Geodesic Domes: Demonstrated and Explained with Cut-Out Models

Description

Each of the models in this book is both beautiful and interesting to make. Each also plays its part as a hands-on introduction to geodesic domes. With the aid of its models, this book explains the underlying theory for designing geodesic domes and shows how a sphere can be divided and subdivided symmetrically in order to create dramatic buildings which are light and strong and also have no need of internal support. Introduction Underlying Symmetry Divisions of the Sphere Domes by Truncation Domes by Subdivision Chord Factors Generating Domes from the Octahedron Generating Domes from the Icosahedron A Geodesic Rotunda A Faceted Hemisphere A Divided Sphere The 'Bucky Ball' Cover Title Contents and Instructions More with Less A Question of Underlying Symmetry; Angular Defect; Faces, Vertices and Edges Spherical Geometry; Triangles on a Sphere Equilateral Spherical Triangles Symmetrical Divisions of the Sphere Yet More Symmetry; Triacontahedral Symmetry Domes by Truncation Domes by Subdivision; Alternate Division Developing the Tiracon Division; Chord Factors Model A & CAPS - Generating Domes from the Octahedron Model B & CAPS - Generating Domes from the Icosahedron Dome Model C - A Geodesic Rotunda Dome Model D - A Faceted Hemisphere Dome Model E - A Divided Sphere Special Model F - The "Bucky" Ball