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• This remains a relatively-unknown phenomenon that is poorly understood by architects, builders and home occupants.
• My primary references are the books Buckminster Fuller’s Universe by L. Steven Sieden (1989; pp208-9), BuckyWorks by J. Baldwin (1996; p36 & pp114-17) and Critical Path by R. Buckminster Fuller (1982; p211). Also, Buckminster Fuller’s Everything I Know lecture 10 (30 January 1975).
• Thanks to Chris Weekes for his help evaluating and explaining the physics behind the “chilling dome” effect.
• I discuss the “evidence for”, and the “evidence against” the physics of this chilling dome phenomenon in a blog post about Buckminster Fuller’s Chilling Domes.
Comments
Liam
Enjoyed this format! Thx!
Nick Helweg-Larsen
Hi, Great to see this, amazing job, thanks. I struggle deciphering his books and lectures. Nick =)
Michael Adams
Far south coast New South Wales. Want to see more.
Federico Camilo
I am an architect/designer working on CNC built Hempcrete structures, I think domes are awesome and the time has come to incorporate them into the architectural solutions needed for climate change. Great job presenting the work of Mr Fuller. A man who is the unsung hero of the 2oth century!
Matthew Fresolone
This was great! Really, fascinating and charming! Also. I found the newsletter button....
Matthew Fresolone
This was great! I look forward to more of your comics! Is there a mailing list or some sort of subscription service to alert me when you make another?
Johnny Hickman
I've heard of this before. It works.
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William
Truly excellent. THanks you
Raahul
I've been a big bucky dome fan for a long time. Domeshells offer that here in Queensland as an option so you can live the Geodesic dream Stuart. http://www.domeshells.com.au/
Stuart Morris
Great comic, thanks. I've been trying to get going on a documentary comic myself, have done some in the past, and I know the effort involved. I'm envious of your skill and output.