# Futuristic Bio-Dome Designs Florida's Waterfront Will Be Revamped with Bio-Climatic Domes By Ell Smith | Published 2017-05-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bioclimatic-domes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/05/ecosistema-urbano-envisions-open-shore-bioclimatic-domes-west-palm-beach-florida-competition-van-alen-institute/) Madrid studio Ecosistema Urbano's proposal to create bio-climatic domes to revamp Florida's waterfront has won first place in New York's Shore to Core competition. The competition encouraged architects and artists to create a design for Florida's West Palm Beach that would strengthen the connection between the city's urban core and its waterfront. While a popular tourist distention in the summer, West Palm Beach draws smaller crowds during the winter, and the city sought a new design to keep the destination buzzing year-round. The proposed designs feature [multi-purpose domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmanthus-moon) that would serve a variety of functions from an [aquarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures), to meditation spaces. The ultimate goal is to create a [connection between the city's iconic waterfront](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) and its downtown core, creating a unity between the natural, and material world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bio-climatic Domes:** Providing multi-purpose domes for a variety of functions such as aquariums and meditation spaces with a goal of creating unity between the natural and material world - **Revamped Waterfronts:** Transforming underutilized waterfronts into year-round tourist destinations through innovative designs and attractions - **Multi-purpose Spaces:** Designing spaces that can be adapted for multiple uses to increase the value and utilization of existing structures ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to design innovative, multi-functional structures that can revitalize underutilized spaces - **Tourism:** Innovative designs that can increase tourism and provide year-round entertainment for tourists in waterfront areas - **Aquariums and Zoos:** Innovative bio-climatic domes that can house aquariums, zoos, and other attractions with the goal of creating a unique and integrated experience for visitors ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Dome Exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Nature-Inspired Geometric Office Domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dzome.md) - [Digital Marine Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-dome.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)