DOME

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• The dome is a hemispherical structure that is formed by the arch.
• Domes started off as small mounds or structures involving tombs and huts.
• Romans were ones to introduce larger scale domes that required strong supports and sturdy walls.

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• Domes regained popularity during the European Renaissance.
• There were also different forms of structure like a dome on a rectangular base or geodesic domes.
• Geodesic domes were promoted in 1954 and are a light weight durable structure that could be built as permanent structures or used as a temporary home or camp.

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