My uni project inspired by Biosphere 2 + designing a spherical building — exploring closed-loop life & culture inside a dome

I’m revisiting a Yr 4 structure studio undertaking that I’ve at all times felt had much more potential than I managed to current again then. It was not a practical undertaking however it was a enjoyable thought experiment nonetheless and thought I’d share it.

Our temporary was to design a spherical constructing in Singapore, and I grew to become actually fascinated by Biosphere 2 and closed-loop ecological experiments. I imagined what would occur if an identical experiment was constructed right here not as a theme park attraction, however as a long-term dwelling laboratory.

The idea advanced into an enormous sealed ecosystem, break up into quadrants the place totally different groups reside and keep their quadrants over lengthy intervals. Guests observe from increased decks, however the individuals inside develop their very own routines, behaviors, and even refined bodily diversifications formed by dim mild, condensation, and restricted sources.

There hasn’t been a lot progress on the idea since then however i believed it may encourage individuals to discover such concepts perhaps with a much less dystopian/cynical tackle it – maybe extra actual and optimistic solarpunk/ earthship concepts.