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Build a homemade geodesic dome

Build a homemade geodesic dome
A Geodesic Dome Some years ago I built a geodesic dome out of ½ inch galvanized steel electrical conduit, to serve as an aviary for chickens and small parrots. I wrote a computer program to calculate the proper lengths of steel tubing, and draw the diagram shown below: The dome is made from three different lengths of tubing. The ends of the tubes are smashed flat with a hammer, and then holes are drilled in the flat ends for a bolt to go through to connect up to six of the tubes together. For this project, something a little more modest in size is required. For the first attempt at a smaller dome, I used bamboo kebab skewers and gumdrops. You will need these materials for the gumdrop dome: 90 skewers 7¾ inches long 85 skewers 7½ inches long 80 skewers 6½ inches long 11 green gumdrops 15 orange gumdrops 50 red gumdrops Cellophane tape Click on photo for a larger picture Next, five medium sticks are stuck into the red gumdrops, and the pentagon is no longer flat. A Paper Geodesic Dome

Sustainable Domes - Geodesic Dome - Aquaponics Domes :: Home ZRAlt! » STRUTTURE GEODETICHE E ARCHITETTURA PARAMETRICA Un workshop introduttivo sulle strutture reciproche nella Scienza del Design di Biagio Di Carlo Un padiglione di cartone: la leggerezza delle idee di Massimo Russo La Scienza del Design può essere considerata come il ponte geometrico esistente tra arte e scienza. La sfera e la cupola racchiudono il massimo spazio col minimo impiego di materiale e conservano bene il calore interno offrendo poca superficie alle difficoltà climatiche esterne. Nonostante la sua leggerezza, la cupola può sopportare carichi molto elevati. Slides La persona che si trova all’interno di uno spazio sferico ha l’impressione di essere al centro delle cose e avverte chiaramente la presenza del rigore geometrico legato alla bellezza e alla perfezione presente nelle strutture a sezione aurea. Connessa allo studio del macrocosmo riflesso nel microcosmo, questa antica conoscenza da sempre appare e scompare. Leonardo Da Vinci Cupola sezionata a 3/8 di ellissoide del diametro di 9,60 m. Altezza al centro 2,40 m. Slides

Domerama Metodi e modelli matematici per le Applicazioni :: a.a. 2009-2010 Questa pagina raccoglie il materiale presentato nell'anno accademico 2009-2010 nell'ambito del corso Metodi e modelli matematici per le applicazioni. Il corso si svolge il martedì dalle 8:30 alle 12:30 in aula Pirani (mattatoio). Gli studenti della triennale possono frequentare il corso come altra attività formativa. L'obiettivo del corso è quello di introdurre l'utilizzo dei linguaggi di scripting all'interno dei CAD per realizzare modelli di architettura parametrica. Questa tecnica permette di automatizzare operazioni ripetitive, creare strumenti personalizzati di modellazione e di analisi, realizzare con precisione modelli complessi o creare modelli che dipendono dinamicamente da un insieme di parametri. Le competenze acqusite comprenderanno i primi rudimenti di programmazione in linguaggio RhinoScript (utilizzato da Rhinoceros), la capacità di descrivere una forma in modo matematicamente preciso e di codificare questa descrizione in un programma. Riferimenti Sfide proposte Procedure

Monolithic domes Monolithic dome office Monolithic Domes are constructed following a method that requires a tough, inflatable Airform, steel-reinforced concrete and a polyurethane foam insulation. Each of these ingredients is used in a technologically specific way. This technology was developed by the Monolithic Dome Institute (MDI). The domes can be designed to fit any architectural need: homes, cabins, churches, schools, gymnasiums, arenas and stadiums, bulk storages, landlord dwellings and various other privately or publicly owned facilities. The dome, when finished, is earthquake, tornado and hurricane resistant (FEMA rates them as "near-absolute protection" from F5 tornadoes and Category 5 Hurricanes). [edit] Ecoshells MDI has also developed the technology to build so-called "EcoShells". EcoShells are easy to build, easy to teach others to build and fast to construct. It has been estimated that Haiti, for example, needs approximately 200,000 EcoShells to house up to 1 million people. [edit] See also

How to Build a GeoDome Greenhouse - Northern Homestead When it comes to gardening in colder climates, a greenhouse is almost a must have. It extends the growing season and gives the plants a lot more heat. With a greenhouse, we can actually pick ripe tomatoes here and grow some plants that we would not be able to without one. Very unique, lightweight structure Stable in wind and under snow Optimal light absorption Has the most growing ground space A unique hang-out place An eye catcher The GeoDome greenhouse seemed to be just what we were looking for. What materials to use? We looked at dozens of how-to instructions and even bought a pricy e-Book (with very little value). Here we share our GeoDome building experience for anyone who wants to build a GeoDome -Wood. Acidome is one of the best Geodome calculators we were able to find on the internet. The challenge with a 3V Dome is that the red struts at the bottom of the dome as shown above are 2.777% longer then all other red struts. First we had to cut the 2x6s to 2″ wide struts. .

El barro, las manos, la casa. Email+ 1Email Esta obra, dirigida por Gustavo Marangoni, es un gran documental didáctico sobre construcción natural.Filmado principalmente en la localidad de El Bolsòn, provincia de Rìo Negro, sur de la cordillera Argentina; fue realizado con el apoyo de la secretaría de Cultura de la Presidencia de la Nación. Y fue declarado de interés por el programa “Arquitectura y Construcción con Tierra” de la Facultad de Arquitectura, Diseño y Urbanismo de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Se trata de una mirada general a este tipo de construcción: sus características, su historia, los prejuicios que tenemos sobre la tierra como material de construcción, sus virtudes y también sus desventajas (y como superarlas). Jorge Belanko charla con vecinos aclarando dudas generales como por ejemplo, si es posible realizar este tipo de casas en zonas lluviosas como las nuestras, los diferentes estilos de construcción, la posibilidad de la autoconstrucción, entre otros temas. Ver video (nuevo enlace):

The Monolithic Dome Monolithic Domes are constructed following a method that requires a tough, inflatable Airform, steel-reinforced concrete and a polyurethane foam insulation. Each of these ingredients is used in a technologically specific way. Our domes can be designed to fit any architectural need: homes, cabins, churches, schools, gymnasiums, arenas and stadiums, bulk storages, landlord dwellings and various other privately or publicly owned facilities. Monolithic Domes meet FEMA standards for providing near-absolute protection and have a proven ability to survive tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, most manmade disasters, fire, termites and rot. They are cost-efficient, earth-friendly, extremely durable and easily maintained. Beginning in 1970, Monolithic Domes have been built and are in use in virtually every American state and in Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia. Monolithic Domes are neither restricted by climate nor by site location. Monolithic Domes are flexible.

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