Industrialization in the field of construction has led to significant changes in building methods and their various applications worldwide. The growing friction and overlap have resulted in sudden changes, creating environmental and societal imbalances and increasing economic injustices in terms of number and type. The most affected are those who are compelled by their needs to consume industrially produced goods. The result is cultural, psychological, ethical, and material destruction. “Look under your feet and build” A creative, simple idea by Hassan Fathy. Fathy Bey1 remains a profoundly important figure, partly because of the way in which his work mirrors the complexity of those cultural and traditional changes that have taken place during the second half of the twentieth century. The originality of Hassan Fathy's thoughts and works is considered a heritage as well, and today's architects still have a lot to learn from the lessons of Hassan Bey. Fathy’s unique philosophy towards architectural movements such as postmodernism, community architecture, eco-architecture, and his passion for earth building are what shape his architecture. His theory has multiple aspects: an economical aspect, a philosophical aspect, and the return to Arabic identification. Fathy's theory also revolves around building technology compatibility. In essence, what did he mean by compatible technology? How has Hassan Fathy's emphasis on technology compatibility influenced sustainable design movements? In this paper, my objective is to emphasize the importance of Hassan Fathy's approach in relation to sustainable design movements and the future needs of communities. Also, highlight the significance of his work and situate it within a broader perspective to showcase how his ideas align with the long-term goals of creating sustainable and resilient communities.

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The Barefoot Architect (Hassan Fathy’s Vernacular Architecture)

  • Zakeia A. Benmoussa

摘要

Industrialization in the field of construction has led to significant changes in building methods and their various applications worldwide. The growing friction and overlap have resulted in sudden changes, creating environmental and societal imbalances and increasing economic injustices in terms of number and type. The most affected are those who are compelled by their needs to consume industrially produced goods. The result is cultural, psychological, ethical, and material destruction. “Look under your feet and build” A creative, simple idea by Hassan Fathy. Fathy Bey1 remains a profoundly important figure, partly because of the way in which his work mirrors the complexity of those cultural and traditional changes that have taken place during the second half of the twentieth century. The originality of Hassan Fathy's thoughts and works is considered a heritage as well, and today's architects still have a lot to learn from the lessons of Hassan Bey. Fathy’s unique philosophy towards architectural movements such as postmodernism, community architecture, eco-architecture, and his passion for earth building are what shape his architecture. His theory has multiple aspects: an economical aspect, a philosophical aspect, and the return to Arabic identification. Fathy's theory also revolves around building technology compatibility. In essence, what did he mean by compatible technology? How has Hassan Fathy's emphasis on technology compatibility influenced sustainable design movements? In this paper, my objective is to emphasize the importance of Hassan Fathy's approach in relation to sustainable design movements and the future needs of communities. Also, highlight the significance of his work and situate it within a broader perspective to showcase how his ideas align with the long-term goals of creating sustainable and resilient communities.