Architecture for the Poor: An Experiment in Rural Egypt
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Book Overview Architecture for the Poor describes Hassan Fathy's plan for building the village of New Gourna, near Luxor, Egypt, without the use of mor...
Architecture for the Poor describes Hassan Fathy's plan for building the village of New Gourna, near Luxor, Egypt, without the use of more modern and expensive materials such as steel and concrete. Using mud bricks, the native technique that Fathy learned in Nubia, and such traditional Egyptian architectural designs as enclosed courtyards and vaulted roofing, Fathy worked with the villagers to tailor his designs to their needs. He taught them how to work with the bricks, supervised the erection of the buildings, and encouraged the revival of such ancient crafts as claustra (lattice designs in the mudwork) to adorn the buildings.
Book Details Format: Paperback | Pages: 366 | Language: English | Publisher: UNIV OF CHICAGO PR | ISBN: 0226239160
FormatPaperback
Pages366
LanguageEnglish
ISBN0226239160
EAN9780226239163
PublisherUNIV OF CHICAGO PR
Publication Date1970-01-01
Edition2
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeQUALITY PAPERBACK BOOKS
Weight0.97 Pounds
Length9.1 Inches
Width5.43 Inches
Height0.8 Inches
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