This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Amy Duong — December 9, 2025 — Art & Design
References: vikingdome
Living Sphere introduces a vertically layered food ecosystem inside a transparent geodesic dome designed for compact urban environments. The structure integrates aquaculture tanks below with hydroponic growing beds above to support both fish and plant cultivation within a single closed system. Different water zones allow salt-tolerant and freshwater crops to grow simultaneously using nutrients produced by fish waste. Sunlight passes through the dome structure to maintain internal climate balance while supporting year-round food production.
Water continuously circulates through biological filtration, where beneficial microbes convert waste into usable nutrients for plants before being returned to the tanks. This closed-loop design reduces the need for external fertilizer or large water exchanges. The system is intended for rooftops, narrow city sites, and regions with limited arable land.
Image Credit: Viking Dome
Water continuously circulates through biological filtration, where beneficial microbes convert waste into usable nutrients for plants before being returned to the tanks. This closed-loop design reduces the need for external fertilizer or large water exchanges. The system is intended for rooftops, narrow city sites, and regions with limited arable land.
Image Credit: Viking Dome
Trend Themes
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Vertical Farming Innovation — Combining vertical farming with integrated aquaculture, a new paradigm emerges for sustainable urban agriculture.
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Aquaponics Expansion — The incorporation of salt-tolerant and freshwater crops in aquaponic systems enables diverse food production in limited spaces.
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Urban Climate Adaptation — Transparent geodesic domes facilitate year-round food production by leveraging natural sunlight for climate control.
Industry Implications
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Sustainable Agriculture — Innovative systems like Living Sphere rejuvenate sustainable agriculture by eliminating dependency on external fertilizers and extensive water use.
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Urban Development — The self-contained food production systems cater to urban development needs, effectively utilizing rooftops and narrow spaces in city environments.
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Renewable Energy — Maximizing the use of passive solar energy within geodesic domes creates intersections with renewable energy advancements.
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