Theory
Barefoot Social Architecture (BASA)
Explore in the Atlas →Yasmeen Lari's philosophy of low-cost, zero-carbon, self-built humanitarian architecture using bamboo, mud and lime, foregrounding community self-reliance and post-disaster recovery; allied with her Chulah cookstove and zero-carbon shelter systems.
Care Climate Labour
Details
- Introduced
- 2000s
Connections
- relates to Appropriate Technology
Referenced by
- Yasmeen Lari proposed
Sources
- RIBA Royal Gold Medal citation, Yasmeen Lari. 2023.
- Yasmeen Lari. Architecture for the People, by the People. Revolver Publishing, 2023.
- Heritage Foundation of Pakistan / Yasmeen Lari. Zero Carbon Cultural Heritage: Yasmeen Lari. Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, 2021.
Cite this entry
First published May 2026Last revised Jul 2026
CLAD. "Barefoot Social Architecture (BASA)." Atlas of Architectural Thought. CLAD, 2026. https://www.cl-ad.com.au/research/atlas/theory/barefoot-social-architecture/. Accessed July 17, 2026.