Workshop: Geodesic domes
GEODETIC GEOMETRIES - WORKSHOP
The Ctrl+Z “Geodesic Geometries” training workshops are aimed at all those who, out of necessity or curiosity, want to learn about construction systems based on Geodesic Geometries and learn how to build structures and habitable spaces from them.
The workshops can be developed at different levels and taught both in university settings, aimed at students, and in private farms aimed at enthusiasts of the system or people who want to get closer to it.
The theoretical aspect of the workshops covers the historical and mathematical aspects related to the topic with the aim of providing participants with the necessary tools to design structures similar to the one that will be built during the practical part of the activity.
It is preferred to avoid mock-ups or models and the aim is to always have a full-scale structure built so that participants can face the same challenges they will encounter when building their house, office, greenhouse, etc.
The basic workshop can be expanded, depending on its duration, enriching the agenda to cover related topics such as passive energy, renewable energy, recycling and reconversion of materials, and to present an overview that allows rethinking the way of imagining spaces and the local production of their energy.
The objectives of each workshop are calibrated and organized based on the needs, possibilities and aspirations of the organization and the time available for its development.
Ctrl+Z's experience has been forged in more than 20 real self-built projects using these techniques in different parts of the world. They have been used with very different materials from wood to iron, from bamboo to PVC... They can produce sets based on the sphere, as well as Zomes or other more peculiar geometries.
The basic workshop can be expanded, depending on its duration, enriching the agenda to cover related topics such as passive energy, renewable energy, recycling and reconversion of materials, and to present an overview that allows rethinking the way of imagining spaces and the local production of their energy.
The objectives of each workshop are calibrated and organized based on the needs, possibilities and aspirations of the organization and the time available for its development.
Ctrl+Z's experience has been forged in more than 20 real self-built projects using these techniques in different parts of the world. They have been used with very different materials from wood to iron, from bamboo to PVC... They can produce sets based on the sphere, as well as Zomes or other more peculiar geometries.
GEODETIC GEOMETRIES - CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS
The children's version of the workshop "Geodesic Geometries" follows the same guidelines aimed at empowering and truly involving children in the production and assembly processes of the models. That is why it does not present a pre-prepared assembly kit with difficult-to-access means (CAD design, laser cutter or CNC milling machine), but rather the raw materials, tools and training necessary to carry out the tasks until the proposed model is built.
Children take an active role and carry out the tasks of preparing the parts, assembling the modules and building the prototype themselves under the supervision of their tutors.
The contents of the theoretical programme, as well as the objectives and construction dynamics are adapted to the age range of the participants, the number of tutors and the time available.
Children take an active role and carry out the tasks of preparing the parts, assembling the modules and building the prototype themselves under the supervision of their tutors.
The contents of the theoretical programme, as well as the objectives and construction dynamics are adapted to the age range of the participants, the number of tutors and the time available.
For some time now, we have been researching systems that allow for the simplification of the construction of habitable geodesic structures. The various teaching and construction experiences carried out without incident with children demonstrate that good planning and appropriate design allow people without prior training to participate as protagonists in the construction of structures that appear to be very complicated.
The success of these initiatives validates the technology transfer protocols that Ctrl+Z has been developing on these construction systems and for all types of public in recent years. Some examples:
IES Joaquin Romero Murube (Seville) - October 2016
As a first stage of the Sorbole project, a workshop on geodesic geometry was organised for students in the school's Learning and Performance Improvement Programmes (PMAR).
This was possible thanks to the availability and collaboration of the teachers in charge of the programs, with whom the content was agreed upon in order to calibrate it correctly to the level of the students.
Once again, we are committed to using lightweight, easy-to-transport elements whose preparation requires simple and repetitive operations and which do not require the use of auxiliary means or specific tools, particular skills or physical strength, thus allowing children to participate as protagonists in all phases of the process.
Once again, we are committed to using lightweight, easy-to-transport elements whose preparation requires simple and repetitive operations and which do not require the use of auxiliary means or specific tools, particular skills or physical strength, thus allowing children to participate as protagonists in all phases of the process.
I Biennale d'Architecture de Lyon (Lyon) - June 2017
After being paraded by its young authors through the outdoor areas of the Sucrerie, the venue of the Biennale, it was then exhibited indoors as a demonstration of the excellent work and what can be achieved by giving space to and trusting the youngest members of society.
The young LAM citizens were joined by others who were strolling through the “Confluence” and decided to spend some time with us cutting and preparing the elements necessary to assemble a geodesic sphere together.
After being paraded by its young authors through the outdoor areas of the Sucrerie, the venue of the Biennale, it was then exhibited indoors as a demonstration of the excellent work and what can be achieved by giving space to and trusting the youngest members of society.
At the same time, it demonstrates the need and opportunity for simpler technology transfer protocols and designs, which can be appropriated even by children.
After being paraded by its young authors through the outdoor areas of the Sucrerie, the venue of the Biennale, it was then exhibited indoors as a demonstration of the excellent work and what can be achieved by giving space to and trusting the youngest members of society.
At the same time, it demonstrates the need and opportunity for simpler technology transfer protocols and designs, which can be appropriated even by children.
