The architecture of northern Iran exhibits an extroverted quality. Buildings are designed to let in the sounds of rain, birds ...

In regions where blistering sunlight and low humidity define the seasons, homeowners are rethinking how they approach indoor comfort. Gone are the days when HVAC systems were hidden utilities, meant ...

The Khejri tree (Prosopis cineraria) grows in the arid and semi-arid regions of India, particularly in Rajasthan and parts of ...

Guayule is a shrub native to the Chihuahua desert in Mexico, but farmers in Arizona are growing it and selling it to rubber manufacturers.

Half moon planting and zai pits are used in dry areas to collect infrequent rainwater, helping to re-green the desert.

Guelmim-Oued Noun, located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Sahara Desert, is highly exposed to the impacts of climate change. With over 245 km of coastline and a predominantly arid climate ...

The harsh desert climate, combined with cultural norms around ... The humid north features open, outward-facing structures. The arid central regions rely on enclosed courtyards to manage extreme ...