The mosque that refreshes itself in the town of Dandaji, on the edge of the Sahara desert, has become one of the most admired architectural examples in the world for its ability to combat extreme heat without resorting to air conditioning. In a region where temperatures usually exceed 45 °C, this building manages to maintain an interior environment up to 15 °C cooler thanks to a sophisticated system of passive cooling, natural ventilation and cl…
The mosque that refreshes itself in the town of Dandaji, on the edge of the Sahara desert, has become one of the most admired architectural examples in the world for its ability to combat extreme heat without resorting to air conditioning. In a region where temperatures usually exceed 45 °C, this building manages to maintain an interior environment up to 15 °C cooler thanks to a sophisticated system of passive cooling, natural ventilation and cl…