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Ancient Moroccan Granaries Revived as Thriving Civic Centers

Tafline Laylin - May 12, 2013

Salima Naji has been recognized by the Aga Khan Development Network for her efforts to revive a series of earth buildings in the lesser Atlas...

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Oman’s Sustainable GU Tech Campus Scoops Coveted Construction Prize

Tafline Laylin - December 9, 2020

Oman is a small nation bordering Abu Dhabi on the Arabian peninsula; it has a long coastline and one of the largest populations of...

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How ertex Integrates Solar cells into Middle East Buildings

Karin Kloosterman - May 9, 2013

Green Prophet interviews Dieter Moor, the CEO of ertex – a building integrated photovoltaic company which recently completed a roof-based system for the the Sheik...

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Dubai Set to Grow World’s Largest Vertical Garden

Tafline Laylin - May 9, 2013

Dubai may not seem like the most likely place for a "miracle garden" but the first phase of the 721,000 square foot flowerfest was...

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“Biggest Loser” Coach Builds a Recycled Materials Green Gym in Israel

Tafline Laylin - May 16, 2013

When "Biggest Loser" coach Orly Hoffman Bar approached Toledo-Lifschitz Architecture & Design with an idea to convert a vacant space north of Tel Aviv...

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Green-Wrapped Offices to Transform Turkish Working Class Neighborhood

Tafline Laylin - May 7, 2013

Whether or not a 100,000 square meter office complex could possibly come with even a net environmental benefit is debatable, but the fact that...

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Iranian Recycled Stone Apartment #1 Among 2013 Aga Khan Architecture Award Nominees

Tafline Laylin - May 2, 2013

Every three years, the Aga Khan Architecture Award acknowledges projects relevant to Islam that are culturally, environmentally and socially superior. Accompanied by a generous...

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Thula Fort Restoration in Yemen Nominated for 2013 Aga Khan Architecture Award

Tafline Laylin - May 2, 2013

To the outside world, Yemen is an obscure distant land where Al Qaeda terrorists hang out and men sit around chewing khat, but to...

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Ask Geoff – How To Grow A Forest Garden & Free Permaculture Videos

Arwa Aburawa - April 30, 2013

Permaculture teacher Geoff Lawton who is currently based in the Middle East answers all your growing questions Permaculture power couple Nadia and Geoff Lawton, currently...

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Bernard Pras: Spot the Upcycled Objects in this Art

Faisal O'Keefe - April 25, 2013

Using only upcycled objects, French artist Bernard Pras reinterprets iconic images through the art of anamorphosis. Relying on old trash gathered near his installation sites,...

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Wooden Sun Filter Cools Istanbul Apartment Complex Naturally

Tafline Laylin - April 26, 2013

Like many countries in the Middle East/North Africa region, Turkey is undergoing rapid expansion and that's not necessarily a good thing, especially since so...

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New Istanbul Airport Will Kill 658,000 Old Trees

Faisal O'Keefe - April 25, 2013

Turkey’s booming aviation industry is planning new development that will wipe out over half a million old-growth trees. Istanbul aims to build its third airport...

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‘Our Jordan is Not Nuclear’ Say Greenpeace Activists

Arwa Aburawa - April 21, 2013

Campaigners step up their lobbying for a nuclear-free Jordan as the final decision with regards to the chosen firm approaches. The Jordanian government will...

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Earth Day Events in Jerusalem

Green Prophet - April 21, 2013

About a decade ago Israelis were much better at green washing and consumerism than caring for our planet through social green action. That's all...

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Enormous Planet Solar Ship Pops into Morocco for a Fast Four Days

Tafline Laylin - April 19, 2013

The world's largest solar-powered ship has been out of commission for a while, but she's back in business for her first 2013 Port of...

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