Art inspired by Jordanian solar tents

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We turned our attention to another Jordanian project: Jordanian-Canadian designer Abeer Seikaly has developed an innovative solar tent for refugees.  The tent’s design allows for rainwater collection, solar power generation, solar water heating for showers, ventilation during hot weather, and insulation during cold weather.  The tent is made from light-weight “structural fabric” that is designed … Continue reading Art inspired by Jordanian solar tents

Sustainable practices and permaculture in Jordan

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Today, Spark Arts Explorers visited the country of Jordan to take a look at some of the permaculture projects there.  We first went to the area of Wadi Rum to a site that had once been inhospitable arid desert, but has been transformed into a lush oasis from permaculture practices over a matter of years. … Continue reading Sustainable practices and permaculture in Jordan