Topic: eNews

Dr Yasmeen Lari was invited to deliver Kinoshita Lecture in Architecture 2026 by Chinese University of Hong Kong.

We are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable Kinoshita Lecture in Architecture 2026, 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, delivered by the extraordinary Dr. Yasmeen Lari.

Her work on building resilient, zero-carbon architecture and empowering marginalised communities, especially local women, brings us new thinking and inspiration for our shared future. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Yasmeen Lari for her generosity in sharing her profound insights and commitment to humanitarian work, spatial justice, and sustainability.

A huge thank you to Mr. James H. Kinoshita for the generous support of the prestigious Kinoshita Lecture Series.

A video of complete lecture of Dr Lari can be viewed at the following:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DdP-yvIFfyI

Dr Yasmeen Lari wins 2025 achievement award at 7th Lisbon Architectural Triennale

In response to the catastrophic floods that struck Pakistan in 2022, Yasmeen Lari pledged to help build over one million houses, guided by her “four zeros” philosophy: zero carbon, zero waste, zero donors, and zero poverty. Achieving this goal without relying on donors, philanthropy, or external financial aid makes Lari's later career truly unique.

Yasmeen Lari will be present at the opening days of the Triennale 2025 (02 to 04 October), where she will deliver a public lecture and receive the Lisbon Triennale Millennium bcp Awards trophy, designed by Álvaro Siza and crafted from waste marble sourced in Estremoz, Portugal.

Article featuring Dr Yasmeen Lari can be viewed at the following:

https://www.trienaldelisboa.com/news/d/news_37fdb785-2d06-11f0-a872-bc24114270fc

https://c3globe.com/the-7th-lisbon-architecture-triennale/

Dr Yasmeen Lari was invited to deliver a lecture at Oslo Urban Week in Grønland, Oslo, Norway

Oslo Urban Week 2025, the urban development workshop (15-17 September 2025) held at Grønland and Vaterland, a neighborhood that reflects the theme: Heart of the City.

❝Yasmeen Lari reminds us of what architecture and urban development are all about, namely creating good cities for more people, says Mansoor Hussain, head of the program committee for Oslo Urban Week.❞

Article featuring Dr Yasmeen Lari can be viewed at the following:

https://oslourbanweek.no/aktuelt/et-ikon-til-oslo-urban-week

Japanese television team visited Pono Colony to observe Dr Yasmeen Lari’s flood resilient construction techniques.

Japanese national television NHK World visited village Pono Colony to observe Dr Yasmeen Lari’s zero carbon construction techniques adopted for the rehabilitation of flood affected communities in Sindh.

Featured video can be viewed at the following:

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20250929194354968/

The Architectural Review featured three zero carbon streets designed by Dr Yasmeen Lari in Karachi, Pakistan

September 2025 issue of Architectural Review Magazine titled: Forests, featured 3 eco friendly, zero carbon streets project designed and executed by Heritage Foundation of Pakistan under the leadership of CEO, Dr Yasmeen Lari and in collaboration with local communities.

Featured article can be read at the following:

https://www.architectural-review.com/essays/letters-from-the-editor/ar-september-2025-forest

Dwell magazine featured Dr Yasmeen Lari’s LOG Homes as 25 most important homes of past 25 years.

Dwell magazine featured Dr Yasmeen Lari’s Lari OctaGreen (LOG) homes, designed for flood affected communities as 25 most important homes of past 25 years.

Featured article can be read at the following:

https://www.dwell.com/article/25-most-important-homes-of-the-past-25-years-7ae273c1

The Arab News interviewed Makli’s mendicant community transformed by Dr Yasmeen Lari into productive members of society.

Until a few years ago, Noor used to be among dozens of women beggars at the cemetery located near the city of Thatta in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province. In 2018, celebrated Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari decided to help beggarwomen earn a dignified living and launched a program to teach them how to make kashi tiles, one of the oldest handicrafts in Sindh.
Arab News full article can be read at the following link: https://arab.news/j4z24
A video about the same can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/rfiLFy9FWW8

Business Recorder published an article by Dr Yasmeen Lari on how street forest can prevent encroachers from usurping urban spaces.

The dilapidated structure, located on Paria Street near Wazir Mansion and the historic Kharadar Chowk, was part of the Old Town Heritage Trail. The project involved designing a terracotta paved entry court, a terracotta pathway, and a zero carbon bamboo garden pavilion. However, the community felt helpless and encroached on the chowki. Despite a written undertaking, the qabza group did not remove the illegal basement structure and paid only partly for the restoration. The project was completed using the Foundation’s reserves and funds raised from well-wishers.
Dr Yasmeen Lari’s full article can be read at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40308205/street-forests-can-prevent-encroachers-from-usurping-karachis-urban-spaces

Business Recorder published an article by Dr Yasmeen Lari on how to prevent heat island and urban flooding in Karachi.

Dr Yasmeen Lari designed and proposed a 13-segment trail from Denso Hall to Custom House, each segment named after prominent historic buildings. The trail aimed to decarbonize and green Karachi, mitigating climate change impact. However, state funding was limited, yet the project was initiated in January 2020 and first segment was completed in 2021. The project is aimed to restore Karachi’s unique heritage by converting a congested street into a pedestrian enclave. Dr Yasmeen Lari’s full article can be read at the following link:
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40307088/should-we-not-prevent-heat-islands-and-flooding-in-karachi

The Heritage Foundation takes up the rehabilitation of katchi abaadi behind PSO House into a sustainable, eco-friendly community hub.

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.