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Guy Says African Architecture Isn't Showcased Compared To European And Asian, Posts 44 Of Its Gorgeous Examples Nigeria Architecture, Nigerian Architecture, Pretty Architecture, African Architecture, African House, Stone City, Cradle Of Civilization, Afrique Art, Genius Loci
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Guy Says African Architecture Isn't Showcased Compared To European And Asian, Posts 44 Of Its Gorgeous Examples

The glories of African architecture are often shamefully overlooked. Sadly, this is a symptom of a larger problem overall, where the rich diversity and culture of the African continent is largely glossed over in international media. Most reporting from the continent focuses only on issues that reinforce negative stereotypes – those of poverty, disease and war.

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This is from a collection of vernacular architecture across Africa. Vernacular architecture evolves over time reflecting the characteristics of the local environment, climate, culture, natural materials, technology and the experience of centuries of community building. More at www.naturalhomes.org/african-vernacular.htm African Home Design, Earthship Design, African Hut, Cement House, Organic Building, Architecture 101, Earth Bag Homes, Earth Bag, African Home
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African Vernacular Architecture

This is from a collection of vernacular architecture across Africa. Vernacular architecture evolves over time reflecting the characteristics of the local environment, climate, culture, natural materials, technology and the experience of centuries of community building. More at www.naturalhomes.org/african-vernacular.htm

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🌾 Africa boasts a rich array of local building materials, from rammed earth to bamboo. These gorgeous bioclimatic architectural designs leverage these materials to create stunning, sustainable designs that embrace our unique culture and environment. From@African Architecture[Fb] "#BioclimaticArchitecture #SustainableDesign #GreenBuilding #TropicalArchitecture #AfricanArchitecture #EcoFriendlyHomes #SustainableAfrica #Tanzania #AfricanSustainableArchitecture" African Architecture Design, Malian Architecture, East African Architecture, Tanzania Architecture, African Architecture Modern, Ghana Architecture, West African Architecture, Rammed Earth Architecture, Nigerian Architecture
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African Architecture Design

🌾 Africa boasts a rich array of local building materials, from rammed earth to bamboo. These gorgeous bioclimatic architectural designs leverage these materials to create stunning, sustainable designs that embrace our unique culture and environment. From@African Architecture[Fb] "#BioclimaticArchitecture #SustainableDesign #GreenBuilding #TropicalArchitecture #AfricanArchitecture #EcoFriendlyHomes #SustainableAfrica #Tanzania #AfricanSustainableArchitecture"

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Hassan Fathy, Modernist Architects, Vernacular Architecture, Western Aesthetic, Organic Architecture, Traditional Architecture, Sustainable Architecture, Islamic Architecture, Futuristic Architecture
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The first book on the philosophy and work of Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy

This first dedicated and cohesive book on Egyptian architect Hassan Fathy (1900-89) compiles an exhaustive amount of diverse material on the modernist architect known for his work developing traditional Arab architecture alongside principles of modernism. The substantial volume combines previously unpublished drawings, personal anecdotes, interviews and photography unfolding the story of his philosophy and work.

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The homogeneity of black & white & a concentration on texture. The Butabu shots of African vernacular architecture by photographer, James Morris, UK. See Blogroll. | Decanted Mud House, Afrique Art, Vernacular Architecture, Organic Architecture, Zaha Hadid, Traditional Architecture, Ancient Architecture, Historical Architecture, Architectural Inspiration
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The homogeneity of black & white & a concentration on texture. The Butabu shots of African vernacular architecture by photographer, James Morris, UK. See Blogroll.

Photographs are from James Morris’ monograph: Butabu, about sub-Sahara African architecture. It was published by Princeton Architectural Press, 2003 & Electra, 2004. See James Morris̵…

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