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Pavilionreelcacts provides general information about desert architecture and sustainable shelter design. The content is not architectural, structural, mechanical, legal or medical advice. Reading the website or sending correspondence does not establish a professional-client relationship, a design appointment or a duty to assess your project.
Project-specific responsibility
Local climate, ground conditions, regulations, fire requirements, structural loads, water supply, occupancy and maintenance affect design suitability. Have proposed work reviewed by appropriately qualified professionals and obtain required approvals. Do not construct or modify roofs, walls, ventilation shafts or water systems solely from descriptions on this site.
Examples and qualitative comparisons are not guarantees of energy savings, carbon reductions, comfort or resilience. We do not claim that historical buildings, earthen construction or passive systems always outperform other approaches. Published standards must be consulted in their applicable versions and interpreted for the actual project.
Heat and health
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