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What about pyramids?

topic posted Fri, September 14, 2007 - 10:59 PM by 

I could not find any pyramid tribes, but thought that you guys might be able to provide some help or point me in the right direction.

I saw some good pyramids this year at Burningman. Primarily they are constructed with each side being made up of many smaller pyramids.

I like this design a lot, because if you want to increase the size of your structure it seems all you have to do is add another level to the bottom. While, if you want create a larger dome, you have to rebuild it from scratch.

Does anyone have any tips, tricks, or references for building pyramids?
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  • Re: What about pyramids?

    Tue, February 26, 2008 - 11:51 AM
    This is actually something I'm looking into myself. I'm actually looking into bribing some architecture students here at the university to take it on as a project.

    Goals would be:

    *Pyramid shaped structure large enough for 4+ adults to sleep in (the bigger the better)
    *Constructed of renewable materials. Thinking bamboo, canvas tarping, natural rope, as little metal as possible
    *Breaks down to fit in and/or on average sized passenger car
    *Accommodate a decent size fire SAFELY
    *Functionality, durability and form highest priorities in that order
    *Expense, within reason, not a priority

    Unrealistic goal:

    *Large enough, open enough for gatherings/performances


    Totally unrealistic bonus goal:

    *Large enough, open enough and STRONG enough for aerial practice and/or performance


    -Pokes (who's never short on ideas, good, bad and ugly)
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