Friday, July 16, 2010

Modern history of domes

The enlightened minds who adapted the ancient dome shape from church cupolas into livable space:
  • Wallace Neff (architect) is the originator of monolithic dome homes and the one who coined the word "airform" houses.  Read here.
  • Jonathan Zimmerman (architect).  Read a .pdf file about domes here.
  • Dr. Arnold Wilson (civil engineer).  Read about his approach here.
  • The South brothers (builders). USA Patent holders.  Read their story here.

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