Category: Roots & Belonging

This is not a story of Lahore alone. This is the story of most cities in the world today. How we are irreversibly damaging environment, agriculture & people(other beings too) in our endless pursuits of growth/greed for material prosperity. I recommend people to this listen to talk to understand in full circle how modern real…

What is the main premise behind Chapter 3 of Vandana’s book? In Chapter 3 of Vandana’s book titled Terra Viva, Vandana mainly talks about the forces of destruction which harm the Earth, soil and pose a threat to biodiversity versus the forces of creation which restore the earth, soil and recreate and publicise ideas such…

What is the main premise behind Chapter 2 of Vandana’s book? In Chapter 2 of Vandana’s book, Vandana dwells deeper into how she stepped away from academic physics and began to walk the path of environmental activism entirely. She explains how she was heartbroken and unsatisfied by the current situation of the Himalyas, due to…

Vandana Shiva is woman who has inspired millions of people throughout the world through various of her books. Among these books, there a book called Terra Viva. It’s first chapter primarily focuses on how rural communities–despite being disconnected and unaware of modern technology or technological advancements–still possess more knowledge of the environment and its’ requirements…

In a country where cement has become shorthand for progress, a quiet movement is turning the conversation back to earth. Across Pakistan, architects, builders, and everyday homeowners are rediscovering indigenous materials not as relics of the past, but as tools for survival, resilience, and cultural continuity. For decades, modern housing in Pakistan followed a predictable…

Sustainability isn’t only affected solely by the negative impact fossil fuels, urbanization and degradation of land may have on the environment–it also extend to people. What I mean when I say this is that a thriving eco-conscious community driven by mentally and physically fit individuals is the only way to achieve and foster true environmental…

What do we lose in this rush to develop? Rapid Urbanization is basically the extreme growth of cities due to rural migration. This not only pressurises growth, but poses a great threat to cultural heritage and preservation. This can compared to a balloon. The more it grows as you blow air into it, the higher…

 Mud Houses. They may seem small, unconventional and dirty, however they are the secret and the stepping stone to environmental peace ,stability and sustainability. These Mud Houses are built from natural materials such as bamboo, clay, mud itself or even lime paper in some cases. These houses aren’t used in order to benefit the environment…

Every morning I wake up to the sound of drilling. Some new plaza, some new walls,  some new things I’ll never walk into. Lahore is a city that seems like it’s always under construction. Whether it’s building a new road, tearing down a plaza or even replacing a whole ecosystem, are we really building something that’s…

There are several ways to build with mud, or earth as you call it. What is more common in Pakistan are either burnt red bricks, which are most common, or kachi or unburnt clay bricks that we see in villages and rural areas. While red kiln bricks are attributed to environmental pollution, the kachi brick…