biodomes
Self-contained nature habitats
Biodomes are large enclosed structures that contain controlled ecosystems, typically housing plants and animals from specific climate zones.
The transparent domes allow sunlight while maintaining temperature and humidity: The biodome recreates a tropical rainforest environment.
Some serve as research facilities or public attractions; others appear in science fiction as habitats for space colonization.
Plants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
- biotaRegional living organisms
- biodiversityRange of life forms
- microclimateLocalized atmospheric zone
humidity · tropical · desert · rainforest · aquatic · terrestrial · coral reef · wetland
Shortest curved-surface path
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- atriumRoofed central hall
- frameworkUnderlying support system
plexiglass · transparent · panes · ventilation · cladding · shell · modular · prefabricated
Facility for scientific investigation
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- climate simulationComputational atmospheric prediction system
- hydroponicsPlant cultivation in nutrient water
- aeroponicsSoilless growth via misting
life support · space colonization · lunar base · controlled experiments · environmental monitoring · data collection · scientific observation · agricultural research
Light-converting power generators
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
- recycling systemsInfrastructure for material recovery
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
climate control · waste management · self-sufficient · off-grid · carbon footprint · green technology · natural ventilation · sustainable design
Organisms facing extinction risk
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- breeding programsPlanned mating for traits
- seed banksStorage for genetic diversity
- genetic diversityAllelic variation within populations
wildlife refuge · sanctuary · rehabilitation · reintroduction · captive breeding · species protection · ark · ex-situ conservation
Displays for viewing
- visitorsPeople who come temporarily
- toursGuided sightseeing expeditions
- environmental educationInstruction about ecological awareness
- public outreachCommunicating with external audiences
interactive learning · botanical gardens · zoo · aquarium · nature center · field trips · demonstration · awareness
flora
Plants of a region
- faunaAnimal life collectively
- biotaRegional living organisms
- biodiversityRange of life forms
microclimate · humidity · tropical · desert · rainforest · aquatic · terrestrial · coral reef · wetland · savanna
geodesic
Shortest curved-surface path
- greenhouseClimate-controlled plant enclosure
- enclosureConfined, bordered space
- atriumRoofed central hall
framework · plexiglass · transparent · panes · ventilation · cladding · shell · modular · prefabricated · architecture
laboratory
Facility for scientific investigation
- experimentationSystematic testing of ideas
- climate simulationComputational atmospheric prediction system
- hydroponicsPlant cultivation in nutrient water
aeroponics · life support · space colonization · lunar base · controlled experiments · environmental monitoring · data collection · scientific observation · agricultural research
solar panels
Light-converting power generators
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
- recycling systemsInfrastructure for material recovery
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
energy-efficient · climate control · waste management · self-sufficient · off-grid · carbon footprint · green technology · natural ventilation · sustainable design · closed-loop
endangered species
Organisms facing extinction risk
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- breeding programsPlanned mating for traits
- seed banksStorage for genetic diversity
genetic diversity · wildlife refuge · sanctuary · rehabilitation · reintroduction · captive breeding · species protection · ark · ex-situ conservation · germplasm
exhibits
Displays for viewing
- visitorsPeople who come temporarily
- toursGuided sightseeing expeditions
- environmental educationInstruction about ecological awareness
public outreach · interactive learning · botanical gardens · zoo · aquarium · nature center · field trips · demonstration · awareness · signage
- Futurismjetpacks, holograms, robots, androids, cyborgs
- space coloniesmoon base, lunar colony, lunar base, space station, space habitat
- terraformingterraforming, climate control, greenhouse gases, Mars colonization, Mars colony
- research stationsresearch station, research stations, field station, field camp, mobile lab
biodomesnatural habitats
Organisms' original living environments
wilderness · natural ecosystems · untouched nature · primeval forests · pristine environments