Difference between revisions of "Geodesic Temple"
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icosahedron Icosahedron]: a regular polyhedron with 20 identical equilateral triangular faces which is also a geodesic volume and a platonic solid.<BR> | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icosahedron Icosahedron]: a regular polyhedron with 20 identical equilateral triangular faces which is also a geodesic volume and a platonic solid.<BR> | ||
Some icosahedrons can be left free-standing on the ground so they can be moved/rolled by anyone to reconfigure the piece.<BR> | |||
The Dex is transformed by being covered with similar icosahedrons.<BR> | The Dex is transformed by being covered with similar icosahedrons.<BR> | ||
Possible materials: wood, cardboard, paper...<BR> | Possible materials: wood, cardboard, paper...<BR> | ||
Probable material: 2x4 wooden studs.<BR> | |||
Lighting: multiple opportunities. Elements of new Leo Sign could be mounted on the struts.<BR> | Lighting: multiple opportunities. Elements of new Leo Sign could be mounted on the struts.<BR> | ||
Revision as of 17:43, 15 December 2010
Project for a burnable sculpture by Disorient at Burning Man 2011
Media:Dis_ico_install_2011.skp
Description: a modular, self-supported, burnable sculpture/environment made of icosahedrons.
Icosahedron: a regular polyhedron with 20 identical equilateral triangular faces which is also a geodesic volume and a platonic solid.
Some icosahedrons can be left free-standing on the ground so they can be moved/rolled by anyone to reconfigure the piece.
The Dex is transformed by being covered with similar icosahedrons.
Possible materials: wood, cardboard, paper...
Probable material: 2x4 wooden studs.
Lighting: multiple opportunities. Elements of new Leo Sign could be mounted on the struts.
Skin: sides can be (partially) skinned individually. Skinning the structure would help with shade, burn and lighting but would create more resistance to the wind which is a problem on the playa. Maybe only lower parts of the structure are skinned?.
Notes:
- Loops would help with structural integrity. How do we make loops using icosahedrons?
Funding:
- Apply for grants: Figment, Burning Man, Coachella
