INTRODUCTION

This paper is the result of my quest for a Geodesic Dome. 

In-depth studies of Geodesic Domes 
were few when I began.
The ground work of this study 
is the work of R. Buckminster Fuller. 
His is the Original Genius; 
the Prime Investigation and Enunciation 
of Energetic/Synergetic Geometry 
upon which Geodesic Domes are Based. 
Yet the particulars of Math and Construction 
were generally unavailable 
when I started, 
so
I was forced to derive
my own methods in both areas. 
My efforts 
are far from complete, 
but my successes 
have been encouraging 
and 
are useful. 

Here are some examples of the fruits of my labors.. 

My Primary Interest 
is 
the Development and Deployment
of Large Scale (City Size) Environmental Valves 
for use on the Earth, Moon, Mars and in Interplanetary Space 
in order to create Self-Contained Biospheres,
Filtering 
and 
Using 
Locally Available Materials and Energy
to Form a Habitat for Humanity
with an  "Natural-Healthful" "Earth Like" environment
(in contrast to the Sterile Plastic "Man Only" Environment 
of Current Spacecraft)
including flora and fauna
to assist in Colonization and Terraforming.

It is to that end 
that this work is dedicated.

					amk
					10-27-01





P.S.> If you are interested enough to read this study, 
	Please read the works of Bucky Fuller found in the bibliography and elsewhere. 
	They are full of insight and even enjoyable to read, though often wordy. 
	They require an openness to the flow of thought, 
	not getting stuck on a momentarily imperceptible phrase or sentence.

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