What is the problem ALDIN aims to inspire people to participate in solving
You can in many ways describe humanity today as if there has been a disconnection between man and nature. This is especially true in urban environments where man stands alone and far away from nature. This disconnection has brewed climate
How is ALDIN Biodome financed
ALDIN Biodome is a privately funded innovation project. For the first years most of the investment has been in the form of a lot of work by the founder and collaborators. Financing is still in process but a conditional
How did the idea come about
The innovator of ALDIN Biodome is Hjördís Sigurðardóttir, CEO “I’m driven by a passion for creating a healthier future. I was raised in the Icelandic countryside, but have lived in many places, home and abroad. I can vividly remember the magical
Who are the current owners
The company is still mostly owned by its original founder. Hjördís Sigurðardóttir founder and CEO owns 84%. A company owned by Ágúst Freyr Ingason owns 7% and Startup -Reykjavík Invest owns 6%.
WilkinsonEyre gets green light for giant geothermal-powered biodome in Iceland
London-based practice WilkinsonEyre has just been granted planning permission for the Aldin Biodomes, a massive biodome complex that will showcase a rich tropical environment and local food production techniques in Iceland’s Reykjavik region. Designed for local consultancy firm Spor í sandinn, the
ALDIN Biodome – Awakens the senses – Pálína Jónsdóttir
Part of a series of video interviews were people and professionals reflect on the ALDIN Biodome concept being developed in Reykjavík, Iceland. “"Hjördís asked me to imagine how to activate ALDIN biodome for artistic activities”. “ALDIN is a new place with cultivation
ALDIN Biodome – Awakens the senses – Hrólfur Karl Cela
Part of a series of video interviews were people and professionals reflect on the ALDIN Biodome concept being developed in Reykjavík, Iceland. “I find this project extremely exciting… …this is a new concept for us thus we have until know been
ALDIN Biodome – Awakens the senses – Paul Baker
Part of a series of video interviews were people and professionals reflect on the ALDIN Biodome concept being developed in Reykjavík, Iceland. “For the past two years we have been exploring various ideas to do with the ALDIN biome…” “Our aim is