# Behemoth Bubble Biodomes The Eden Project is the Largest Greenhouse Complex in the World By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eden-project References: [edenproject](http://www.edenproject.com/) The massive [blue-and-white domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belalu-dome-villa) of the [Eden Project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatless-treats-for-dogs) are amazing just on an aesthetic level, but they're just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to this monumental eco complex and its many fascinating features and capabilities. Designed by world-renowned architect Nicholas Grimshaw, the Eden Project is divided into three 'biomes' which house an [abundance of plant life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion) to help educate the public about the importance of environmental preservation. In addition, the Eden Project receives all of its power from a local wind turbine and harnesses almost all its water by captured natural rainfall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Tourism:** Eden Project's focus on environmental preservation promotes sustainable tourism. - **Green Architecture:** The unique design and innovative features of the Eden Project offer opportunities for advances in green architecture. - **Eco-friendly Agriculture:** The vast array of plant life at the Eden Project lends itself to exploring eco-friendly agricultural practices. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism:** The Eden Project is an example of eco-tourism that the global tourism industry can adopt. - **Architecture:** Architects and builders can integrate green architecture elements from the Eden Project to reduce environmental impact in their projects. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can learn from the sustainable practices used in the vast array of plants and crops grown at the Eden Project. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Enclosed Vertical Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-1.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Net-Positive Energy Botanical Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-selby-botanical-gardens.md) - [Immersive Dome Exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumisphere-experience.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md)