This eco-resort uses an ancient process for natural cooling
Plans for the eco-resort Qanat Hotel place it on a coastal, semi-desert strip in southeast Iran. Notably, it’s...
Tagh Behesht offers modern design based on historical elements
The design for Tagh Behesht, located in Mash-had, Iran, is a marriage between culture, history and the modern needs...
Colorful rammed earth domes decorate an island in Iran
These whimsical rammed earth domes are made from locally sourced soil, sand, gravel and stone. Even better, they’re...
Scientists say mass extinction warning signs exist — and they can be observed today
Is Earth staring down a mass extinction? Recent research from an international team of scientists reveals warning...
7.3-magnitude earthquake hits Iran and Iraq, killing hundreds
More than 300 people are dead after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the northern border region between Iran and...
World’s largest bookstore opens in Tehran, Iran
Book lovers, we’ve found your dream destination - the world’s largest bookstore just opened in Tehran, Iran....
A Tesla solar cell roof rotates to naturally cool this desert home in Iran
Tesla is revolutionizing the way we power and build our homes - and architects are taking note. Hot on the heels...
Bowl-shaped roofs harvest rainwater and promote natural cooling in arid environments
Water scarcity is felt unequally throughout the world with some regions worse off than others. Iran-based BMDesign...
An undulating brick roof in Iran that's made for walking
The building houses a retail space on the ground floor and offices on the upper level. Its undulating roof meets...
Kaleidoscopic photos of Iranian mosques capture their gorgeous geometry
Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji, an Iranian physics student and amateur photographer, has captured the sacred beauty...
Cave-like ski resort in Iran melts into the snowy Alborz mountains
The client asked RYRA Studios to provide a warm and cozy retreat for young people returning from their frigid outdoor...
6 Fascinating Underground Homes That Go Above and Beyond
STUNNING BURIED HOUSE IN VALS, SWITZERLAND Unlike other homes whose goal in life is to stick out like a sore...
Recipients for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture Named for 2013
In Lisbon on Friday, five recipients were named for the Aga Khan Award for Architecture. Established back in 1977,...
Apartment No. 1 is Built Completely Out of Recycled Stone in Mahallat, Iran
The region around Mahallat has considerable travertine deposits, which is mined and cut into tile in factories....
Iranian Architect Builds Sustainable Bamboo Dome From Bamboo and Dry Rice Plants
It takes three people two days to build this shelter, which is made from seventy bamboo canes. The base of the...
