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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Biosphere 2



Last year we went to the Biosphere 2 I did a short piece on this back in 2007 but i wasn't really blogging yet and really didn't know how to add photos all that much so didn't get but a few photos on, but i did want to share this again. Click here to find out more about the beginning of the tour.

Two missions, between 1991 and 1994, sealed Biospherians inside the glass enclosure to measure survivability.






This was there kitchen area
This is one of the labs


If you click on this next photo you may be able to read part of what there life was like
Part of the rain forest

If you ever get to Arizona stop and check it out, they are now doing some other research there.
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42 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2008 10:22 PM

    great photos of this place! have a nice weekend!

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  2. TomFebruary 24, 2008 12:22 AM

    What a fastenating place, it could just be that is what earth buildings might all be like in time. vast areas undercover and regulated airflow. Globle warming and pollution (man) WILL one day kill the planet, just maybe this is a look at the future.

    Very interesting Post... enjoyed my visit here very much and left me wanting to read up more on these places.

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  3. eastcoastlifeFebruary 24, 2008 8:21 AM

    This is so fascinating! I would love to live in one. Do they accept foreigners? hehe...

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  4. DickFebruary 24, 2008 8:34 AM

    Wow, this is very interesting. Great post.

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  5. DonnaFebruary 24, 2008 8:56 AM

    Too bad it didn't work out like they thought it would..oh well. Great pictures though!

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  6. SandyCarlsonFebruary 24, 2008 9:07 AM

    I seem to remember John Denver doing something similar a long time ago at Windstar. This is very interesting, Lilli.

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  7. PaulieFebruary 24, 2008 9:27 AM

    I think I read about that somewhere in the past. Interesting photos!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2008 9:33 AM

    it is interesting post indeed...

    Will you visit my WS“

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  9. JulianaFebruary 24, 2008 9:34 AM

    what an nice pics you have :D

    My WS in here

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  10. CarverFebruary 24, 2008 9:37 AM

    That's a very interesting post and great shots.

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  11. LizFebruary 24, 2008 10:20 AM

    Great post, very interesting too. Happy WS.

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  12. BarbaraFebruary 24, 2008 10:32 AM

    What an interesting place to visit. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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  13. SabineMFebruary 24, 2008 12:17 PM

    I used to live in Scottsdale/Phoenix and had the chance to go the Biosphere! VERY COOL!
    Regarding the charcoal
    It helps stomach issues, I bought it at Whole Foods, here is a link of what it is Activated Charcoal
    My mom used to give it to me as a child for diahrea!

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  14. JeanneFebruary 24, 2008 12:18 PM

    amazing pictures....and seems a nice place to visit :) happy WS

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  15. Trish ~ ♥ ~February 24, 2008 3:19 PM

    Wonderful photos and so interesting to see. I had to study this in one of my biology classes. Thanks for the post!

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  16. DeeMomFebruary 24, 2008 4:05 PM

    Wow what a complex. That is sure a neat place…
    Rain forest and all WOW
    DId you attend any lectures while you were there?

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  17. ShiongeFebruary 24, 2008 4:43 PM

    Very interesting Lilli, we have a research centre here known as Biopolis and seems like they are all very fascinating.

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  18. SharonFebruary 24, 2008 5:44 PM

    Very interesting post! You took some great pictures of the place. I'd like to visit it myself!

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  19. EmmyroseFebruary 24, 2008 6:06 PM

    very interesting photos. i love it :)

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  20. Napaboaniya.Elaine LingFebruary 24, 2008 6:12 PM

    Really interesting and innovative place :-) Thanks for sharing about the place!

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  21. AishaFebruary 24, 2008 6:22 PM

    That's amazing! It would be fun to visit that one someday.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2008 6:23 PM

    What a lovely place to visit. Its like having a peek at the future houses :)

    Have a great week, Lilli and regards to Nevada.

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  23. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsFebruary 24, 2008 6:33 PM

    I was there 2 year ago. Isn't it amazing? If you are near Tucson, try to visit the botanical gardens....
    Penny

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2008 6:49 PM

    hi lilli! these structures are as interesting (if not more!) than the stories behind them. i love the pics. it's amazing how we learn new things just by bloghopping! have a great week! :D

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  25. SandyCarlsonFebruary 24, 2008 6:58 PM

    Lilli,
    I'm back to invite you to participate in this meme:
    Writing in Faith: Thoughts

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  26. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2008 7:18 PM

    This is very interesting. My husband would love to learn about this as he is a science buff.

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  27. NatalieFebruary 24, 2008 7:41 PM

    I didn't know those really existed. I remember seeing a movie that made fun of them though. It was a stupid Pauly Shore movie.

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  28. MeggieFebruary 24, 2008 8:39 PM

    What an interesting place! I'd like to know what types of things were learned from the experiement. Facinating!

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  29. LalaineFebruary 24, 2008 9:50 PM

    wow!it's an interesting place and I love the architecture!

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  30. HiPnCooLMoMMaFebruary 24, 2008 9:51 PM

    beautiful photos, thanks for sharing, it enables us to see interesting places we have not been to, but at least in pictures though.

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  31. Rune EideFebruary 24, 2008 11:10 PM

    I hope they are out by now... :-)

    Re you comment - Anyone is of course welcome to make comments or post a bridge on their site (with a link)!

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  32. tigerfishFebruary 25, 2008 1:25 AM

    I would love to visit that too! So interesting.
    Hmmm...and esp if I could work in those kitchen in the biosphere. How great!

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  33. quintarantinoFebruary 25, 2008 2:25 AM

    Seems to me this is a most fascinating place to visit. Since I'm on the other side of the ocean, your post was marvellous. Allowed me to have a general picture of the whole set.

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2008 2:41 AM

    I love that place! So modern and Sci-fi LOL! Can't wait to go inside. Happy WS! And thanks for doing the tag I really appreciate it.

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  35. Kerri FarleyFebruary 25, 2008 3:17 AM

    Very interesting!!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2008 4:46 AM

    Very interesting experiment and photos too. Hope they are all able to go out already. Thanks for the visit.

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  37. AndreaFebruary 25, 2008 5:01 AM

    Interesting pictures. Great post

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  38. dotFebruary 25, 2008 5:05 AM

    Amazing pictures! I'm glad someone was willing to do that. I'm not so sure I would have been willing.

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  39. Heart of RachelFebruary 25, 2008 5:12 AM

    I'm fascinated with the Biosphere research. I think it's a great project that aims to protect mankind in case something terrible happens to the world.

    Thanks for visiting both my blogs. I appreciate it.

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  40. BengbengFebruary 25, 2008 6:07 AM

    this is an awesome post.. i really need to see more of the world. u helped me to see a little more today. thanks

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  41. MarieFebruary 25, 2008 2:22 PM

    This is very interesting. Fascinating place. Great post.

    Have a nice day :)

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  42. Max-eFebruary 27, 2008 10:31 AM

    What an amazing building

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