In 2012, a retired Florida art professor began cementing discarded bottles into his yard: more than 6,000 bottles, later, he built a house, lighthouse, and giant geodesic sphere
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 25, 2026, 14:40 (IST)
In Carrabelle, Florida, a retired art professor named Leon Weisener has turned his backyard into a remarkable wonderland by constructing a house entirely from over six thousand glass bottles. This vibrant project features not only a unique dwelling but also a dazzling bottle lighthouse, serving as a testament to the creative potential of discarded materials, transforming waste glass into captivating art and a local focal point.