Hassan Fathy

Egyptian vernacular architect.

Overview

Hassan Fathy (1900–1989), using mud-brick and adobe, pioneered sustainable vernacular architecture in Egypt.

Core Characteristics

• Mud-brick construction.
• Climate-responsive design.
• Vernacular aesthetic.

Notable Works

• New Gourna Village (Egypt, 1948).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th-century focus.
• Residential: Villages.
• Vernacular Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Championed sustainable, low-cost architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Mud-Brick Construction (technique), Sustainability (theory), Courtyard (element), Vernacular (movement)