Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Dome Sweet Dome
Geodesic domes are made of interconnected triangles that approximate the shape of a sphere. This project shows you how to build a geodesic dome using rolled-up newspapers and tape and then test how much weight your dome can support.
Other
Science Toys: A Geodesic Dome
Directions on how to build a geodesic dome. Author used 1/2 inch galvanized steel electrical conduit, but directions using gumdrops, paper, and soda straws are also provided. Large diagrams and pictures plus accompanying descriptive text.
PBS
Pbs: Building Big: Geodesic Dome
A geodesic dome is constructed using newspaper for this activity. The activity is accompanied by a lesson plan, and a link to a 'Shapes Lab' where you can see through animation the strength of various shapes for construction.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: R. Buckminster Fuller
Read about the transcendentalist and inventor, R. Buckminster Fuller, who created the geodesic dome.
University of California
University of California: Triangles and Simplices
This site from the University of California deals with different applications and topics pertaining to triangles, particularly triangulation.
Creative Science Centre
Creative Science Centre: Information About Geodesic and Other Dome Structures
A collection of links to resources on domes, including geodesic domes.
The Henry Ford
Henry Ford Museum: R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House
A fun glimpse into the world of dymaxion. What does it mean? And what kind of house could it possibly be? The site just gives you a taste of the exhibit at the Henry Ford Museum.
My Hero Project
My Hero: R. Buckminster Fuller
This brief article on Richard Buckminister Fuller overviews his career as an architect and author and provides images and resources for further reading and research.