The Persian ice house, or how to make ice in the desert
The Persian ice house and ice making technique are a fine example of what can be achieved without electricity by understanding physics and the local climate.
The qanat, a man-made underground river in the desert
The ancient qanat technology of Iran can teach us a lot about the sustainable management of groundwater resources in dry regions.
Natural ventilation with windcatchers in Iran
Traditional Iranian windcatchers are passive ventilation and cooling devices that can inspire energy efficient natural ventilation systems today.