Technical C

Xanadome arches are made from a series of segments (usually six or more) with simple joints between. Because of this and their light weight, transport and assembly is simpler than with conventional alternatives.

Responsible use of the earth’s resources is a major concern of our times. Xanadomes use less material than any alternative and they are also re-useable.

Xanadome shapes can be very varied but they are different from most structures where the shape is determined by their use and by architectural considerations. The forces within them largely shape all Xanadomes. To this extent they are “natural”. Their inherent simplicity produces intriguing and complex patterns, which change according to the vantage point.

The most frequently used material in Xanadomes is steel, both for the arches and the cables but most structural materials could be used. For example the arches could be Glulam timber and the cables could be Kevlar.

Perhaps surprisingly, Xanadomes are easily made to cover the usual geometrical shapes of buildings, such as squares, rectangles, hexagons and most polygons.

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