Pakistanis build climate-resilient homes in aftermath of devastating floods

The video highlights the work of Yasmeen Lari, a pioneering architect in Pakistan, focusing on sustainable and community-driven construction. Lari's projects, like Pono village, use local materials to create durable shelters, addressing the urgent need for housing in flood-prone areas. Her initiatives empower local communities, especially women, by training them in construction and entrepreneurship, improving livelihoods and resilience. The video also discusses the impact of cleaner cook stoves on health and social dynamics. Lari aims to build a million homes and schools, fostering sustainable development and social change.

What was the primary reason for the need for durable shelters in Pakistan?

• Urbanization

• Political unrest

• Recent climate events

• Economic instability

What significant change did Yasmeen Lari make in her architectural approach?

• Focusing on skyscrapers

• Using more concrete and steel

• Adopting sustainable building practices

• Designing luxury homes

Which material did Yasmeen Lari find to be a game-changer for mass shelter projects?

• Lime

• Steel

• Plastic

• Concrete

How did Yasmeen Lari's projects impact local communities?

• Increased unemployment

• Job creation and poverty alleviation

• Decreased housing availability

• Higher pollution levels

What role did women play in the implementation of cleaner cook stoves?

• They were passive observers

• They were only involved in marketing

• They led the initiative and trained others

• They opposed the changes

What was one of the social changes observed due to the new cook stoves?

• Decreased safety for children

• Improved posture and confidence among women

• Higher cooking times

• Increased smoke in homes

What is Yasmeen Lari's ultimate goal for her architectural projects?

• To create a million homes in two years

• To build luxury homes

• To design more skyscrapers

• To focus solely on urban areas