Fathy discusses the problems related to roof construction in rural housing in this research paper. He outlines the financial difficulties faced by the rural population in obtaining the sufficient resources to build proper roofs for their houses which were predominantly built with red brick. He then presents current research and technical data regarding efficient and cost effective methods for roof construction.
Fathy, Hassan. "A Reflective Direction In Solving The Problem Of Roofing In Rural Housing." 24 Nov. 1963. Hassan Fathy Archives. Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Geneva, Switzerland.
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