One of a Kind Projects

Biosphere 2

Diversified served as the design-builder of this one of a kind facility. Biosphere 2 is a re-creation of the natural climates, life cycles, and ecosystems of the Planet Earth (Biosphere 1). It is the largest self-sustaining ecosystem ever conceived and built. It is also the largest space frame structure of its type in the world. The air exchange specification of no more than one percent per year is more stringent than a NASA space shuttle. In addition to the ecosystems, the project contained habitat space for long-term habitation by eight “biospherians.” The living quarters included apartments, kitchen facilities, laboratory space and recreation facilities.

Today, Biosphere 2 is owned by The University of Arizona and offers incredible educational and testing opportunities for environmentalists and scientists. It is open to visitors and is a major tourist attraction in Southern Arizona.

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