Climatron, Geodesic dome greenhouse in St. Louis, United States.
The Climatron spans 175 feet in diameter and reaches 70 feet in height, featuring aluminum tubes and rods forming its structural framework.
The Missouri Botanical Garden opened this pioneering air-conditioned greenhouse in 1960, designed by architects Murphy and Mackey using Fuller's geodesic principles.
The greenhouse maintains over 2,800 plants from 1,400 tropical species, including banana, cacao, coffee trees, and numerous orchid varieties.
The computerized climate control system keeps temperatures between 64°F and 85°F with 85 percent humidity to replicate tropical conditions.
The structure operates without interior support columns, utilizing 2,425 panes of heat-strengthened glass that contain a special energy-retaining coating.
Location: St. Louis
GPS coordinates: 38.61410,-90.25890
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:26
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