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Transparent Pop-Up ChurchIt may look like a bouncy castle for children, but this ethereal "building" is actually an <a href="http://inhabitat.com/miracoco-a-glowing-inflatable-labyrinth-that-will-pop-up-at-denmark%E2%80%99s-aarhus-festival/">inflatable, pop-up</a> church. Self-proclaimed philosopher Frank Los came up with the idea for the <a href="http://www.detransparantekerk.nl/" target="_blank">Transparent Church</a>, which he travels around with in <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/the-netherlands">the Netherlands</a>. Making his way to festivals, private parties and company events, Los holds open discussions and preaches to the public out of the unconventional house of worship. He says he uses humor and his experiences in theater to launch new ideas and draw existing beliefs into question.1
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchThe translucent church measures 5 by 6 by 8 meters and includes a steeple and arched operable doors.2
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchThe space inside can hold up to 30 people for a variety of events.3
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchThe <a href="http://inhabitat.com/open-air-cube-pavilion-made-from-donated-sustainable-materials/">temporary pavilion</a> deflates for easy transport and pops up upon arrival in no time at all.4
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchThe interior is left open to play host to lectures, talks, community discussions, music and more.5
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchDuring the day, natural daylighting filters through the material and keeps the space warm like a greenhouse.6
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchFans often have to be brought in to help keep the space cool.7
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchAt night interior lights light up the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/coop-himmelblaus-curvaceous-martin-luther-church-in-hainburg-complete/">church</a> and make it glow like a lantern.8
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchLos tells us, "In the Transparent Church questions are raised about our most solid convictions."9
Transparent Pop-Up Church"This creates a space where one can discover that life can be easier and more enjoyable."10
Transparent Pop-Up Church"The Transparent Church is available as a Theater Show, a Presentation or to facilitate meaningful discussions and experiences."11
Transparent Pop-Up ChurchFrank Los plays your host and guide. He gladly welcomes people to stimulate an open spirit for all.12
Transparent Pop-Up Church"The Transparent Church travels the world to stimulate an open spirit in a comical way."13
Transparent Pop-Up Church"Change is difficult because change is forced upon us, and so we tend to return to our old ways. But once we become aware of something, that can never be turn back. Slowly but surely, consciousness generates changes the stay. And these changes are always in balance."14
