Environmental Graffiti

Lighthouses Vs Waves

From Cuba to Wales, coastal regions around the world are exposed to their fair share of storms. While coastal residents get cozy inside with a good book and a hot thermos, what if “inside” meant being stuck in a lighthouse? Nothing more than a few bricks in a ferocious sea. Tirelessly guiding those stuck in bad weather, lighthouses suffer silently, maybe slightly creaking in the wind and braving any storm like true pillars of strength. See for yourself.

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Floating House by MOS Architects

Located on Lake Huron, one of the Great Lakes bordered by Michigan and Ontario, this floating house was designed by MOS architects to a complex site-specific brief. Lake Huron’s water level fluctuates dramatically throughout the year, so to accommodate the cyclical changes of the seasons and possible global warming effects the house had to be designed to allow for constant movement.

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25 Most Colorful Lakes on Earth [pics]

When we leave things to the divine hand of Mother Nature, it’s truly amazing what she manages to pull out of the hat; only a gifted artist’s palette could compete. In this series of spectacular lake images we present a kaleidoscope of colours which encapsulate the sometimes surprising natural beauty of enclosed expanses of water. Enjoy!

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