Biosphere 2 - the biggest living architecture and permaculture project of the 1990s

The NY Times recently did a retrospective on Biosphere 2. One could argue that it was the signature living architecture and permaculture project of the 1990's. It's where I first became interested in both disciplines, so as a Biosphere 2 research alum and fan I had to post the video. One of these days I'll write a long post about my time there; it was and continues to be an amazing place!

Green roofs at the Biosphere

-Way back when (over 10 years ago) I had an internship at Biosphere 2. It was a fantastic experience that influenced my career path and ambitions more than anything to date. So imagine my delight to learn about their current green roof research. In the industry, there is a dearth of information concerning appropriate materials and assemblies in arid green roof environments and Arizona is the perfect place to do research!

-What will be eating in 2050? If I were a betting man, I would double down on "micro-farming". Relatively low tech and inexpensive as well, I hope Western taste buds will be up for the challenge?

-Seton Hall University has started it's own permaculture design certificate program.. The first in New Jersey and the first, as far as I am aware, in the tri-state region. But you don't have to be enrolled at Seton Hall to join the movement. The National Student Food Center
is looking for more students to voice their opinions and assist in developing the national student food movement.