Ecodome

The Travelling Ecodome is a mobile, almost 11-metre-high, 22-metre-diameter green pavilion built for the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, designed to break down into a single shipping container between events. Schijf WVB used Diamonds to design the steel tubular frame supporting the moss-covered “leaf” cladding, sized for repeated assembly and disassembly rather than a single permanent installation.

The project

On behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs the Travelling Ecodome was developed, the ‘green’ business card for the Netherlands. After premiered in Amsterdam, the Ecodome will travel the world. The Ecodome is meant as an eye-catcher on world wide expositions, as promotion of the Netherlands.

Green forms the basis of the Travelling Ecodome, having the design, but also the combination of parts as unique and extraordinary features. It allows visitors to see and experience how green is integral part of lifestyle and a healthy environment. Science has shown that green has an intrinsic value.In the pavilion this added value for society is translated into solutions and design that amaze and inspire.

Designed to travel: a demountable structure

The steel carcass of the imposing dome, calculated Schijf WVB with Diamonds, is formed by “leaves” covered with moss to prolong retention of rainwater capture. The special thing about this project is that it must fit into a shipping container to be transported to other events and exhibitions. The structure is composed of tubular sections for easy assembly and disassembly. The dome stands loose on the ground and is almost 11 meters high and 22 meters in diameter. Solar panels on the frame ensure a zero energy dome.

Finishing touches

The dome is covered by canvas hanging on the inside and decorated with flower boxes on the outside.