According to IAP press release issued to ARCHI TIMES stated that the Institute of Architects Pakistan (IAP) and the National Energy Efficiency & Conservation Authority (NEECA) on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening the integration of energy efficiency and sustainable design practices within Pakistan’s built environment.
The agreement was signed at the NEECA Head Office in Islamabad by Ar. Fawad Suhail Abbasi, President of IAP, and Dr. Sardar Mohazzam, Managing Director of NEECA. Under the five-year agreement, both organizations will collaborate to promote the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC-2o23) through professional training, awareness programmes, and capacity-building initiatives. The partnership also envisions the development of joint training manuals, organisation of national seminars and workshops, integration of ECBC principles into architectural education, and advocacy for the use of energy-efficient materials and construction practices.Speaking on the occasion, representatives of both institutions termed the MoU a major step toward aligning Pakistan’s architectural profession with national energy conservation goals and international sustainability standards. An IAP delegation, led by President Ar. Fawad Suhail Abbasi, attended the signing ceremony.
The delegation included Chairperson IAP Rawalpindi—Islamabad Chapter Ar. Rweeda Himayat, Vice Chairperson Ar. Nimra Qazi, Executive Committee members Ar. Bushra Khan, Ar. Naveed Baloch, and Ar. Sinan Ahmed, along with Past President IAP & ARCASIA Ar. Jahangir Khan Sherpao, Past Vice Presidents Ar. Dr. Samra Mohsin Khan and Ar. Kabeer Malik, Past Vice Chairperson Ar. Shazia Qureshi, Chief Operating Officer Farhan Siddiqui, and Media & Publication Officer Taimur Humayun.The ceremony concluded with both IAP and NEECA reaffirming their commitment to promoting sustainable, energy-efficient, and climate-responsive architectural practices, contributing to a more resilient future for Pakistan’s construction sector.
