Desert landscape, sandy dunes, cactus plants, hot sunny day, clear blue sky, vast open space, thermal mass architecture, thick insulation walls, shaded outdoor spaces, misting systems, evaporative cooling systems, solar shading devices, wind catchers, earth berms, adobe buildings, curved lines, natural ventilation, passive cooling strategies, radiant barrier systems, reflective coatings, low-e glass windows, clerestory windows, skylights, thermal breaks, dry landscaping, succulent plants, xeriscape design, arid region inspiration.