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Monday, January 13, 2020

Iceland: Geothermal-Powered Biodome Planned for Reykjavik Suburb

How a ground-breaking biodome being planned in Iceland could change cities around the world (Arctic Today)

An artist’s rendering of the planned ALDIN Biodome Resort at dusk, shown in the ElliĆ°aárdalur Valley and Park in Reykjavik, Iceland. (WilkinsonEyre)
By combining geothermal and vertical farming technologies in a resort-style biodome, a new Reykjavik project could become a model for 21st century sustainable tourism.

The Aldin Biodome Resort secured planning permission late last year to build the world’s first geo-climate biodome, a new type of heated greenhouse resort that grows its own exotic food, hosting dining facilities, yoga classes and other events, and providing comfort, health and nourishment all-year-round, while being entirely naturally carbon-emissions free in operations.

The whole complex will be heated by tapping into the region’s abundant geothermal energy in the form of excess hot spring water from a direct source on site, which is part of Reykjavik’s supply system.

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