The Emergence Machine

Dome

abstract · architecture · Level 6 · E3

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Emergence definition

A dome is a rounded vault forming a roof, leveraging the physical properties of space to provide shelter and support, and is a spatially planned and constructed feature of a building that encloses and protects the space within it, building upon the understanding of roof and arch.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
dome
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL6L5L4L3L2L1L0DomeArchRoofStone BuildBridgeBuildingStoneEnvironmentFormStructureMatterEnergyPatternSpaceE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

thisprerequisitesDomeL6RoofL4ArchL5E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Roof L4 (requires)
    A dome is an arched roof
  • Arch L5 (requires)
    A dome is a rounded vault forming a roof