I recently made a geodesic dome as my STEAM maths homework project. Using a 3D printer, I modelled nodes on 15° angles to connect paper straws together. I looked at some reference images of geodesic domes and found out what angle the nodes should be on and printed 5 and 6 point nodes to connect the paper straws to create a geodesic dome. In class I learned how to use a 3D printer and decided to apply the skill to my maths homework by constructing the dome.
A geodesic dome is made using interlocking triangles to strengthen it. I spent 2 weeks prototyping and constructing the dome with trial and error to eventually have a successful finish. I look forward to taking this project deeper and potentially repurposing it and turning it into something more useful; however I have not thought far enough ahead to decide how to repurpose my dome. I hope to take my 3D printing and making skills further to make other things similar to the geodesic dome.
Rafe Sykes – Room 51
