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Eden Project

Features

The Eden Project is an amazing piece of science-related architecture, and also raises environmental awareness. Read features relating to both aspects of Eden here.

Going Green

There is no doubt the nation is becoming more environmentally aware. We're all getting better at saving energy, buying organic food, and dealing with ethical companies. The recycling of household waste has doubled in the last four years, according to a report by Defra, with English households recycling more than a fifth of their waste in 2004/05.

Museum architecture

Museum architecture

What comes to mind when you think of museums? Gloomy, dusty rooms? Stuffy stone buildings? You may have to think again. Museum and heritage site architecture has come a long way in the last few years, with futuristic designs being recognised as art in their own right.

Ten things…

Ten things that you may not have known about Cornwall's Eden Project.

Ten things…