecture. The team members include: Mr. Callum McKenzie (Co-founder & Managing Director, YUNUS Thailand), Mr. Qasim (CEO, Rizq), Mr. Musa Aamir (Co-Founder, Rizq), Mr. Huzaifa Ahmed (Co-Founder, Rizq), Mr. Abid (Coordinator, Karachi). The organization has also pledged to build 100 sustainable homes in Sindh, using sustainable methods pioneered by Dr. Yasmeen Lari. 

posted 25w ago

Dr. Yasmeen Lari at the concluding session of the Winter School conducted by BRAC University in Dhaka, as part of their ArchWeek.

An inspiring conclusion to the Winter School at BRAC University, as Dr. Yasmeen Lari shares her ground breaking insights on sustainable architecture and heritage conservation. Her vision continues to shape a greener, more resilient future.

posted 26w ago

Dr. Yasmeen Lari to be a speaker at the Angan Lecuture Series in Dhaka from December 22 to 25. She is being hosted by BRAC University.

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Yasmeen Lari, renowned architect and humanitarian, will be a speaker at the Angan Lecture Series in Dhaka from December 22 to 25. Additionally, she will be conducting an exclusive Winter School for BRAC University students, sharing her groundbreaking work on sustainable architecture and community development. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the most influential figures in the field!

posted 27w ago

Dr. Yasmeen Lari conducted a master class via zoom for schools of architecture & young architects in Angola at the invitation IIA and UIA.

Dr. Yasmeen Lari conducted a 75 minutes master class via zoom at invitation of Institute of Architects Angola and UIA representative Vity Claude for schools of architecture and young architects in Angola. After a 40 minute lecture there was a stream of questions by students led by Gretty and Csmillo. A lot of discussion took place about the value of drawing from Heritage, the urgent need to expand architectural practice to include current realities of climate change, rise in poverty level and increasing disparities, lowering the carbon footprint and SDGs, urban degradation and finding ways to slow down rural urban migration. The title was: “Save the Planet, Save Humanity: Decarbonize, Decolonize, Democratize Architecture and Urban Design- Empowering the Next Generation on Participatory Urban Design”.

posted 27w ago

HF empowering communities with sustainable bamboo mosques. 25 eco-friendly masjids for Mirpur Khas, each serving 4 villages.

The Heritage Foundation is empowering communities through sustainable design. Presenting the bamboo masjid concept for Mirpur Khas district. A generous donor plans to construct 25 mosques, each serving 4 villages, fostering unity, worship and eco-friendly architecture.

posted 28w ago