Domes
Explore the world of Synergetics and the connection between geometry and architecture. Here are photos and building plans for geodesic domes pioneered by Buckminster Fuller, air form domes, steel reinforced domes, concrete shell monolithic domes and other dome projects.
Geodesic Domes
From our Architecture Glossary, illustration and definition for the term Geodesic Dome, with links and resources
From our Architecture Glossary, illustration and definition for the term Geodesic Dome, with links and resources
Monolithic Domes
Also known as EcoShells, Monolithic Domes can survive tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, and insects. See photos and learn about Monolithic Dome construction.
Also known as EcoShells, Monolithic Domes can survive tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, fire, and insects. See photos and learn about Monolithic Dome construction.
The Esplanade
This dome-shaped entertainment center in Singapore caused great controversy. Story and photos from your Guide.
This dome-shaped entertainment center in Singapore caused great controversy. Story and photos from your Guide.
The Georgia Dome
The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia is the world's largest cable-supported domed stadium. Its roof is 290 feet hight.
The Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia is the world's largest cable-supported domed stadium. Its roof is 290 feet hight.
Louisiana Superdome
Completed in 1975, the Louisiana Superdome has been described as the largest domed structure in the world.
Completed in 1975, the Louisiana Superdome has been described as the largest domed structure in the world.
The Millennium Dome
From your Guide, facts and links for the enormous Millennium Dome in Greenwich, England.
From your Guide, facts and links for the enormous Millennium Dome in Greenwich, England.
Spaceship Earth
The glittering globe at Disney's Epot is not a perfect geodesic dome, but it is based on Buckminster's principles. Here are facts and a photo, from your Guide.
The glittering globe at Disney's Epot is not a perfect geodesic dome, but it is based on Buckminster's principles. Here are facts and a photo, from your Guide.
University of Phoenix Stadium
Designed by architect Peter Eisenman, the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona is modeled after the shape of a barrel cactus.
Designed by architect Peter Eisenman, the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona is modeled after the shape of a barrel cactus.
Building Big: Domes
From the Public Broadcasting television show "Building Big," an introduction to dome construction with links to information about some of the world's most important domes.
From the Public Broadcasting television show "Building Big," an introduction to dome construction with links to information about some of the world's most important domes.