The “Growing Point” represents a significant addition to the Eden Project, serving as an on-site nursery that fulfills the dual purpose of cultivating plants and food for their needs. It also stands as an advanced research facility, allowing Eden to lead the way in horticulture, aquaculture, and thalassotherapy studies.
The 750m2 building that houses staff office space, research and development laboratories, education facilities and guest speaking open space is attached to a 7,250 square meter greenhouse space, (built by others) devoted to nurturing plants for the Biomes, catering crops, and support for the National Wild Flower Centre.
The architectural design prioritizes creating environments that support soil carbon sequestration and enhance biodiversity, demonstrating Eden’s commitment to a circular approach to sustainable energy use. This is achieved through the utilization of geothermal heat and rainwater.
The construction process was a prime example of sustainable construction methodology, with an emphasis on mitigating the overall carbon impact across the life cycle. This was achieved by responsibly sourcing labor resources locally, choosing materials with low embodied carbon content that can be recycled, and adhering to environmentally conscious practices.
The “Growing Point” represents a significant addition to the Eden Project, serving as an on-site nursery that fulfills the dual purpose of cultivating plants and food for their needs. It also stands as an advanced research facility, allowing Eden to lead the way in horticulture, aquaculture, and thalassotherapy studies.
The 750m2 building that houses staff office space, research and development laboratories, education facilities and guest speaking open space is attached to a 7,250 square meter greenhouse space, (built by others) devoted to nurturing plants for the Biomes, catering crops, and support for the National Wild Flower Centre.
The architectural design prioritizes creating environments that support soil carbon sequestration and enhance biodiversity, demonstrating Eden’s commitment to a circular approach to sustainable energy use. This is achieved through the utilization of geothermal heat and rainwater.
The construction process was a prime example of sustainable construction methodology, with an emphasis on mitigating the overall carbon impact across the life cycle. This was achieved by responsibly sourcing labor resources locally, choosing materials with low embodied carbon content that can be recycled, and adhering to environmentally conscious practices.
