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Disclosed herein are novel architectural joints for use in constructing geodesic domes. The joints disclosed are less costly to manufacture and are of increased strength over prior art joints. Through the use of the joints disclosed, construction of novel geodesic domes not found in the prior art is

Disclosed herein are novel architectural joints for use in constructing geodesic domes. The joints disclosed are less costly to manufacture and are of increased strength over prior art joints. Through the use of the joints disclosed, construction of novel geodesic domes not found in the prior art is now possible.

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[ I claim:] [11.] An architectural structure in the form of a geodesic dome which includes a pentagonal arrangement of linear strut members and five triangular arrangements of linear strut members wherein said triangular and said pentagonal arrangements share at least one common strut, thereby formi

[ I claim:] [11.] An architectural structure in the form of a geodesic dome which includes a pentagonal arrangement of linear strut members and five triangular arrangements of linear strut members wherein said triangular and said pentagonal arrangements share at least one common strut, thereby forming and including the shape of a five-pointed star into the geometry thereof, and wherein said pentagonal arrangement has no hub in the center of its interior further comprising at least one joint which comprises:a) a hub means characterized as comprising a hollow cylindrical shell having a top portion, a bottom portion, wall portion, and an interior portion and including a plurality of holes disposed through said wall portion;b) a linear strut member characterized as having two end portions wherein a connective means is attached to at least one of said end portions; rein said strut member is joined to said hub means by said connective means being disposed through a hole in said hub, and wherein said plurality of holes is disposed radially about said wall portion.