From: Charles J Knight (c.knight_at_juno.com)
Date: 03/05/00
Date: Sun, 5 Mar 2000 10:05:28 -0600 Subject: Re: Dome design Message-ID: <20000305.100614.-269581.1.c.knight@juno.com> From: Charles J Knight <c.knight_at_juno.com>
> Translucent blueberry? Pretty, but a MAJOR solar design flaw under
> the sun
> of a Florida summer! And my wife would object strenuously to the
> "translucent" part.
Whoops...I just went back and read every word of my recent posts. I did,
at one point, mention translucency. I might not be a bad idea, if done
right.
Here's my thought.
An opaque frame with no "windows" per se. Only translucent panels for
admitting light. Realistically, most houses have a lousy view...clear
windows
could be used to frame the view, and the rest could be used for general
light.
Picture a "frosted" looking white dome with translucent colored
triangular
panels available for windows. This used to be done in "Four Seasons"
windows in traditional houses, so it's based on a traditional design,
though
it also implies iMac type color options, which could become exterior
design
elements for their owners...not to mention a strong graphic element
internally.
Conversely, a "blueberry" or other funky colored dome, with translucent
frosted "white" windows. With the long strip arrangements of windows
possible
in a dome, this might be a very strong visual element, too, while not
providing
only colored light to the interior.
What is the use of a *clear* window, when there is nothing to see?
It might work...
-- Chuck Knight
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