and concerns about fire danger. In the second half of the 20th century, the use of vernacular architecture, including mashrabiya and badgir (windcatcher), have undergone a revival. Contemporary architects have recognised the environmental value of traditional designs as a means of providing natural and efficient solutions to cooling problems in hot climates. The revival of vernacular architecture in the Middle East is due, in large part, to the work of the Egyptian architect, Hassan Fathy (1900-1989) and the Iraqi architect, Rifat Chadirji (1926-2020), both of whom championed the integration of traditional materials and designs and worked to reconcile tradition with contemporary needs. See also Al-Mashrabiya Building Jharokha (stone version) Brise soleil Arab World Institute List of Historic Monuments in Cairo Lorna Selim - artist who produced hundreds of sketches of Baghdadi mashrabiya Rifat Chadirji - architect who sought to integrate traditional Iraqi elements into modern building design Samta Benyahia Vernacular architecture Terraced houses in Australia References Further reading Ching, Francis D. K. (1995) A Visual Dictionary of Architecture Van Nostrand Reinhold, NY External links Glossary and Useful Terms in Islamic art and architecture John Feeney, The magic of the mashrabiyas, 1974, Saudi Aramco World "Moucharaby". (Encyclopædia Britannica). Mashrabiya, A Day of Art and Adventure. touregypt.net. “3D Visual Tour” of Bayt Al-Suhaymi Windows Islamic architectural elements Arabic architecture Islamic architecture Egyptian culture Architecture in Egypt Architectural elements Architecture in Iraq Arab culture Arab inventions Passive cooling Passive ventilation