The Eden Project ( Eden Project ; Cornish. Edenva ; the Russian translation also refers to the Garden of Eden) is a botanical garden in Cornwall , in the UK . It includes a greenhouse consisting of several geodesic domes , under which plants from around the world are collected. The greenhouse area is 22,000 m². [2]
| Greenhouse complex | |
| The Eden Project | |
|---|---|
| Eden project | |
 One of the greenhouses | |
| A country |  United Kingdom |
| County | Cornwall |
| Architectural style | Geodesic Domes |
| Project Author | Nicholas Grimshaw |
| Architect | |
| Founder | Tim Smith [1] |
| Established | |
| Construction | 1998 - 2001 |
| Website | edenproject.com |
The Botanical Garden is located on the reclaimed territory of the quarry, where kaolin was previously mined. The project is located one and a half kilometers from the city of St. Blaise and 4.8 kilometers from St. Austell , the largest city in the county of Cornwall .
The complex consists of two greenhouses, each of which is a few connected geodesic domes , under which there are many types of plants from around the world. Biomes have been created in the greenhouses (a single natural complex, characterized by some basic type of vegetation or other landscape feature), characteristic of moist equatorial forests and the Mediterranean climate.
Domes are made of hundreds of hexagons and several pentagons connecting the entire structure. Each of the hexagons and pentagons is made of durable translucent plastic. Tropical vegetation is represented in the first greenhouse, and Mediterranean vegetation in the second.
The project idea belongs to Tim Smith, the project was developed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw and the engineering company Anthony Hunt and Partners (currently part of Sinclair Night Merz). Davis Langdon was the project developer, MERO completed the design and construction of greenhouses. The project implementation period is 2.5 years. The opening took place on March 17, 2001.
Content
- 1 Location
- 2 History
- 3 Biomes
- 4 Construction
- 5 Conservation value
- 6 Gallery
- 7 notes
- 8 References
Location
The project was built in an unused kaolin quarry. Around the greenhouses there is a winding walkway with views of the greenhouses, the cultivated fields around them, including gardens, and sculptures, including a giant bee and a robot made from old electrical appliances.
History
The visit center, the first part of the project, opened for visits in May 2000. The entire facility began to operate in open mode on March 17, 2001.
The Eden Project was one of the places where the shooting of the film “ Die, but Not Now ” took place, the 20th of a series of films about the adventures of James Bond , with Pierce Brosnan in the title role.
On July 2, 2005, the Africa Calling concert from the series of Live 8 concerts took place on the territory of the complex.
Some plants in the African Garden of the British Museum were brought from the greenhouses of the complex.
In 2005, "Gift Time" was launched for the winter months, from November to February. At that time, an ice rink was organized on the lake, a small cafe-bar was opened, and a Christmas market was held. Cornwall music bands regularly perform in biomes.
Since 2002, Project Eden has been conducting musical performances under the name Eden Sessions. They were attended by Amy Winehouse , James Morrison, Brian Wilson , Lily Allen , rock bands Muse , Snow Patrol , Pulp , en: The Magic Numbers . In 2008, among the most famous guests were the rock groups The Verve , Kaiser Chiefs , singer KT Tunstall (Kate Victoria Tanstall). In 2008, the first comedy show was also hosted by Bill Bailey . In the summer of 2009, Oasis planned to hold a concert as part of their tour in support of Dig Out Your Soul.
Biomes
At the bottom of the quarry are two indoor greenhouse complexes. In one of them, the biome of the wet equatorial forest is reproduced. This greenhouse complex is the largest in the world and occupies 1,559 hectares, reaching 55 m in height, 100 m in width and 240 m in length - a space sufficient to place the Tower of London under the dome. [2]
Tropical plants grow in the greenhouse: fruiting bananas , coffee trees , rubber trees and a giant bamboo ; temperature conditions and humidity corresponding to the equatorial belt are maintained.
Mediterranean biome covers an area of 0.654 ha; maximum values: 35 m high, 65 m wide and 135 m long. Plants characteristic of the Mediterranean grow : olive trees , vine ; the greenhouse is decorated with a variety of sculptures.
The third biome, located in the open air, contains plants of the temperate zone, including such as sunflower, lavender, tea, hops, etc.
Design
Geodesic domes have a frame made of steel pipes forming hexagonal frames with outer panels of ETFE thermoplastic ( ethylene tetrafluoroethylene "pillows" [2] ). The diameter of the steel tubes that make up the frame is only 193 mm - the filigree structure is akin to a spider network. [2] It was decided to abandon the use of glass because of its weight and potential danger. The outer panels are made of multilayer film (transparent foil) ETFE, transmitting ultraviolet rays . Compared to glass, ETFE costs half as much, has better thermal insulation properties and transmits more ultraviolet radiation, which is extremely important for plants. It weighs 1% of the weight of the glass, making the whole structure lighter than the air it contains: if the wind blows in the right direction, and if there is not enough fastener, the bubbles will simply blow. [2] Another drawback is that the service life of the foil is 25 years (possibly, by the time the ETFE foil is replaced, a new material will be invented that is even more suitable for these needs). The panels are fastened around the perimeter and filled with air, thus forming a large air cushion that protects the greenhouses from heat loss. ETFE is resistant to most contaminants that are simply washed away by rain. If necessary, washing the outer surface can be organized with the help of climbers.
In the greenhouses, a computer-controlled climate control system operates that regulates temperature and humidity in each dome. The climate control system was developed and installed by HortiMaX Ltd (officially called Van Vliet Automation), which is also responsible for the ongoing maintenance and servicing of the climate control and monitoring system.
Environmental
The Eden project has an educational component related to environmental education, focused on the relationship between the plant world and humanity. Plants in greenhouses are described for their medical use.
To maintain the required humidity level in greenhouses and to serve sanitary needs, purified rainwater is collected at the bottom of the quarry. Tap water is used only for washstands and for cooking. Electricity to the complex comes from wind generators .
Gallery
Fin sculpture
Sculpture of eve
Prairie Flowers in Eden
Olive
Tropical greenhouse
Notes
- ↑ Nicholas Grimshaw. Eden Project (inaccessible link)
- ↑ 1 2 3 4 5 Nicholas Grimshaw. Eden Project
Links
- The Eden Project (inaccessible link) . The Eden Project, Cornwall, UK: Top garden & eco tourist attraction . Eden Project. - official site of the project. Date of treatment July 25, 2010. Archived on April 6, 2012.
- Quinn. D .; Dolgova E. Return to Eden . Archive of the journal "Science and Life" . "Science and life". Date of treatment July 25, 2010.
- Isabella Allen. Nicholas Grimshaw. Project Eden . The heading "Call is the answer . " The project "Classics" (July 27, 2002). Date of treatment July 25, 2010. Archived on April 6, 2012.