The low-tech brilliance of Iranian design
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- Nashtifan windmills: Vertical axis windmills made from cob and wood, used for over 1,000 years to grind grain and pump water. Features include fewer moving parts, on-site materials, and passive windbreak design.
- Windcatchers (Badgir): Passive cooling towers that lower indoor temperatures by 18-27°F using wind direction, thermal mass, and evaporative cooling. Functions without electricity.
- Ice Pits (Yakhchal): Passive refrigeration and ice-making structures in deserts using solar chimneys, ground cooling, and thick earthen walls. Operates without electricity or fossil fuels.