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Use of Geodesic Domes
The geodesic dome, designed by Buckminister Fuller, has many advantages
over traditional construction methods:
- Traditional housing in desert areas was constructed with wood
- a scarce resource- as the building material. The geodesic dome
is constructed with easily available scrap material (from agricultural
implements, tractors, bullock carts pump sets).
- The roof in a geodesic dome can carry much more weight of thatch,
and even support the weight of a human.
- Traditional thatch houses need replacement every year and cannot
stand heavy weights; the span is small.
- The geodesic dome can be easily dismantled and carried in a
knapsack. It is ideal for emergency relief housing.
3 metre dome (for dispensaries, telephone booths)
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Rs. 3,000 (US $ 66)
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6 metre dome (for housing a family of four, pathology lab,
primary school)
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Rs. 6,000(US $ 132)
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10 metre dome (for meeting halls capable of accomodating
over 100 people)
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Rs. 10,000 (US $ 222) |
Social Work and Research
Centre
Tilonia, Rajasthan, India
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