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Eden Project

A world-famous environmental charity, visitor attraction, and educational campus located in Cornwall, England. It is widely celebrated as a massive feat of biological engineering and a global symbol of ecological regeneration. It is built inside a massive, disused china clay pit that was once completely sterile and sat 15 meters below the water table. The founders transformed this industrial scar into a thriving global garden, manufactured 85,000 tonnes of their own soil from scratch using local waste materials

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The Iconic Biomes

The project is instantly recognizable by its giant, bubble-like Biomes, which are some of the largest greenhouses in the world. They are constructed from lightweight, inflated layers of a special plastic (ETFE) set in hexagonal steel frames that require no internal supports.

  • The Rainforest Biome: The larger of the two structures houses the largest indoor rainforest in the world. It features a steamy tropical climate, an elevated canopy walkway, rushing waterfalls, and thousands of plants from Southeast Asia, West Africa, and South America.

  • The Mediterranean Biome: This biome emulates the warm, dry climates of the Mediterranean, South Africa, and California. It features orange groves, olive trees, vibrant seasonal blooms, and an outdoor-style terrace restaurant.

  • The Outdoor Gardens: Surrounding the biomes are over 20 acres of beautifully landscaped outdoor gardens showcasing native UK plants and flora that thrive in Cornwall’s mild climate.

Sustainability and Energy

True to its ecological mission, the Eden Project aims to operate as sustainably as possible. In 2023, it became home to the UK's first operational deep geothermal energy well since 1986. Dropping 5 kilometers into the earth, this system harnesses natural volcanic heat from the Cornish granite to heat the biomes and onsite buildings, dropping the site's fossil fuel usage to virtually zero.

More Than Just a Garden

Eden functions as an active social enterprise and cultural hub:

  • Education & Community: It functions as a university campus hosting hundreds of students annually and is the birthplace of The Big Lunch, a massive UK community initiative that brings millions of people together over food each year.

  • The Eden Sessions: During the summer, the outdoor arena against the backdrop of the illuminated biomes transforms into an intimate concert venue. It has hosted legendary acts over the years, including Oasis, Elton John, Amy Winehouse, and Bastille.

  • Adventure: For thrill-seekers, the site features England's longest zip wire (Hangloose Adventure), sending riders soaring 60mph directly over the top of the biomes.

 

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