Catholic University Students Reconstruct Smithsonian Artifact Live at Museum, July 5-7
By the nature of their geometry, geodesic domes can support more load and have higher wind resistance than any other shelters of comparable size and weight.
- By the nature of their geometry, geodesic domes can support more load and have higher wind resistance than any other shelters of comparable size and weight.
- The students, faculty, and museum staff will build the historic dome live as part of the exhibit in the museum’s Flag Hall from July 5 to 7.
- “Reconstructing ‘Weatherbreak’: Geodesic Domes in an Age of Extreme Weather” will be on view through July 27.
- Students developed models, worked on the fabrication of missing parts, planned the reconstruction, and undertook two test builds on campus in preparation for the live build.