Introduction
Dubai, more specifically known for the skyscrapers and the luxury lifestyle, has come a long way in designing itself for environmentally sustainable development. City Walk features the City’s awareness towards environmental conservation and its desire to become an international hub for green projects as evidenced by the Green Planet, a biodome. As such, this will be one of the entertainment sites that will educate the visitors about tropical rain-forest, biosphere, balance of nature and the need to live in harmony with nature.
The Concept Behind the Green Planet
The Green Planet Dubai Was designed into existence with the intention of recreating a tropical rainforest environment amidst the desert of Dubai. It is basically used for educational and teaching ambition, both formal and informal, as well as for recreation and recess with the ultimate goal of cultural all age groups regarding the ecosystems of the world. This full-scale image of an Amazon rainforest is home to over 3,000 live plants and animals in a perfect model of earth’s smaller tropical habitats. This registered exhibition is both appealing and achieves the extraction of knowledge for the visitors on the importance of rainforests in our ecosystems.
Architectural Marvel and Sustainable Design
The architectural design of Green Planet Planet is a breath taking of creating the environment for green life and is an epitome of the dream of creating new environment in Dubai. The biodome reproduces the environmental conditions of a rainforest and the factors that normally accompany it such as temperature and humidity, the lighting included. The focal point of the Green Planet is an animated artificial tree with a diameter and a height of 25 meters which is the largest one in the world. This little known concept might just be referred to as the bio-dome which is served by the colloquial tree of life which sustains the growth of both plants and animals.
Biodiversity and Conservation energy
The concept of the Green Planet Dubai is not only a place to visit, but also an initiative in the protection of the environment. Through exposition of species that might be found in the bio-dome, viewers grasp the need to protect various species. It is involved in captive breeding of endangered species and it also works hand in hand with various international bodies that fight to protect wildlife species that are threatened with extinction.
Stressing the role of educational programs, the Green Planet aims at fostering passion for environmental conservation among children. Immersive displays and guides various great concepts that can help in understanding the complex dynamics of ecosystems.
Visitor Experience and Impact
This place that is situated in the Green Planet is one that will make you marvel. Instantly one is immediately immersed in this world – full of life and imbued with the green of the primes. This is due to the effects on the ear, eye, skin and overall body experience which is exotic; the sound of waterfalls, the view of flying birds, and green environments. There are different parts that can be visited and explored and these are; the forest floor, the mid-level or the understory, and the upper-level or the canopy where you get a glimpse of the numerous animals in action.
In general, the Green Planet does not cease after its doorsteps to influence the global environment and economy. The biodome plays an important role of informing the people and societies with the purpose of conserving the environment to ensure that a sustainable environment is maintained in future . It became a sign that people who live in cities can contribute to the planet’s well-being if they wanted to.
Conclusion
The Green Movement in Dubai is already in progress, and that marvelous project known as The Green Planet is a perfect proof of Dubai’s commitment to going green and supporting biodiversity. He has finally achieved what others dream of being the architect of this biodome not only offers a fun and virtual tour into the tropical rain forest but also serves a learning institution with high regard to conservation. With Dubai merging and pioneering in green strategies, the Green Planet is an eye opener and an optimistic sign that the city of modern architectural designs and technologies can be in harmony with the natural surroundings.
