• DIY Geodesic Dome On Kickstarter

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    Friday, June 10th, 2011


    http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/effalo/domekitcc-domes-for-all/widget/video.html

    Need a place to hide out when the apocalypse comes? Why not try a DIY geodesic dome! This Kickstarter project offers a $99 10-foot geodesics kit or a 14-foot model for $189. This isn’t really about shelter as much as it is about fun. I’ll let the folks at Effalo explain:

    We want to make it easier for everyone (both kids and adults) to visualize, play with, and create their own geodesic structures. Although a dome might not make the best shelter, building one is educational, social, and fun.

    Domeraisings require folks to collaborate effectively. Because the structure is wobbly until the final piece is added, you’ll need help putting it up. The more people helping, the faster it goes, and it’s easy to get folks involved.

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