IT'S TIME TO VISIT TERRA DUBAI EXPO 2020'S SUSTAINABILITY PAVILION

 

Which would you choose if you had to choose between saving the planet Earth and landing on Mars? Will you be willing to make changes in your daily life in order to save a rainforest? Isn't this a conundrum? This is also one of the many ways that Terra, Dubai Expo 2020's Sustainability Pavilion, wants to inspire tourists to understand their interaction with the world.

Terra Pavilion, designed by Grimshaw Architects of the United Kingdom, boasts a huge canopy studded with over 1000 solar panels. These contain a huge amount of energy, enough to fuel a car halfway to Mars! Terra is at the forefront of futuristic science, with 18 energy trees that rotate and collect energy from the sun's direction. It is expected to receive LEED Platinum certification, which is the highest level of certification for environmentally friendly architecture.

Not only that, but Terra aspires to be a Net Zero Energy and Net Zero Water plant, rendering it a fully self-sufficient structure in the desert. Its aim is to demonstrate that sustainability can be accomplished anywhere and under any circumstances.

Terra's three key aims are to encourage people to pursue a more natural way of life, to combat climate change, to use renewable energy instead of fossil fuels, and to use water in more intelligent and sustainable ways, among other things.

Terra is a place where you can observe our human interaction with nature, as well as how rampant consumerism is preventing a perfect equilibrium between the two. It provides an exploratory and immersive environment in which you can stroll through rainforests, beaches, and natural wonders while learning about healthy lifestyle options in each.

Visitors would be exposed to the world when passing through time at the outset of the trip. This is in the shadow of one of the many energy trees. Then there's the introduction of humanity and our insatiable appetite for consumerism. This has resulted in a huge shift in the way the planet operates, and it has occurred at a pace that is unsustainable.

Visitors then proceed to the big canopy with solar panels, where they can play with the giant pinball machine, as well as the strong-man striker amusements and fixed bikes.

The guests are then led on an unforgettable trip through the rainforest and through the waters of the ocean, complete with 360o sensory treats, before being faced with harsh reality. This will take you to the Sea of Consumption Hall, where you will see the consequences of our consumerist culture.

Visitors are asked several "would you rather" questions at different points in the immersive collaborative educational tour, allowing them to reflect on serious problems facing the world. The answers are gathered at the numerous checking stations strategically placed along the course, compiled, and then shown on a scoreboard. This encourages you to get a sense of how the viewer feels about biodiversity and climate change. It allows tourists to come to their own conclusions regarding the morality of the situation and whether such a dramatic change is necessary. There's also a Future Principles Facility with hydroponic gardens and dioramas showcasing a variety of environmentally friendly options.

Terra also uses innovative drainage methods, such as recycling grey water and reducing water use by 75%. It also includes technologies for converting water from air and reducing carbon emissions.

After Expo 2020, the complete Terra Pavilion will be turned into a Science Center. With over 200 countries expected to attend Expo 2020, visitors will be able to see and learn about alternative approaches to Dubai Developers, as well as initiatives that provide viable solutions to today's problems. Expo 2020 offers a worldwide forum for people all around the world to interact, innovate, and be inspired. Expo 2020 will run from October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, with two other thematic pavilions, Opportunity and Versatility, expected to open shortly.

Terra Pavilion will open on January 22, 2021, with pre-sale slots and tickets beginning at only AED 25. You will visit between the hours of 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. At any given time, 3000 people can be accommodated. This year's instructional and immersive destination is a must-see. Are you able to immerse yourself in a world of natural wonders and technological discoveries? I want to see you there!