# 60,000 Newspapers Make Eco Art Statement Sumer Erek's Newspaper House By jelalyn | Published 2008-03-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-newspaper-house-sumer-ereks-60000-scrapped-broadsheet-on-the-headlines References: [iconeye](http://www.iconeye.com/articles/20080306/) & [newspaperhouse.blogspot](http://newspaperhouse.blogspot.com/) It was definitely news when Sumer Erek decided to build a house out of 60,000 scrapped newspapers. The [newspaper art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) is the artist's way of emphasizing the ecological impact of the newspaper waste we accumulate everyday. Erek built the house by piling rolled up newspapers. With the help of a black wooden frame, he was able to sculpt a true-to-life [house structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1). The newspaper house was recently unveiled without its shell in [Gillett Square, East London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new mediums and techniques for creating eco-friendly art installations. - **Newspaper Waste:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore recycling and upcycling solutions for repurposing newspaper waste in creative and sustainable ways. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate sustainable materials and construction techniques into architectural designs to minimize environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to merge art and environmental sustainability, creating unique experiences and messaging for audiences. - **Waste Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop efficient and scalable solutions for managing newspaper waste, focusing on recycling and repurposing strategies. - **Construction and Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incentivize sustainable architectural practices that utilize alternative materials and waste reduction strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainably Crafted Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-log-house.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Organically Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lib-earth-house.md) - [Hempcrete-Accented Patchwork Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patchwork-facade.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)