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From Icarus to Skybubbles: Living Lightly in the Air… and Consciously
INNOVATION

The dream of flight has accompanied humanity since the days of Icarus. However, it was only in the 18th century, with the invention of the first inflatable structures, that this longing was realized in a surprising way—not with wings, but with air.

Inflatables didn’t just transform aviation; they also paved the way for a new relationship with our surroundings. Their way of occupying space—light, flexible, and ephemeral—offered an alternative to traditional architecture. Rather than erecting walls, they suggested a gentle coexistence with the world, as if one could merge with the landscape rather than colonize it.

Skybubbles carry that legacy forward into the 21st century, offering a renewed perspective. Sleeping inside a transparent, inflatable bubble is more than just a visual experience: it’s a radically different way of understanding tourism, architecture, and luxury. Lightness is not only in the structure itself, but also in the footprint we leave behind. There are no foundations, no permanent constructions, no irreversible impact… And that, precisely, is what makes them different.

But while the history of inflatables is also the story of technical and material innovation, at Skybubbles, we’ve decided to take it a step further. Perhaps we were inspired by the revolutionary architects of the 1960s, who instilled certain beliefs in us, or perhaps we simply believe that if one of our promises is a connection with nature, we must live up to that promise. We’ve made it our goal for both our materials and production processes to be as eco-friendly as possible. To make this a reality, a few years ago, we took the first step: we turned our entire factory—offices and production facilities—into a 100% self-sufficient site, powered by solar energy. We are officially carbon neutral in energy consumption: not a single watt of fossil fuel is burned.

Now, we are taking a second step: the main fabric used in Skybubbles, produced by the prestigious Ferrari brand, is now made with recycled polyester fibers. From now on, our bubbles will be made up of 40% recycled material, without compromising their technical performance or structural integrity. This change allows us to reduce the carbon footprint of the primary material by 30%. And no, we’re not doing this for image—greenwashing is not our thing.

We do it because we believe it’s our duty: Skybubbles aren’t a trend or a decorative gesture; they are a synthesis of technology, design, and sustainability—a way of living without invading. We know it’s our responsibility because we are part of a future-building movement, inspired by those who, before us, imagined inflatable structures as a way to create sustainable living.

We are the heirs of the thinking of the 20th-century pioneers: Richard Buckminster Fuller, Frei Otto, Ant Farm, and Hans-Walter Müller. We believe that innovation holds the solution: if we are going to offer a transformative experience, we also want it to be transformative for the planet.

In the end, Skybubbles are not just refuges from which to gaze at the stars; they are also a commitment—a way to show that it is possible to design intelligently, build conscientiously, and live lightly.

And that, undoubtedly, is a luxury in itself.