Which is the Oldest Gated Community of Pakistan?
So we all are just paranoid about gated communities in Pakistan. Ok, some might not, be but most are! Look at Karachi, people are just pooling in their hard-earned money just because Bahria Town spells luxury and security. So let me tell you about a gated community that spelt luxury and security to the people […]
National Curriculum Review Committee for City and Regional Planning
The first meeting of the National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC) for City and Regional Planning (CRP) Discipline was held in Nov 2016 at Lahore. It was quite a useful and productive meeting, and the outcome was a draft curriculum for CRP, which is based on the input of the committee members during the discussion, and […]
HEC, PCATP and IPP visited Sheher Saaz
Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP), Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) and Higher Education Commission (HEC) joint meeting was held on Wednesday, 21st of March at Conference Room of Sheher Saaz (Pvt) Ltd, 21 Dyal Singh Mansion 57 The Mall, Lahore. This meeting was also attended by representatives from different universities. Ms, Sadia […]
Annual General Meeting (AGM) of IPP
11 March 2017 – IPP Annual General meeting was held on March 11, 2017, at seminar Hall of University of Management and Technology Lahore. The meeting started with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Mr M. Umair. Mr Aslam Mughal opened the meeting by welcoming all the participants. He thanked Dr Fariha Tariq for […]
Role of Governance on Urban Poverty: A case of Lahore
Role of Governance on Urban Poverty: A case of Lahore Author: Khurram Faird, Chartered Town Planner at SheherSaaz.comhttps://www.academia.edu/34657375/Role_of_Governance_on_Urban_Poverty_A_case_of_Lahore INTRODUCTIONPoverty and economic development are linked historically. Over the years qualitative research on poverty is been carried out throughout the world and particularly in South Asian countries. Urban poverty somehow is not given proper attention. […]
Building Information Modeling (BIM): Autodesk Revit Workshop
Building Information Modeling (BIM): Autodesk Revit Workshop Instructor: YASIR NASEEM Architectural Engineer MSc. Architectural Engineering, Politecnico Di Milano, Italy BSc. Architectural Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore. For details please email at shehersaaz@gmail.com
Design for Pakistan: Human Centered Design Workshop
Design for Pakistan is a community of college students committed to use design to create social impact. The mission of the organization is to prepare social innovators and leaders by fostering collaboration and learn by doing. We are inspired by the Design for America community based out of Northwestern University founded in 2011.
The New Urban Agenda
On the global stage, multiple waves of diplomacy have produced a remarkable set of long-term agreements — pacts that impact cities deeply and will require bold leadership from city leaders. First came the Sustainable Development Goals, which aim to coordinate efforts around ending poverty and hunger, combating inequality and disease, and building a just and stable […]
The New Urban Agenda – HIII
ROLE OF URBAN PLANNING IN PAKISTAN FOR ACHIEVING NEW URBAN AGENDA Lahore, October 21, 2016: A technical session on understanding the “New Urban Agenda” with reference to Pakistan was organized by the Institute of Planners Pakistan (IPP) It was held at the office of Sheher Saaz (Pvt.) Limited (Architectural and Urban Planning Firm). The purpose of […]
9 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cosy Autumn
9 Ways to Prepare Your Home for a Cosy Autumn As the days get crisper and leaves start falling, it’s time to turn your home into a warm haven Amanda Pollard 6 October 2016 Sheher Saaz UK Autumn is a beautiful season, with its orange and yellow leaves and bright red berries. It’s the perfect time […]