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Hassan Fathy’s influence evident
The article highlights the importance of revitalizing the Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy's heritage, who combined environmental architecture with Egyptian traditions using local materials such as mud bricks. The newspaper "Financial Times" regarded him as a source of inspiration for the future of sustainable architecture amidst climate change and loss of identity. Despite worldwide appreciation for his work, Fathy's architectural legacy suffers from neglect and destruction in Egypt, where mud bricks are seen as a symbol of backwardness and modern materials like concrete are preferred, leading to increased urban demolition of his projects. The article emphasizes the need to adopt his philosophy of construction to achieve sustainable and eco-friendly cities, but the Egyptian society lacks recognition of the importance of his heritage, amidst a absence of ongoing support and appreciation.
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