it is about domes and vaults construction technique

1. 1
SUB: OE
NAME : Nupur Brahmbhatt
ROLL NO : 23SA118
Vaults &
Domes

2. 2
INTRODUCTION
"Where form meets function, and history meets innovation.
“Domes: Curved, hemispherical structures that efficiently
distribute load.
Vaults: Series of arches forming a continuous roof or
ceiling.
IMPORTANCE
 Greater strength with less material
 Climate responsiveness
 Cultural expression through form
 Affordable & local solutions
 Modern architects use innovation to balance form,
function, and the future.

3. 3
INNOVATION : PAST PRESENT & FUTURE

4. 4
EXAMPLES
1. Cal-Earth Super Adobe Domes (USA)-Sandbag + barbed wire system
Earthquake resistant, NASA-endorsed Dome shape distributes load uniformly
2. Auroville Earth Institute (India)- Compressed earth vaults using stabilized soil
blocks Sustainable + culturally rootedInspired by Laurie Baker & Hassan Fathy
3. Studio Mumbai / Anupama Kundoo - Vaults blended with minimalism
Contextual, breathable, hand-crafted forms

5. 5

6. 6

7. THANK YOU.
7

8. 8
KEY FEATURES
 Compression-Based Structure:
 No beams or columns
 Load Transfer: Forces are transferred through the curved earth walls to the ground
 Material: Sandbags filled with earth, stabilized with lime or cement
 Reinforcement: Barbed wire between layers for tensile strength
 Thermal Mass:Thick walls store heat & cool gradually
 Benefits: Disaster-resistant, low cost, sustainable

9. 9
INDEX
 INTRODUCTION
 STRUCTURAL INNOVATION WITHIN THE TIME
 EXAMPLES
 KEY FEATURES

10. 10
Aspect PAST PRESENT FUTURE
Structural Forms
Vaults, Arches,
Domes(Roman, Mughal,
Persian influence)
RCC Frames, Flat Slabs,
Steel & Glass Boxes
Neo-Vaulting,
Parametric Shells,
Organic Forms
Materials
Local Materials: Mud,
Stone, Lime
Industrial
materials :RCC, Steel,
Glass
Mass Timber, 3D-
printed Earth, Recycled
& Biodegradable
Materials
Techniques
Handcrafted, Passive
Cooling,Self-supporting
Construction
Standardized, Fast
Construction Modular
Fabrication
AI-optimized Design,
Robotic Building, Digital
Fabrication Tools
Design Philosophy
Built with
nature,climate-sensitive
& cultural
Rejection of
tradition,focus on
efficiency
Fusion of low-tech
tradition & high-tech
innovation
Environmental Role
Thermal Mass, Low
Energy Use
High Carbon
Footprint,Less Adapted
to Local Climate
Climate-Responsive,
Low-Carbon, Energy-
Efficient