Antalya Solar House was built to educate the local population about the benefits of renewable energy.
Antalya Solar House was built to educate the local population about the benefits of renewable energy.
"We're not focused only on solar energy here," says architect Mehmet Bengu Uluengin, the designer behind the Solar House. "You first need to practise thrift before you use renewable energy -- spending less and producing more -- so we are really interested in the whole package."
"We're not focused only on solar energy here," says architect Mehmet Bengu Uluengin, the designer behind the Solar House. "You first need to practise thrift before you use renewable energy -- spending less and producing more -- so we are really interested in the whole package."
Sun-soaked Antalya wants to use solar power to generate electricity.
Sun-soaked Antalya wants to use solar power to generate electricity.
Antalya mayor Mustafa Akaydin speaks at the opening of the Solar House in April 2011.
Antalya mayor Mustafa Akaydin speaks at the opening of the Solar House in April 2011.
Authorities say the the ecological research and educational center, which is built near Antalya's biggest shopping mall, has struck a chord with local residents and investors.
Authorities say the the ecological research and educational center, which is built near Antalya's biggest shopping mall, has struck a chord with local residents and investors.
Antalya, Turkey's biggest coastal resort, welcomes millions of visitors each year.
Antalya, Turkey's biggest coastal resort, welcomes millions of visitors each year.
The city, located some 700 kilometers south of Istanbul, is home to several luxury hotels.
The city, located some 700 kilometers south of Istanbul, is home to several luxury hotels.