To build a better dome, look to dragonfly wings

Share New research indicates some of the architecture’s oldest and most reliable designs can be built even better thanks to insect inspiration. According to an international team , some of the strongest and most reliable domed ceilings can be built by more closely imitating the semi-irregular geometric patterns seen in dragonfly wings. Domes and vaults have been architectural staples as far back as ancient Rome, and for good reason: they’re some of the most economical and efficient ways to reinforce buildings while also freeing up a large amount of floor…

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