Another ancient technology experiencing newfound popularity that was used to cool homes in the Middle East for centuries is solar chimneys.

Passive cooling systems are increasingly vital to a warming world. Here's how one research team hopes to harness ancient tech to do it.

Putting these lessons to work Each of these ancient cultures offers lessons for staying cool in hot, dry climates that modern designers can learn from today.

The tradition of the siesta is no accident. Spain has been living with extreme heat for centuries, and its people have ways ...

Builders knew how to keep people cool in hot, dry climates thousands of years ago. It's time to get that knowledge back.