International Conference on Clean Energy (ICCI-2010), Gazimagusa – N. Cyprus, 15-17 September, 2010 Sustainable house in Iran’s desert Ali Khiabanian, Mahsa Bolouri University of Nabi Akram, Tabriz, Iran Corresponding author: e-mail: mahsa.bolouri@gmail.com REFERENCE NO ABSTRACT Ref # 9-23 The buildings in the Iranian desert regions are constructed according to the specific climatic conditions and differ from those in other climates. Lofty walls, narrow and dry streets, highly elevated air traps, big water reservoirs and arched roofed chambers, are the outstanding features of desert towns in Iran. Hot summer and cold winter which are because of arid environment and also dusty storms, dry and hot and nasty winds have forced human to find a remedy. After thousands years and by gaining experience people has found solutions with diverse shapes for this important case. The desert buildings are equipped with air traps, arched roofed, wa ...