buildings in the Sudanese cities and
villages. This type of roof can be
traced back to the ancient Nubians
which live in the North of Sudan.
It was resurrected by the Egyptian
architect, Hassan Fathy who applied
it on several houses and theaters
in the south of Egypt. In the case
of Darfur, it could play a big part in
solving the problem of housing. Its
advantages are:
1. Its architectural shape conforms
with the older version of housing
known as a ‘durdar’ and therefore
it is popular with many rural
people
2. The materials needed to build it are easily accessible in
most regions – such as mud and other additives including
straw and dung
3. It can be built quite easily and quickly and in addition it
requires no extra skills
4. The temperature is preserved as the mud acts as an
insulator
5. The absence of any wood in the building materials helps
protect the environment reducing the consumption of
wood
Therefore the purpose of this manual is to give guidance and
instructions on how to build it so it may be replicated. It is
supported by drawings and pictures that illustrate and help to
clarify the instructions. The manual also aims to show how
locally available materials can be used as appropriate building
materials.
Practical Answers Sudan
The Construction of the Timberless House Model