, by Alice Dickinson, Comments Off on Bringing the study of STEM to life for Italian students
During July we hosted nearly 100 Italian students on educational excursions, bringing the study of STEM to life using geodesic domes. I Viaggi di Tels is based in Pavia, in the Lombardy region of Italy. Over the past 10 years they have brought Italians students to the UK for study vacations, in partnership with English […]
, by Chris Allen, Comments Off on What benefits can come from within a glasshouse?
From Kew Gardens to the Eden Project, a DIY lean-to or a Solardome ‘Haven’ the use of protected growing structures has transformed the range of plants we are able to grow in our northern climate. What these structures offer is not only an environment where plants can thrive but also somewhere special for humans to […]
, by Alice Dickinson, Comments Off on Architect gets more healthcare work after installing dome skylight in care home
Since his success in using a Solardome skylight to improve quality of life for residents at a care home in Wales, architect Tim Worsfold has picked up more work in the healthcare sector. We spoke to him about the project at Brindaavan Care Home to find out exactly what he did and whether he would […]
, by Samantha Bradley, Comments Off on University buildings now integral to the brand
Did you know? According to research by the London School of Economics over a third of university students have rejected a place at a higher education institution because of what they perceived as low quality university buildings and other facilities. Add to that the results of a recent Which survey that showed a whopping 57% […]
, by Samantha Bradley, Comments Off on Advancing ecology and environmental research
Our team has recently returned from Panama where they installed the first two, of six, Solardome® geodesic domes (6.11m SOLARDOME Capellas) at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute. Dedicated to understanding biological diversity, the Institute is one of the world’s leading research institutions. They provide a unique opportunity for long-term ecological studies in the tropics, and […]