From: Ernie (genesis_at_gtwn.net)
Date: 11/22/02
Message-ID: <001f01c2925f$8445a3a0$6ca4ecd8@pavilion> From: "Ernie" <genesis_at_gtwn.net> Subject: Fw: Simplicity domes / Play-House Date: Fri, 22 Nov 2002 13:44:00 -0600
With 10 4x8 sheets of Coroplast for instance, the 60 separate triangels of
the Dodeca-Dome can be made and fastened together with seam cover strips
made from the Coroplast. Diameter is 14'-7". You get 6 triangles from the 4
x 8 sheet [they are not exactly right triangles but could be and make the 2v
triacon http://www.gardendome.com/gd1_ez.html]. So cost could be even under
$200 total. Maybe use the 3/8" thick type for internal seam stiffeners,
screw or rivet all this together. Could use different colors and translucent
type for some light inside the dome.
Ernie
http://www.gardendome.com/dodeca_dome.html
> Simple is like these little paper models I make that one can print, cut
out,
> tape together in 15-30+ minutes depending on complexity. Enlarging this to
> something useable with coroplast/corulite is still easy / simple compared
> to making a conduit or hub+strut dome that needs to be covered, or
> precovered panels that have to be bolted together. The coroplast would
make
> a good simple, small structure that is portable and lightweight. I have
not
> made any yet. I did make some black coroplast cover panels for a 15 ft
> conduit dome that was (is) in the Zimmer Children's museum in L.A. And the
> 12 ft wood dome covered with r-max foam board that was taped together with
> duct tape, all silver reflective inside.
> http://www.gardendome.com/gd2_2x2_panels.JPG
> 19 dome paper model plans
http://www.gardendome.com/models/dome_models.html
> more paper plans http://www.geocities.com/model-world/indexe.html
> Ernie
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J & D Goldman" <jmgoldma_at_dwx.com>
> To: <domesteading_at_bootstrap.sculptors.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 7:40 PM
> Subject: Simplicity domes
>
>
> > The weather is finally starting to go bad around here, which means its
> > time to catch up on indoor projects. I'm still chipping away at Domes
> > for the Next Millenium, and hope to do more on that this winter.
> >
> > One idea for a chapter is Simplicity Domes. The main objective would
> > be to compile materials, designs, methods of construction, etc.,
> > that reduce the "reasons not to" when one considers a dome as an
> > alternative to the routine rectilinear structure. If nothing else,
> > its a leader to help people break the ice and try a dome for the first
> > time. This might be easiest to apply to small structures like sheds,
> > garages, place-in-the-woods, etc., but need not be limited to that.
> >
> > Of course, with the right hardware, it is true that domes are
> > assembled, rather than "built". For example, Ernie (and others) has
> > posted connector kits that take some of the guess work out of dome
> > raising. But to some extent this is a case of "easy to use = hard to
> > make", as someone has to do the up-front work, especially the thinking
> > part. (Rather reminds me of some great builders who often say the
> > same thing - "Sure, I can do complicated stuff - you got plans?") I
> > guess for Simplicity Domes, I'm thinking about ways to make domes from
> > commonly available materials (PVC pipe, EMT tubing, OSB, etc. with
> > tools you might have on hand, could afford to buy or perhaps rent,
> > even from jigs you can make easily. I've seen quite a few of these on
> > the web, and continue to collect them, but thought I'd put the idea
> > out on the list in case anybody has some strong desire to contribute
> > to such a chapter. I do a great deal of looking myself, but I'm sure
> > some of you will come up with something I've never seen and would not
> > have thought of.
> >
> > Even if you don't have anything now, if you spot something later
> > that might be useful, please send it my way. I hope to have several
> > pages of credits in the appendix!
> >
> > Thanks - Dan G.
> >
>
