Arid climates are characterized by very low annual precipitation, often less than 250 mm, with high temperatures and strong evaporation exceeding rainfall.

In arid climates, the most essential architectural strategy is providing shade and reducing heat gain.

The following strategies can mitigate the extremes of this climate.

Strategies in Arid Climate

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