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energy uptake<br />
SOLAR PANELS<br />
PASSIVE<br />
VENTILATION<br />
GEOTHERMAL<br />
ENERGY<br />
detailed section<br />
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RESIDENTIAL ACCESS<br />
The dome is structurally arranged to maximize sun<br />
exposure to ensure maximum heat gain for the crops<br />
throughout the year. It is tilted at an angle placing<br />
housing units on the north side of the dome<br />
allowing for more heat gain on the south side.<br />
The interior of the dome follows a rigid circular<br />
formation permitting the rotation of the irrigation system<br />
suspended from the central structural member. The<br />
exterior of the dome consists of a secondary grid that<br />
follows a separate radial formation, weaving into the<br />
main agricultural center. In this manner living units are<br />
seamlessly integrated with the harvesting<br />
process to ensure a smooth transition of entry.<br />
The dome consists of clear ETFE panels fitted with<br />
photovoltaic cells that account for the energy required to<br />
maintain the temperature of the ground and control the<br />
climate of the dome. Furthermore, ground source heating<br />
is also maximized through geothermal energy and is stored<br />
for the winter months. This allows for crop production<br />
to be a stable form of income generation for the community.<br />
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