Geodesic Domes: Math Raises the Roof

Synopsis

Discusses whether dome size should influence its geometry; how chord factors are calculated; what geometric patterns govern the design, and how a list of materials is drawn up. Many mathematical concepts are explored with particular emphasis on three-dimensional coordinate geometry and symmetry.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 20 min. Videocassette. VHS. col. 20 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1982

Availability

Out of Distribution

Uses

General mathematical interest to sixth formers and first-year undergraduates. Also of interest to civil engineers and architects.*

Subjects

Mathematics

Keywords

geodesic domes

Credits

Producer

David Nulsen

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Nulsen (David) Enterprises

Distributor

Name

Patterson (Edward) Associates

Phone

01303 264195

Fax

01303 264195

Address

Treetops
Cannongate Road
HYTHE
Kent
CT21 5PT