Topic: eNews

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On January 3rd, 2021, the first sample of Boulder has been installed at Denso Hall Rahguzar. The boulders are being carved out of Makli Stone at Zero Carbon Cultural Centre (ZC3).

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On January 2nd, 2021, KMC’s anti-encroachment team began the work on site. The team has removed the tiled floor of the make-shift Masjid that spills over the street. Some steps of shops that were encroaching the footpath have also been removed. The removal is being done to make the footpath more walkable as well as to make the pavement installation process easier.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On 31st December 2020, HF finished laying out the first segment of terracotta pavement at Denso Hall - the first segment of the Red Trail that will connect the historic Denso Hall with Kharadar Chowk and the Custom House.

The radial pavement design centralizes around the 12” dia natural ceramic plaques carrying heritage images that are specially fabricated to dot the trail with reminders of Karachi’s glorious past. The tiles are hand-made in Makli by HF’s Barefoot Entrepreneur women.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On  December 29th, the facade of Denso Hall Library is being cleaned by HF using our Herbal Reetha Soap Mix. Additionally, a special mud lime plaster is being prepared to plaster the trenches on Mariott Road.

Denso Hall Rahguzar

On December 29th, 2020, the first segment of the terracotta cobble pavement on Marriot road was completed. The wiring work which started on 28th of December has moved to the next stage. K.E has started connecting wires to the recently installed pole. PTCL has shifted its booth connection to a new designated space.

Furthermore, the trenches on site that were previously lined by HF with bamboo panels have been plastered with mud lime plaster.

Denso Hall Rahguzar - Tile Work, K.E and PTCL

On  December 28th, 2020 the underground wiring work for Denso Hall Rahguzar has started. Karachi Electric (K.E) has installed their required electrical post and PTCL (Telecommunications company) is in the process of taking the wires underground.

Furthermore, the trenches on site that were previously lined by HF with bamboo panels have been plastered with mud lime plaster.

Denso Hall Rahguzar - Tile Work Commences

On December 24th, 2020, HF has started the laying of terracotta cobbles at the Denso Hall Rahguzar - the first segment of the Red Trail that will connect the historic Denso Hall with Kharadar Chowk and the Custom House.

The radial pavement design centralizes around the 12” dia natural ceramic plaques carrying heritage images that are specially fabricated to dot the trail with reminders of Karachi’s glorious past.

The tiles are hand-made in Makli by HF’s Barefoot Entrepreneur women.

Imtiaz Naqavi Foundation - 3 LOG Homes in Mirpur Khas

By December 1st, 2020, Imtiaz Naqvi Foundation successfully built and funded 3 LOG Shelters in Mirpur Khas, using our Youtube tutorials, online resources (and guidance from our project manager Mr. Naheem Shah).

Mirpur Khas is greatly affected by reoccurring flooding, resulting in loss of life and damage to personal properties, which leaves the villagers in a vulnerable state. On top of that, the cost of reconstruction of a house is unbearable for the affected ones.

LariOcta Green (LOG) has been designed as a flood-proof shelter. Using the quick assembly of prefab panels designed by the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, Imtiaz Naqvi Foundation has managed to make each unit for Rs. 20,000.

Zero Carbon Channel - Video Tutorials Trial Launch

On December 1st, 2020 HF released 12 video training tutorials on the Zero Carbon Channel on YouTube. The tutorials are the result of HF’s response to continue the training programs remotely and make the zero-carbon construction material available globally. The videos are carried out in collaboration with Spiritual Chords, Electroneum, Prince Clause Fund, and ALIPH. The videos on the following modules have been released on a trial basis.

0. Architect Yasmeen Lari’s Intro: Saste aur Mazboot Ghar Sab ke liye

1. Slaked Lime Preparation Method

2. Earth Preparation

3. Slaked Lime Preparation

4. Earth Brick Making

5. Lime Earth Brick Making

6. Lime Concrete Preparation

7. Prefab Panels

8. LOG Room

9. Karavan Toilet

10. Pakistan Chulah

11. Chaura roof for LOG and Karavan Toilet

12. Green panels for Thatched Roof

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJZ-Lf8mhK2qM2IcjE2jtHw/videos

Barefoot Entrepreneurs - Kashi Tiles

On November 19th, 2020, the barefoot entrepreneurs in Makli are making Kashi tiles and will be selling them for about Rs. 10-20 max, with 10 women predicted to make Rs. 7,000 to 8,000 per month.