Chapter 10 1/2

Chapter 10 1/2

This is a model combining the basic diamond panel module structure, left, with a clear panel spheroid. Alex helped to assemble this. It was a larger sphere (consolidation of a 6V) with a lot of parts. Quite interesting how the dowels, which are getting sort of long, start to look like and take the place of struts

Gregg

Thanks for the updates. I am interested -- it still takes me some time to get the concepts. I have to look very closely to pick out the descriptions (which are very clear - just can't get my eye trained to readily see the formations).

Keep them coming - I still have a couple of segments left to open, but they will be finished by tomorrow. Have to give up my computer shortly to prepare for my move the another building.

thanks so much for the info

jan

Chapter 11

What became apparent quickly with the basic diamond panel module
was that (if it were to be used for housing) the usable space or floor
area inside of the module was severely hampered by the lack of vertical
dimension in the wall panels and by the steep slope of the roof panels.
We already had modified the base course, perhaps we could do the
same for the upper level walls and roofs. The first model photo right
has increased height wall panels. Looks sort of like a Swiss chalet
perhaps. Note that the wall panels become sort of hexagonal. This model included a similar hexagonal wall panel with a flatter top
edge angle and the proportions of the diamonds change. These get
squarer as the roof slope flattens out. The reduced floor to floor height
would result in cost savings in materials. The edge connections are two
way in these models wherein the panels are creating an exterior
envelope only. Interior floors and wall panels would be added
separately.

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