Maker Faire Austin 2007
Solar-Powered Geodesic Living Room

Topic(s): Engineering | Green

Tags: solar geodesic dome camping


Chill out or dry off in a 23-foot diameter portable living room constructed of PVC pipe, tarp and a few nuts and bolts. A small solar array and deep-cycle battery provide power for LED lights, a sound system and laptop-driven widescreen LCD panel.

Web site: http://www.flickr.com/photos/msmoot/sets/72157594186935115/detail/

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About the Maker(s)

Bob and Monica Smoot Bob and Monica Smoot
When they are not busy automating bureaucracy, the Smoots enjoy camping, raising three children and participating in various art projects, such as Mary Baird's "Hamster Wheel-Mobile" and Garreth Wilcock's "Time Machine" portable video kiosk.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/msmoot/sets/72157594186935115/detail/