Imagine you were building a house in the desert. what 10 tips would you give to make sure it could withstand the desert?

Painting walls and roof white to reflect sun

Making walls thicker

A well down to the water table

Palm trees to break the wind

A dew collection system

A hide for your camels

A satellite phone, internet and tv receiver

An automated window system to allow cool air in at night

Many camels for milk and meat

An indoor sand vacuuming system

Having enough water

Air conditioning

Enough food to survive

having windows for night

Emergency contacts

Strong roof/walls for sandstorms

Locks

Phones for outside world

Transportation

Mailbox