Searching for windcatchers in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Pakistan used to be known as the city of windcatchers, but today these traditional ventilation devices are hard to find – but not impossible.
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.