Sustainable Landscaping for Paradise: Persian Garden

Traditional Persian gardens employ innovative ecological design techniques to mitigate harsh environmental conditions, such as extreme heat, water scarcity, and sandstorms, prevalent in Iran's Plateau. These gardens utilize passive strategies—such as strategic plant selection, architectural elements, and water management systems—to regulate temperature, humidity, and light at both micro (walkways, buildings) and macro scales (towns, villages). The study highlights how these self-sustaining systems not only enhance comfort but also offer scalable design guidelines for sustainable landscaping in other arid regions. By integrating resource-efficient practices, Persian gardens serve as a model for resilient urban planning.

Pasha, S., Rokhgireh, S., & Pooladi, A. (2010). Sustainable Landscaping for Paradise: Persian Garden. Fábos Conference on Landscape and Greenway Planning Volume 3 Issue 1 2010. https://doi.org/10.7275/FABOS.916