Drawing, modelling, and discussion in our joined groups. We brainstormed the idea and sketched some new ideas. We decided to focus on the dome idea, so although still using the ear shaped footprint, we wanted the whole structure to reflect the geodesic dome. Therefore the smaller dome and bench has now just become the cut away piece of dome incorporated into the dome shape, to form a doorway. This gives a more flowing, complete shape.
Sketches of designs.
Making the model. Here you can see the pentagon shapes that make up the dome.
We decided on a geodesic dome for the structure. This is a dome made up of traingles, which gives it strength. We will construct the dome from bolted copper pipes, and found a website that calculates the size of each piece needed, so we can work out how to construct the whole dome. The dome will have part of it missing, and this bit will create the second shelter on the other side. Hopefully tying the whole design together. Extra copper pipes may be needed to support the structure. Random panels of the dome will be cladded in metal sheeting, that also bolts on to the joins.
