Briefly considering out trip to the Eden Project, the thought that became most significant to me was how modern technology and nature had created a harmony within those unique biomes. Sitting in a man-made clay pit the soap bubble-esque structures could not be any more out of place amongst the thick greenery. On further reading, this particular lightweight structure is suited to this terrain, since it adapts to the uneven surface. The window of each hexagon is constituted of three layers of durable ETFE (Ethylene terafluoroethylene copolymer.

This led me to think of the increasing importance and focus on sustainable architecture. With Eden aiming to conserve the rainforest and working with separate conservation projects, what is the ordinary individual capable of doing in order to live in such a way that they live in the most eco-friendly manner? A prime example is Bere Architects’ modified London family home. This includes double and triple glazed windows, ‘super-sealed’ front door, a ventilation system which maintains air flow when the windows are closed and 10cm Permarock phenolic insulation . This all combined has decreased bills significantly and demonstrates how modifying the mundane family home, even if it comes at a higher price, in the long run will create a manner of more sustainable living. It is clear that this is an essential step to take considering the current climate. Therefore it is evident that with the influence and the lead of bigger organisations such as the Eden Project, conserving our own intimate green spaces is a small yet important piece in the chain of causation of the world’s green spaces such as the rainforests.