Lahore, June 21, 2022 (PPI-OT):The team from the School of Architecture, the University of Lahore, successfully completed the first phase of making the Bamboo Log and Pakistani Lime Chullah at Granary Square, London. Ms. Yasmeen Lari (the first Pakistani female architect) oversaw the whole process to disseminate the importance of Zero-Carbon Architecture. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of “Gender Equality – SDG 5,” “Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – SDG 9,” “Sustainable Cities and Communities – SDG 11,” and “Climate Action – SDG 13” were also highlighted during the structure-making process.
The chairperson of the British Council, the Director of the International Network for Traditional Buildings and Urbanism (INTBAU), scholars from the Agha Khan University in London, and a number of prominent architects and artists from around the world praised the team’s efforts.
Additionally, the Pakistan High Commission in the UK hosted a reception for the team to appreciate their efforts in the areas of sustainability and women’s empowerment. The team will construct similar structures in various locations throughout the world in order to provide sustainable shelters and minimize carbon emissions.
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