Similarly, the construction of the beehive (plate 1B) shows the complexity of geodesic structure. “The geodesics intersect to form triangular elements that have local triangular rigidity and alsodistribute the stress across the structure. When completed to form a complete sphere, it is ageodesic sphere.” (Ref.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geodesic_dome ; July 26, 2012).Geodesic Structure can form any type of curvature.
The complexity of a centipede coiling (plate 1C) into a disc like structure shows the nature’s hidden strength through design paradigms. The simple-shape paradigms are important to understand the complex design. Simple-shape design shows visual and structural elements of forms that would constitute the complex form design.
Exercise #01: Draw cross-sections of a Cone (as many as you can)
