Globated builiding structure

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1996-01-11

1998-06-16

Safavi, Michael

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Multiroom or level

Nonrectangular

52 66, 52 812, D25 19, E04H 300

Patent

active

057653267

ABSTRACT:
A spherical support structure is provided. The spherical support structure includes a plurality of interconnected rib structures defining a spherical shape. Each rib structure includes a vertical rib, horizontal members connected to the vertical rib, a plurality of exterior diagonal members extending diagonally outward from the rib structure for connection to other rib structures, and a plurality of internal diagonal members connected to the rib structure and extending diagonally between a spherical exterior shell and a spherical interior shell. The spherical exterior shell being connected to and enveloping the rib structures. The spherical interior shell being connected to the rib structures and forming spherical cavity therewithin. A plurality of floor structures are mounted to the horizontal members of the rib structures and are horizontally disposed between the spherical exterior shell and spherical interior shell.

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Progressive Architecture: Jan. 1983 pp. 16-18.

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