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| The '''Eden Project''' is a project conceived by ] to construct and maintain a large-scale environmental complex on a property located about 8 km (5 mi) from ], ]. Although relatively new, the project has quickly become one of the most popular ]s in the ]. The complex includes two giant, ] ]s, each emulating a natural ], that house ] ] from around the world. The first emulates a tropical environment, the other a warm temperate, Mediterranean-type environment. The project took 2½ years to construct. The project is ongoing, and part of its purpose is to see how the different biomes develop over time. | |||
| The project is constructed in a disused ] ]. Visitors approach along roads to car parks at the top of the quarry and walk or bus to the entrance area, half-way down a gently sloping side. The entrance area includes the usual restaurant and gift shop, implemented in a more interesting way than is common. The entrance area also has some informational exhibits, some of which are animated. | |||
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| Once into the attraction, there is a meandering path with views of the two biomes and of interesting planted landscapes (including, for example, colourful patterned areas which upon inspection prove to be vegetable gardens) and ]s, such as a giant ] and towering ] themed creature created from old electronical appliances. | |||
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| At the bottom are the two Biomes. The larger is for ] plants, such as fruiting ] trees, coffee, rubber and giant ] and is kept at a tropical temperature. The smaller, which will eventually have its content split into a third Biome yet to be built, houses ] and ] plants and various pieces of sculpture. | |||
| The biomes are constructed from steel and complex plastic (it was decided very early on that glass was out of the question; too heavy, dangerous). The 'panes' of the biome are created from stacked sheets of thin plastic, with a large space between the two sides, trapping heat like Double Glazed Windows. The plasic is resistant to most stains, which simply wipe off in the rain, although if required, cleaning is performed by Absailers. The structure is completely self-supporting, with no internal supports, and is based around a Honeycombe structure. The panels vary in size, with the largest at the top of the structure. | |||
| All known ] uses for the plants are listed by them. Part of the Eden Project is serious ] and ] study, aiming to safeguard our planet and prevent mankind destroying benefits provided by nature by showcasing the interdependence of plants and people. Large displays and 'hands on' attractions are both fun and educational, with new developments such as the Eden Education Centre proving to be a place to have fun, yet learn important things about our planet and our survival. | |||
| The Eden Project is an extremely environmentally aware project. There are many attractions and information signs on ] and why plants are so important to our way of life (shown in a rather controversial and entertaining animation displaying what our world would be like without plant life). The Eden Project recycles as much as possible, with all litter areas split into 5 or more compartments for Plastic, Food, Paper and other general waste which is all recycled. The massive amounts of water required to create the humid conditions of the Tropical Biome, as well as to serve the toilet facilities is all sanitized rain water that would otherwise collect at the bottom of the quarry. The 'Eden Shop' also boasts a huge array of recycled waste, such as pencils made of plastic vending machine cups, and mousemats made of old tyres or circuit boards, as well as 'grow your own' kits. | |||
| Mr. Smit states that if the project becomes, or is merely seen to be, a ], then it has failed. | |||
| The Eden Project also hosted the ] of the ] concert series on ] ]. It was also used as a filming location for the ] ] film, '']''. | |||
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| == External links == | |||
| * - The project's official website | |||
| * - Resources about the project including an image gallery, 360 degree virtual tour and accommodation listings. | |||
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Revision as of 13:49, 19 September 2005
The Eden Project is a project conceived by Tim Smit to construct and maintain a large-scale environmental complex on a property located about 8 km (5 mi) from St Austell, Cornwall. Although relatively new, the project has quickly become one of the most popular visitor attractions in the United Kingdom. The complex includes two giant, transparent domes, each emulating a natural biome, that house plant species from around the world. The first emulates a tropical environment, the other a warm temperate, Mediterranean-type environment. The project took 2½ years to construct. The project is ongoing, and part of its purpose is to see how the different biomes develop over time.
The project is constructed in a disused china clay quarry. Visitors approach along roads to car parks at the top of the quarry and walk or bus to the entrance area, half-way down a gently sloping side. The entrance area includes the usual restaurant and gift shop, implemented in a more interesting way than is common. The entrance area also has some informational exhibits, some of which are animated.
Once into the attraction, there is a meandering path with views of the two biomes and of interesting planted landscapes (including, for example, colourful patterned areas which upon inspection prove to be vegetable gardens) and sculptures, such as a giant bee and towering robot themed creature created from old electronical appliances.
At the bottom are the two Biomes. The larger is for tropical plants, such as fruiting banana trees, coffee, rubber and giant bamboo and is kept at a tropical temperature. The smaller, which will eventually have its content split into a third Biome yet to be built, houses temperate and arid plants and various pieces of sculpture.
The biomes are constructed from steel and complex plastic (it was decided very early on that glass was out of the question; too heavy, dangerous). The 'panes' of the biome are created from stacked sheets of thin plastic, with a large space between the two sides, trapping heat like Double Glazed Windows. The plasic is resistant to most stains, which simply wipe off in the rain, although if required, cleaning is performed by Absailers. The structure is completely self-supporting, with no internal supports, and is based around a Honeycombe structure. The panels vary in size, with the largest at the top of the structure.
All known medicinal uses for the plants are listed by them. Part of the Eden Project is serious environmental and educational study, aiming to safeguard our planet and prevent mankind destroying benefits provided by nature by showcasing the interdependence of plants and people. Large displays and 'hands on' attractions are both fun and educational, with new developments such as the Eden Education Centre proving to be a place to have fun, yet learn important things about our planet and our survival.
The Eden Project is an extremely environmentally aware project. There are many attractions and information signs on Global Warming and why plants are so important to our way of life (shown in a rather controversial and entertaining animation displaying what our world would be like without plant life). The Eden Project recycles as much as possible, with all litter areas split into 5 or more compartments for Plastic, Food, Paper and other general waste which is all recycled. The massive amounts of water required to create the humid conditions of the Tropical Biome, as well as to serve the toilet facilities is all sanitized rain water that would otherwise collect at the bottom of the quarry. The 'Eden Shop' also boasts a huge array of recycled waste, such as pencils made of plastic vending machine cups, and mousemats made of old tyres or circuit boards, as well as 'grow your own' kits.
Mr. Smit states that if the project becomes, or is merely seen to be, a theme park, then it has failed.
The Eden Project also hosted the "Africa Calling" concert of the Live 8 concert series on July 2 2005. It was also used as a filming location for the 2002 James Bond film, Die Another Day.
External links
- EdenProject.com - The project's official website
- Eden Project Accommodation - Resources about the project including an image gallery, 360 degree virtual tour and accommodation listings.