gREEN KaravanGhar Low Carbon Footprint, Sustainable Architecture A Heritage Foundation Initiative for Guided Self-help

UN Recognition Award 2002 for promotion of culture and peace. Green KaravanGhar HERITAGE FOUNDATION Pakistan-based not-for-profit social & cultural entrepreneur organization established in 1980. Engaged in research, publication and conservation of Pakistan’s cultural heritage and linking livelihoods and humanitarian work with traditional methodologies. UN Recognition Award 2002 for promotion of culture and peace.

Green KaravanGhar KARAVANPAKISTAN KaravanPakistan, earlier KaravanKarachi, formed in 2000 as community and youth outreach arm of Heritage Foundation, engaged in advocacy and heritage safeguarding through volunteer effort.

And Marghazar, Lower Swat Green KaravanGhar Project Area: Matta, Upper Swat And Marghazar, Lower Swat

PHILOSOPHICAL BASIS OF Green KaravanGhar (GKG) Indigenous Solutions for Post-Disaster Communities for Low Cost Options Use of Organic, Local Materials and Improved Vernacular Techniques for Low Carbon Footprint Community Participation for Ownership/Pride Involvement of GKG Volunteers/Universities/Colleges for Change in Mindset Skill Training and Capacity Building of Local Workforce for Livelihood Opportunities Model Based on Research & Experimentation – Journey to Green KaravanGhar

THE JOURNEY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE Green KaravanGhar THE JOURNEY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE

Materials: Stone, Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof Green KaravanGhar OCTOBER, 2005: KaravanGhar Materials: Stone, wood, Lime mortar, G.I. Mesh and Galvanized Sheets for roof DECEMBER, 2005: Improved KaravanGhar Materials: Stone, Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof

2007: Bathrooms for Executive Tents 2007: Dhijji in Household Kitchens Green KaravanGhar 2007: Bathrooms for Executive Tents Materials: Dhijji in Stone and Wood, Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof 2007: Dhijji in Household Kitchens Materials: Dhijji in Stone and Wood , Mud/Lime Plaster, Galvanized Sheets for roof

2008: Laundry, Pantry and Store at HF Base Camp Green KaravanGhar 2008: Research House at HF Base Camp 2008: Laundry, Pantry and Store at HF Base Camp Materials: Dhijji in Timber and Stone Filling, Mud/Lime Plaster, Mud/Lime Roof on Timber Planks Materials: Stone Masonry & Timber Bracing, Mud/Lime Plaster, Mud/Lime Roof on Timber Planks

Green KaravanGhar 2008: Household Washrooms, Kodar, Siran Valley Materials: Dhijji Walls, Mud/Lime Roofs on Timber Planks MAY 2009: Community Kitchens, Mardan IDP Camp Materials: Use of Bamboo Structure, Matting and Mud/Lime Plaster

Green KaravanGhar July 2010: Swat Women’s Centre Experimental Unit November 2009: Winter House Materials: Bamboo Supports, Timber Plinth and Ring Beams, Timber Joists. Bamboo strips for Roof Planking with Mud/Lime Finish July 2010: Swat Women’s Centre Experimental Unit Materials: Entire Bamboo Structure and Mud/Lime Plaster on Stone Filling

Green KaravanGhar September, 2010: Green KaravanGhar Demo Unit, Marghazar, Swat Materials: Bamboo, Stone and Mud/Lime Plaster August 2010: Green KaravanGhar Experimental Unit, HF Base Camp Materials: Entire Bamboo Structure, Stone Filling, Mud/Lime Roof Finish

Green KaravanGhar CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY Timeline

Green KaravanGhar Green KaravanGhar DETAILS Room Size: 18’x10’3” Veranda: 7’0” wide Wash: 3’6”x4’6” WC: 3’6”x4’6” Kitchen: 7’0”x4’6” Total Floor Area: 310 sft Plan Green KaravanGhar Option for Swat for Rapid Construction Built in Flexibility for Areas with Varying Material Availability Section

Green KaravanGhar Foundation to be laid by community Under guidance by skilled artisans team Leveling and excavation of site to be done by community after layout by skilled artisans team

Stone Masonry in Foundation by skilled artisans team and community Green KaravanGhar Erection of Bamboo Posts for Room and Veranda by skilled artisans team Stone Masonry in Foundation by skilled artisans team and community

Green KaravanGhar Erection of bamboo beams and joists by skilled artisans team with community help Pre-fabrication of Bamboo Ring Beam and Joists provides training for Community

Green KaravanGhar Bamboo roof planking by community Completion of Dhijji filling with stone pieces. Mud brick, burnt brick pieces, material from debris can also be used for filling

Green KaravanGhar Final mud layer on walls and finished floor. Stone paving for washroom, W.C. and Kitchen Roof with PVC sheets and lime/mud finish

Green KaravanGhar Demo Unit at Koray, Matta

Green KaravanGhar COMMUNITY VISIT DEMO UNIT, KORAY