"The hurt of one is the hurt of all, the honour of one is the honour of all." --From: "Recreating the World" by Michael and Judy Bopp
Geodesic dome technology was first developed by, R. Buckminster Fuller. "Geodesic" is natures most economical way of structuring. This technology is patterned after nature's tetrahedral based structural systems: For example, the atom, the mineral, the virus, and galaxies. This explains why geodesic domes are so strong. They are hurricane proof, earthquake proof, and can be made fire proof.
Geodesic domes are economical energy wise and very economical to build. They are also very easy to transport. There is no limit to their size - the bigger the better. One of Fuller's visions of the future was to dome over the large cities like New York City. This would reduce New York City's energy cost by eighty percent and the whole City would have a temperate climate all year round.
The environment of the Earth is in big trouble and millions are in need of housing. Even if we could provide housing at low cost, using conventional building methods; the cost to our environment would be devastating.
Domes "lend" themselves to sustainable communities. They are good for the environment and will provide low cost housing for everyone. Dome parts "factories" using templates could be put in place in each community, creating employment for community members and making the community more sustainable. After manufacturing the dome parts, any group of community members could take part in the assembly process, using the colour coded parts. This would help to build unity within the community and everyone would be able to contribute something.
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