Iran’s Ancient Ice Houses Showcases Sustainable Refrigeration

Refrigeration is perhaps one of the greatest inventions of modern man, but it has come at a price. Not only do they require a great deal of energy to stay cool, but they also rely on ozone-depleting chloro-fluorocarbons (CFCs), or freon (though some countries have phased these out.) As an increasing number of people walk away from the grid and seek more sustainable lifestyles, keeping food cool and having ice for summer beverages remains one of the most significant challenges. For a potential solution, we look to the Iranians and their ancient domed ice houses. Used…

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Iran’s Ancient Ice Houses Showcases Sustainable Refrigeration

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