Tag: Turkey
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Superspace Architects propose an inhabited aqueduct for Istanbul
Don't just sit there, do something.
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London's first Design Biennale has a utopian theme
London's Design Biennale wants to show how to make the world a better place...
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Ephemeral butterfly jewelry brilliantly imitates the real thing
No real butterflies were harmed in the making of these magical pieces that flutter and float with the wind.
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Artists' glittering art installation repurposes 14,000 eyeglass lenses (Video)
Thousands of pairs of unwanted eyewear are collected and transformed into a unique, twinkling facade for an Istanbul museum.
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Grassroots anti-coal movements to watch
A new report details some of the world's major on-going grassroots fights against coal.
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Man's unique handmade instrument emits mind-blowing sounds (Video)
Made with simple materials, this extraordinary instrument creates experimental acoustic sounds that sound eerie yet beautiful.
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Solar panel-carrying donkeys bring internet to Turkish sheepherders (Video)
These "plug-and-play" donkeys, equipped with solar panels, allow sheepherders to catch up on the news and socializing while out on their rounds.
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New parks threat looms as Istanbul protests continue
Nature and the environment are still a big part of this protest.
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Park-protection fight In Istanbul sparks nationwide protest movement
"This is not concrete, this is nature!"
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Guns to Drums: An Orchestra Made of Old Weapons
The sound of gunshots has been transformed into the sound of music in Mexico's Ciudad Juárez, where artist Pedro Reyes turned 6,700 confiscated weapons into a complete orchestra of fully playable musical instruments.
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7 Shocking Facts About Your Thanksgiving Turkey
From the 'know where you food comes from' file, the truth behind your turkey dinner.
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Dishwasher Mounts on Wall and Doubles As Storage Cabinet
Using a dishwasher for storage makes a lot of sense; finally a dishwasher designed around the idea
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Night Fishing by the Light of the Sun in East Africa
Solar-powered buoy design seeks to reduce costs for fishermen and the risk of kerosene spills on Lake Victoria.
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Hey Architects, Can You Design a 100-Mile House?
The Architecture Foundation of British Columbia issues a challenge: Design a four-person home made entirely of materials from a 100-mile radius around Vancouver.
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Walk Turkey's Beautiful 'Honey Road' This Summer for a Sweet Taste of Local Culture
An innovative eco-tourism project in northeast Turkey will take travelers along ancient nomadic routes to taste artisanal organic honey, meet local beekeepers, and enjoy spectacular scenery along the way.
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Turkish Fisherman Shot in Head as Fight Against Unsustainable Fishing Gets Ugly in Istanbul
A fisherman who had criticized illegal fishing practices loses an eye in an armed attack as diminishing fish stocks and increased debts create a volatile atmosphere.
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NASA Satellite Images of Istanbul Put Causes and Consequences of Urban Sprawl in Stark Relief
Building new roads has been a major contributor to the city's unsustainable growth, newly released Landsat photos show, but more of the same appears to be on the horizon.
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Turkey's Dam Plans Make New Problems With Neighbors
Fresh criticism from Georgian environmentalists adds to the diplomatic tensions created by Turkey's dam-building spree.
