Doxiadis Associates  - Written for: Doxiadis Associates<br><br>Date: September 26, 1957<br><br>In this proposal Fathy describes the steps necessary to establish a training program for local masons in rural areas in Iraq in order to develop and improve existing techniques and methods of construction. Fathy emphasizes the use of local material and craftsmen available in each village in order to remedy the economical problems coinciding with rural development. The document outlines the provisions of choosing trainees and the levels of training they should receive.

A Proposed Training Course For Masonry Work In Rural Areas

Type
report
Year
1957
Written for: Doxiadis Associates

Date: September 26, 1957

In this proposal Fathy describes the steps necessary to establish a training program for local masons in rural areas in Iraq in order to develop and improve existing techniques and methods of construction. Fathy emphasizes the use of local material and craftsmen available in each village in order to remedy the economical problems coinciding with rural development. The document outlines the provisions of choosing trainees and the levels of training they should receive.

Citation

Fathy, Hassan. "A Proposed Training Course For Mason." 26 Sept. 1957. Hassan Fathy Archives. Aga Khan Trust for Culture. Geneva, Switzerland.

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Aga Khan Trust for Culture

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Country

Iraq

Language

English

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urban design and development
urban design and development

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