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

2. 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 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. THE JOURNEY TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE
Green KaravanGhar
THE
JOURNEY
TOWARDS
SUSTAINABLE
ARCHITECTURE

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Green KaravanGhar
CONSTRUCTION
METHODOLOGY
Timeline

14. Green KaravanGhar Green KaravanGhar
DETAILS
Room Size: 18’x10’3”
Veranda: ’0” wide
Wash: ’6”x4’6”
WC: ’6”x4’6”
Kitchen: ’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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. Green KaravanGhar
Demo Unit
at Koray, Matta

21. Green KaravanGhar
COMMUNITY VISIT
DEMO UNIT, KORAY