Geodesic Domes: Time to "level-up" this construction industry sector ?

 

For any industry to flourish, there is a need to emerge from the "wild-west" perception associated with that industry.  Public expectations, regarding that industry, need to distilled and crystallized into a shared vision of what those expectations are.

To achieve this, the motivated "thought-leaders" and visionaries need to consolidate (to a degree) their differences on the what, why and how, and present as united a view as possible, to "enlighten" their Community Leaders regarding the need to protect their members thru the implementation of a minimal-set of Regulations, for the common good.

As for Regulations, on the whole, these are ineffective and unenforceable ... unless they refer to, and enforce an equally minimal-set of Standards, for each of 

  • usage-deployment (context-fit assessment and permit-ing), 
  • defined components (usable and complementary set of interchangeable components suited to various normed sizes)
  • methods (procedures and variability), 
  • skill-sets for the workers (training and certification), and 
  • final attestation of compliance (inspection, both staged and final, and certification).

But how do you get to those Standards and Regulations?

That consolidation of views/opinions mentioned above needs be "fleshed-out" and crystallized.

A common approach (low-key in my view) is the use of Social Media, Podcast, or Industry Conferences, where thoughts and opinions can be shared by individuals with their peers. That gets the "juices" flowing!

The more driven take the pro-active approach of seeking-out and associating with like-minded individuals/organizations and establishing a formal structure to direct/coordinate/manage their shared efforts and investments, for shared-benefits and limited-risks: a Consortium.

It might be time for the Geodesic Dome industry to realize that it needs such a Consortium for joint effort and investment, at the very least, for the first two of those five areas of standards and regulation control.

It is my suggestion that the low-degree of "saturation" of this industry segment in the larger construction industry should see a few of the Industry's Visionaries join together to form such an Industry Consortium so that the following could be accomplished:
  • shared investments research, 
  • joint input and influence on Standards Definition,
  • joint efforts in promoting Standards Adoption, and
  • shared preferential benefits derived therefrom (Copyrights and Patents; a big motivator for electronics manufacturers).

I truly believe that his might be the step that would bring this industry segment to the "next level" of the market awareness, and its associated business volume.


To that end, not actually being an "active" participant in the industry but in an attempt to encourage that sharing of "thought leadership", I naïvely, and humbly, offer up the following as a few channels where efforts could be devoted:


I do hope that this "short" list helps those working on Geodesic Domes, who have the time and resources, can see the wisdom to join together to leverage their efforts to bring their insights and knowledge to influence future intentions, investments and achievements in this world of limitless potential!  🙂


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