# Wellness-Boosting Self-Sufficient Ecosystems WilkinsonEyre Builds a Community-Enhancing Complex By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-07-26 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-ecosystem References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/07/16/wilkinsoneyre-aldin-biodomes-ellioaardalur-iceland/) & [wilkinsoneyre](https://www.wilkinsoneyre.com/) A health-focused self-sufficient ecosystem that closely mimics the elements of nature will be inserted in the Aldin Biodomes project — a complex planned for the Elliðaárdalur valley in Iceland. In addition to the arched structures, the project will also realize a number of public spaces. This development of [self-sufficient ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfsufficient-bivouac) and community-focused environments is headed by WilkinsonEyre, who will work in close proximity with Icelandic studio Basalt. The idea behind the project is to [promote wellbeing for the public](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-house) during the dark winter months in the country. The two glass biodomes will be filled with "[exotic plants from other regions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm)." In addition, their infrastructure will also be able to support a restaurant, a shop, an information area, a market, as well as a Farm Lab. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Self-sufficient Ecosystems:** Opportunity for implementing self-sufficient ecosystems in urban environments to promote wellbeing and sustainability. - **Community-enhancing Complex:** Potential for creating community-focused environments and complexes to improve public wellbeing and engagement. - **Wellness Boosting:** Increasing demand for wellness-focused initiatives that provide nature-inspired experiences for improved mental and physical health. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can leverage the concept of self-sufficient ecosystems and community-focused complexes to create innovative and sustainable urban spaces. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Opportunity for the hospitality and tourism industry to incorporate wellness-boosting features, like biodomes, into their offerings to attract health-conscious travelers. - **Agriculture and Farming:** The agriculture and farming industry can explore the use of self-sufficient ecosystems, such as Farm Labs, to optimize crop growth and promote sustainable farming practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Urban Food Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-sphere.md) - [Community-Made Eco Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolves-lane-centre.md) - [Eco-Focused Family Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rewild-homes.md) - [Sustainable Dome Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belalu-dome-villa.md) - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Garden-Centric Health Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex.md) - [Eco-Farm Landscape Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxeisland-farm.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md)