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How geodesic domes work
Perhaps it's no surprise that some people want to make the buildings themselves more in tune with the environment. Or it could simply be that people just really like the idea of living inside giant soccer balls, which is what geodesic domes look like.
In short, geodesic domes are structures that look like half spheres made up of many triangle supports. Geodesic domes (and the homes based on those designs) are extremely efficient and inexpensive.
Full article at HowStuffWorks.com.
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