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​Desert Architecture​​

Building in the Desert​

A​s nonrenewable fuel consumption continues to escalate, BIDR researchers are closely examining how energy use can be curtailed in homes and buildings. By taking advantage​ of the extreme temperatures common to deserts, they have developed innovative, passive methods to harness environmental energy for heating and cooling, sharply cutting home running costs. ​​ 

Meet the people behind the research project.​​