I don't have references - but I remember reading that the gently sloped roofs of desert buildings would channel breezes, and that would be combined with narrow

I don't have references - but I remember reading that the gently sloped roofs of desert buildings would channel breezes, and that would be combined with narrow passages between buildings to create a more shaded and cool environment. I also remember reading that when Rome extended its control to warmer regions the buildings they built always included a basement for use during the warmer months. I sometimes wonder if a lack of inspired building codes has undermined our entire society. In my mind I imagine buildings created to foster community and encourage good use of resources such as heating, cooling, and food production.