Water can be considered to be the reason for existence and the main factor in formation of some of the traditional Iranian architectural structures. Innovative technologies such as [water] mills and water reservoirs etc. can be placed in this category. These structures are the result of the interaction of the previous generations with nature and utilising its various elements. The human of the ...

Various climates and geographical variables of  iran prompted architectures to design buildings based on principles of vernacular architecture in order to reach the optimal styles which are highly compatible with the climate. In years gone by, Naeen’s hot and arid climate galvanized people into finding an effective way to tackle this adverse climate condition; therefore, a variety of techniques...

Earthen building materials have been in common use as cheap, available, and practical construction materials in hot and dry areas for a long time. Earthen buildings exist in Iran, especially in villages, because of the large and numerous areas that have the same climate. Given that Iran is highly earthquake prone and the importance of paying attention to the possible vulnerability of all the in...