Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore Extension
Lahore Development UpdatesAllama Iqbal International Airport Lahore extension Project to start in March 2017.The Project will be constructed in 2 Phases.Phase 1 completion time: 18 MonthsThe Annual handling capacity will be increased from 4.5 million to 25 million passengers.The total gross area of extension: 325 000 square meters.There will be 31 Boarding bridges.A new underground […]
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 […]
Habitat III: The New Urban Agenda
The New Urban Agenda This century will see a substantial majority of the world’s population living in urban centers. The Habitat III Conference therefore has, as its mission, the adoption of a New Urban Agenda—an action-oriented document which will set global standards of achievement in sustainable urban development, rethinking the way we build, manage, and […]
UK Planning News
Planning News Javid promises housing White Paper with “significant” new planning measures by year end Communities Secretary acknowledges the administration’s poor track record for delivering new homes and promises significant new measures to speed up the supply of new housing… Chancellor Hammond stresses government backing for infrastructure body Speaking at the Conservative Party Conference Hammond […]
The future of the Built Environment in Southwark
SheherSaaz Present: Southwark Breakfast Seminar with Cllr Mark Williams The future of the Built Environment in Southwark The Built Environment in Southwark: What’s next for the Borough? Tuesday 18th October 2016, 8am – 10am Garry Weston Library, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, SE1 9DA Sheher Saaz Chartered Town Planners, Snapdragon Consulting and Rolfe Judd are delighted to invite […]
Sheher Saaz and Independence Day Celebrations
Sheher Saaz and its team celebrated Independence Day of Pakistan at its Lahore office. All the team members were very enthusiastic and thrilled about importance of this day and eager to strive for the better future of their country. 14th August the day of Pakistan is a common day for other nations, but this is […]
Stakeholder Consultations for the Visioning of NEC in Punjab
A team from the Urban Unit with Frost and Sullivan the new city planning consultant conducted a Consultative Session with Academia as a Stakeholder through School of Architecture and Planning Seminar Platform on the project planning component: “Stakeholder Consultations” for the visioning of New Economic City in Punjab, led by the consultant firm as part […]
Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities Sheher Saaz (Pvt) Ltd, established in 1997 is a chartered architecture and urban planning consultancy firm with offices in Lahore, London and Jhelum. Sheher Saaz with diverse experience in local and international market offer specialized services in architecture, urban planning, community development and environmental management. Pakistan since its creation has gone through […]
A Cultural Evening and Mehfil-e-Saif-al-Malook at Jhelum
A “Cultural Evening & Mehfil-e-Saif-al-Malook” on On 5th of June 2016 at Jhelum. Sheher Saaz & Mian Muhammad Bukhsh Trust MMBT organize a Saif-ul-Malook conference every year, in Lahore, Jhelum, and/or London. Trust is dedicated to promote the Punjabi language and develop a resource center about the life of legendary Sufi Poet, Mian Muhammad Bukhsh. […]
Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) and Challenges for Pakistan
In the post SDG scenario, the world’s development direction is much steered towards sustainable development and sustainability. Cities are major contributors to the achievement of sustainable development besides currently being blamed for global environmental concerns. Cities consume the energy of various forms which is mainly coming from non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels. Renewable sources, […]
Affordable Housing Dialogue
A house for one’s family is one of the basic needs of the present time and millions of Pakistanis are yet struggling to put their name to their own house, something that remains a dream which will never become a reality in their lifetime. Pakistan’s population is increasing at a rate of 2.1% annually the […]
Masdar/MIT solar cell makes a grab for a world record with 35% efficiency and lower cost
A joint effort between MIT and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology may have cracked the code on one of the biggest challenges in moving forward with solar technology. As the cost of solar power technology drops, meeting and even dipping below the price of fossil fuel energy, researchers continue to look for ways to […]
Mini Holland Commonplaces
Mini Holland Commonplaces Waltham Forest Council was awarded £27 million by Transport for London for the Mini-Holland Programme. The program will transform the borough, making it more cycle-friendly, and encourage more people to take up cycling and walking. Amy Priestley from the Waltham Forest Mini Holland team talks about her experience with the programme, and […]
Mere Makan Main Dukan
After the deadly floods and earthquakes, more than two third Pakistanis were in urgent need of assistance. Homelessness are continuing threats to the victims of these disasters. The scope of destruction is so wide that instead of huge international donations and governmental efforts for relief and reconstruction, the situation is not healing effectively and […]
Making Cities Prosperous
SheherSaaz is a multidisciplinary consultancy firm with offices in Pakistan and overseas. Sheher Saaz is providing architecture, planning, and engineering services to its vast number of clients worldwide. Sheher Saaz has organized series of walks, talks, seminars and conferences in the past on various urban and social issues. In continuation of past activities, Sheher Saaz […]
World Town Planning Day
“World Town Planning Day”, was founded in 1949 by the late Professor Carlos Maria Della Paolera of the University of Buenos Aires, a graduate at the Institut d’urbanisme in Paris, to advance public and professional interest in planning. It is celebrated in more than 30 countries on four continents each November 8th. It is a special day to recognize and […]
How Smart City Barcelona Brought the Internet of Things to Life
Cities around the world are beginning to understand the huge potential of the Internet of Things (IoT). In Barcelona, those possibilities have started to become the reality. Starting in 2012, the city deployed responsive technologies across urban systems including public transit, parking, street lighting, and waste management. These innovations yielded significant cost savings, improved the […]
Affordable Housing Dialogue Recap
On the 6th of May 2016, Sheher Saaz (Pvt) Ltd organized a dialogue on affordable housing at its office on Mall Road Lahore. Sheher Saaz is a multidisciplinary architecture, planning, and engineering design consultancy firm working since 1998. Sheher Saaz with offices in London, Toronto, Lahore, and Jhelum has extensively worked on physical, social, economic, and […]
The Monastery of St. Simon the Tanner
The Monastery of St. Simon (Simeon) the Tannerby LaraIskander Saint Simon the Tanner (St. Sama’an, in Arabic) lived towards the end of the tenth century when Egypt was ruled by the Fatimid Caliph, Al- Muizz and Anba Abram was the Coptic Pope. At the time, the Copts (Christians) in Egypt were engaged in handicrafts. St […]
Net Zero Energy Buildings and Challenges for Pakistan Recap
A lecture was organized on the 20th of May 2016 at Sheher Saaz Lahore office on “Net Zero Energy Buildings and challenges for Pakistan”, in which Mr. Waseem Shahid Malik an expert on renewable energy gave his presentation on the subject. Ms. Huma Beg also gave a presentation on green architecture and showed her her […]
Institute of Planners Pakistan
Dear Fellow EC Member/Planner, Greetings.. IPP’s Executive Council meeting has been scheduled on May 15, 2015 (5:30 PM Sharp) at Planner Khurram Farid’s Office “Shehersaz, 21 Diyaal Singh Mansion, The Mall, Lahore”. Participation is highly encouraged and kindly knowledge receipt of this invitation as well as your availability. The agenda of the meeting shall be […]
