Geodesic Domes

Introduction to Geodesic Domes and Structure



R. Buckminster Fuller spent much of the early 20th Century looking for ways to improve human shelter by:

  • Applying modern technological know-how to shelter construction.
  • Making shelter more comfortable and efficient.
  • Making shelter more economically available to a greater number of people.
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Dome Manufacturers

Listing of Dome Manufacturers

Aluminum Geodesic Spheres

Specializes in aluminum geodesic domes and spheres and geodesic modeling kits. Has a 6' playdome.
Building types: Specialized ⋅ Market area: worldwide

2111 Southwest 31st Avenue
Pembroke Park, FL 33009
Contact: Edwin O'Toole: (954) 963 2341

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Geodesic Domes by J. Baldwin

Domes have been around for centuries. What makes geodesic domes different?




Efficiency. A sphere is already efficient: it encloses the most volume with the least surface. Thus, any dome that is a portion of a sphere has the least surface through which to lose heat or intercept potentially damaging winds.

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Geodesic Dome Galleries



Click on the image above to view Geodesic Domes in the Dome gallery


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World's 10 Largest Domes



above: some of the World's 10 largest Domes



1. Fantasy Entertainment Complex - Kyosho Isle, Japan, 710 feet

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2. Multi-Purpose Arena - Nagoya, Japan, 614 feet

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nagoya-dome.co.jp

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Additional Dome Resources

American Ingenuity Dome Homes
Antennas for Communication, Radomes, dishes etc., including geodesic constructions.


Building A Dome Home
Book and/or CD-ROM compiled by a couple in Oregon who built a dome which includes all the stages, pitfalls, tips and tricks, and a 3-D animated construction of a dome.

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