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Techniques are described for constructing geodesic dome structures. For example, a method includes connecting a set of panels to form a geodesic dome. The panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of a geodesic dome having a dimension larger than a dimension of the geodesic dome

Techniques are described for constructing geodesic dome structures. For example, a method includes connecting a set of panels to form a geodesic dome. The panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of a geodesic dome having a dimension larger than a dimension of the geodesic dome formed by the panels. Another method includes attaching flanges to a set of permanent structure members that form a permanent geodesic dome structure. The method further includes fastening a set of panels to the flanges. The panels enclose the geodesic dome structure to form the geodesic dome. The techniques described may allow the construction of a geodesic dome structure of precisely controlled dimensions with relatively small numbers of people and little strenuous labor.

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The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a set of panels connected to form a geodesic dome, wherein the panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of another geodesic dome having a dimension larger than a dimension of the geodesic dome formed by the panels; a set of

The invention claimed is: 1. An apparatus comprising: a set of panels connected to form a geodesic dome, wherein the panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of another geodesic dome having a dimension larger than a dimension of the geodesic dome formed by the panels; a set of connectors; a set of temporary spacers comprising rod-shaped spacers that adjust to form temporary spacers of different sizes, the temporary spacers connected to the connectors to spatially define the geometries of the geodesic dome; and a set of permanent structure members that fasten to the connectors to form a permanent geodesic dome structure, wherein the set of panels fasten to the permanent structure members to enclose the permanent geodesic structure to form the geodesic dome. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the panels have a slightly spherical surface contour. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the panels are constructed from at least one of wood, plastic, metal, and fiberglass. 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the set of panels connected to form the geodesic dome includes a set of exterior panels and a set of interior panels. 5. The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising insulating material placed between the exterior panels and the interior panels to insulate the geodesic dome. 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the surface contours of the panels conform to a diameter of the another geodesic dome that is larger than a diameter of the geodesic dome. 7. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each of the surface contoured panels is created from a flat panel folded along a chord pattern inscribed on one side of the flat panel. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the inscribed chord pattern comprises one of a stamped, printed, embossed, etched, photoengraved, and photocopied chord pattern on one side of the flat panel. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a set of flanges that attach to the permanent structure members and to which the set of panels fasten. 10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the flanges comprise a curvature to match the surface contour of the panels. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the shape of the connectors is dependent on the number of permanent structure members that are fastened to the connector. 12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connectors comprise ring-shaped connectors. 13. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the connectors are constructed of one of metal and plastic. 14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the permanent structure members are constructed from at least one of wood, plastic, metal, fiberglass, and cable. 15. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the temporary spacers farther include a set of hinges that couple to the rod-shaped spacers. 16. An apparatus comprising: a set of panels connected to form a geodesic dome, wherein the panels have surface contours that conform to a surface contour of another geodesic dome having a dimension larger than a dimension of the geodesic dome formed by the panels; a set of connectors; a set of temporary spacers, the temporary spacers connected to the connectors to spatially define geometries of the geodesic dome, wherein the temporary spacers erect a wire mesh with strands of wire that extend between the connectors to define the geometries of the geodesic dome; and a set of permanent structure members that fasten to the connectors to form a permanent geodesic dome structure, wherein the set of panels fasten to the permanent structure members to enclose the permanent geodesic structure to form the geodesic dome. 17. An apparatus comprising: a set of connectors; a set of temporary spacers that connect to the connectors to spatially define the geometries of a geodesic dome; a set of permanent structure members that fasten to the connectors to form a permanent geodesic dome structure; flanges that attach to the permanent structure members, the flanges including a first flange that attaches to a first side and a second flange that attaches to a second side of the permanent structure members, the first and second flanges attached proximate an exterior face of the permanent structure members, wherein the flanges further include a third flange that attaches to the first side and a fourth flange that attaches to the second side of the permanent structure members, the third and fourth flanges attached proximate an interior face of the permanent structure members; and a set of panels that fasten to the flanges to enclose the geodesic dome structure to form the geodesic dome. 18. The apparatus of claim 17 wherein the set of panels include a set of exterior panels that fasten to the flanges attached proximate the exterior face of the permanent structure members and a set of interior panels that fasten to the flanges attached proximate the interior face of the permanent structure members. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, further comprising insulating material placed between the exterior panels and the interior panels to insulate the geodesic dome. 20. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the panels are constructed from at least one of wood, plastic, metal, and fiberglass. 21. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein the permanent structure members are constructed from, at least one of wood, plastic: steel, fiberglass, and cable.