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Why do geodesic structures save on building materials?
The primary factor affecting efficient use of materials and energy in a structure is its shape. Think of a soap bubble. A sphere represents the smallest amount of material surface area needed to enclose a given volume of space. A divided sphere becomes one of the most efficient shapes known to enclose a given floor area.
Who invented the geodesic structure and for what purpose?
Buckminster Fuller, a philosopher, mathematician, engineer, historian and poet, invented the geodesic dome. One of Fuller's lifetime quests was to build designs to do more with fewer resources, foreseeing an eventual shortage in housing for humanity's growing population. He observed problems inherent in conventional construction techniques, as opposed to the ease of construction and indigenous strength of natural structures. Interested in creating a structure analogous to nature's own designs, he started to experiment with spherical geometry in the late 1940's. He patented the geodesic dome in 1951. Today geodesic domes are recognized to be the most efficient building systems known.
can be made in many sizes.
simple to build using the unique connector plates
I have heard that geodesic structures are very strong, and can withstand earthquakes and severe storms such as tornadoes and hurricanes... is this true?
Geodesic structures have shown themselves to endure through severe storms and earthquakes, due to the strength of their design. Geodesic domes have been used successfully for Antarctica radar towers with up to 200mph winds for over 25 years. Geodesic structures also increase options for placement on rugged, steep terrains.
Our domes use 2" x 4" struts to provide a very strong geodesic structure. Additionally, the Heavy Duty Connector System can be used with larger timber struts to increase strength, insulation capabilities, and snow and wind load capabilities.
Why are geodesic structures so strong? The nature of the spherical design provides strength because the stress is shared evenly by all the points of the structure. The dome shape allows environmental stress such as movement from an earthquake or wind or stress from snow loading to be evenly distributed throughout the structure. The geometry of the triangle offers additional strength to the dome shape.
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