Eden Project Architecture Quiz

What was the initial inspiration behind the Eden Project architecture?

• Inspired by Greek mythology

• Inspired by Arthur Conan Doyle's lost worlds

• Inspired by ancient Egyptian architecture

• Inspired by modern skyscrapers

Where was the first green house in the world to contain a full-sized rainforest built?

• In a crater of a giant clay pit in Cornwall

• In a desert

• In a city center

• On top of a mountain

What was the initial challenge faced during the construction of the Eden Project?

• Financial constraints

• Constantly shifting ground due to ongoing mining

• Unstable structure of the dome

• Lack of skilled labor

What material was used for cladding the structure of the Eden Project?

• Glass and steel

• Wood and concrete

• ETFE

• Aluminum

What is the unique feature of the cladding material ETFE used in the Eden Project?

• It is environmentally inefficient

• It is incredibly light and efficient

• It is extremely heavy

• It uses a large volume of material

What is the main responsibility of the maintenance team at the Eden Project?

• General cleaning of the biomes

• Repairing structural damage

• Managing visitor tickets

• Organizing events and workshops

How are the pillows of the cladding designed to be replaced?

• They are replaced manually by the maintenance team

• They grow their own replacements

• They are replaced by robotic arms

• They cannot be replaced

What is the potential future development of the cladding system at the Eden Project?

• It will be painted with colorful patterns

• It will be removed completely

• It will be covered with natural plant life

• It will be replaced with traditional glass and steel

What is the significance of the connection between plants and buildings according to the text?

• There is no significance

• It is a purely aesthetic connection

• It is a connection that will become less important in the future

• It is a connection that will become closer in the future

What is the overall theme of the Eden Project architecture?

• Industrial revolution style

• Modern minimalism

• Sustainable design

• Baroque extravagance