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This document discusses shelter design considerations for hot-dry climates. Key points include: daytime temperatures are very hot while nights are cooler; humidity is low; protection from sun and wind is critical. Compact, inward-looking buildings with shaded courtyards are suitable. Large thermal mass walls and roofs absorb heat by day and release it at night. Openings should be minimized and shuttered by day and opened at night for ventilation.

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