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The Shard is Qatar’s London land grab

When Britain's own financing institutions staggered under the weight of the 2008 economic crisis, a Qatari consortium stepped in to finance The Shard in London-...

Arab Building Showcases Traditional Green Architecture

A building in the Lower Galilee which showcases traditional architectural Arab styles with ecological benefits demonstrates that modern concerns can be resolved with ancient...

Jerusalem Dig Reveals First Etrog Tree in the Holy Land

Ramat Rachel is an ongoing archeological dig on the southern outskirts of Jerusalem. A 2,500-year-old garden at the site, probably built by local Judeans,...

Environmentalists: “Explore Alternatives to Red-Dead Canal Project”

Following the Israeli Minister's green light for the Red-Dead Canal project, Friends of the Earth Middle East are calling for alternatives to the project...

Hassan Fathy-Inspired Regenerative Home Planned for Buddhist Center

Scott Howard is among a growing number of people working on building projects that are not only eco-friendly, but actually help to regenerate natural...

Pisa Italians and Arab Immigrants Lean Closer Through Public Art

Green Prophet runs into an interesting event in Pisa, Italy. When tourists visit Pisa, Italy they discover not only that the tower really does...

Omer Arbel’s Green-Roofed 23.2 House is Framed With Sacred Reclaimed Timber

23.2 is only the second house that Jerusalem-born Omer Arbel has parented since opening his own practice in 2005, but the Vancouver-based architect demonstrates...

Beirut Bulldozers Tear Down Ancient Phoenician Port to Build Skyscrapers

Bulldozers in Beirut tore down remains of a 2,500 year old Phoenician port on Tuesday with blessings from the Culture Minister. Eventually, three new...

Qatar’s Msheireb Regeneration Project Will Be Largest LEED Cluster in the World

Qatar is targeting 76 Acres of LEED Certified Buildings When complete, the Msheireb regeneration project in the heart of Doha's historical district will feature the...

Qatar’s Temporary Rio +20 Pavilion is Shaped Like a Soaring Falcon

Everyone who constructed pavilions for the recently-completed Rio +20 conference in Brazil was required to source their materials locally and to employ members of...

Gaza’s Water Too Dangerous To Drink

According to a recent report by charities, Gaza's only source of fresh water is contaminated with fertiliser and human waste The water and waste infrastructure...

Israeli Site Advertises Moon Dwellings

Amid soaring real-estate prices that sent scores of protestors to the streets last year, an Israeli company recently ran a marketing campaign for affordable...

Tel Aviv and Beirut Are Most Expensive City for Expatriates

Beirut overtakes Abu Dhabi and Dubai, becoming the most expensive city for expatriates in the Middle East region, after Tel Aviv According to Mercer’s latest...

Acre Father Aims to Make His Capital Green

Ilan Suisa, a father of four from Akko (Acre), aspires to make his ancient hometown the environmental activism capital of Israel. According to news reports he...

Qatar’s GSAS Turns Other Rating Systems Green

Step back, LEED. Back off, BREEAM. Easy there, Estidama: Qatar's developing a new building standard and it's called GSAS. Qatar’s revamped its QSAS green building...

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