I have designs for polyhedron structures, as both timber frame and modifiable Structural Insulated Panels (SIP's) . Scalability, changes the framework for proper structural design loading, but I've already carried out most of the calculation requirements.
Most of the polyhedra shapes, I have already worked out are as follows:
The Truncated Icosahedron (AKA, the SoccerBall)
The Rhombic Dodecahedron (Multi-Unit conjoin-able, hexagonal floor plan)
The Deltoid IcosaTetrahedron (conjoin-able, octagon floor plan)
The rhombic triacontahedron and enneacontahedron are larger and more rounded floor plan types; though I do not recommend these for newer builders, due to the larger numbers of panels, and their fastening requirements.
I also have a few other experimental shapes, that are under "exploratory" development... possibly more on those later?
Most of the polyhedra shapes, I have already worked out are as follows:
The Truncated Icosahedron (AKA, the SoccerBall)
The Rhombic Dodecahedron (Multi-Unit conjoin-able, hexagonal floor plan)
The Deltoid IcosaTetrahedron (conjoin-able, octagon floor plan)
The rhombic triacontahedron and enneacontahedron are larger and more rounded floor plan types; though I do not recommend these for newer builders, due to the larger numbers of panels, and their fastening requirements.
I also have a few other experimental shapes, that are under "exploratory" development... possibly more on those later?
I took this on as a personal project, many years ago, as a simplification to the various different triangles required for a "conventional" geodesic structure. It helped ease the confusion of proper panel placement, for "newcomers" to some build & assembly. Some of these designs offer a variety of different floor plan "shapes "(such as hexagonal & octogon floors); though the designs I offer make highly efficient use (minimal waste) of both lumber and sheet materials.
I keep myself available for purchase of designs, consulting, and any additional troubleshooting for design changes.
I keep myself available for purchase of designs, consulting, and any additional troubleshooting for design changes.
Owned By Jason D. Phillips
Emailphillips.scorpion8@gmail.com