Dynamic structural support; depending upon the location oof any given force, a section can either provide support by tension or by compression; and distributed across the various connections in connecting hub.
A sufficiently reinforced exterior can distribute the forces across the base of dome. So, a two or more story dome could be designed to suspend the upper floors by supporting the load under tension from the top of the dome. So the bottom flow would be completely open space without being interrupted by structural support columns.
A completely open ground floor design would be impressive.
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Pretty cool. What are the advantages of building with a dome?
Ooof. Big question. Lots of pros and cons.
I'll leave this tab open and try to come back to it.
Minimum surface to volume Ratio: retain heat/cold
Dynamic structural support; depending upon the location oof any given force, a section can either provide support by tension or by compression; and distributed across the various connections in connecting hub.
A sufficiently reinforced exterior can distribute the forces across the base of dome. So, a two or more story dome could be designed to suspend the upper floors by supporting the load under tension from the top of the dome. So the bottom flow would be completely open space without being interrupted by structural support columns.
A completely open ground floor design would be impressive.