Shelter in Dome - Analog Mission
May, 2020
Shelter in Dome investigates the psychological and physiological impacts of isolation on a personal analog mission.
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Re-claimed Sail Canopy Geodesic Dome Experimental Laboratory Module
ISTIO-Dome
Overview
The ISTIO-Dome is a geodesic dome habitat structure engineered using up-cycled sail materials. Designed for use as an experimental laboratory, ISTIO-Dome provides 300 ft² of workshop space, and serves as an exploration in re-claimed materials.
The project is inspired by Buckminister Fuller’s Dymaxion world view and his work on geodesic domes.
Facilities include 360 degree multimedia and astronomy projectors for educational and entertainment opportunities, solar powered energy systems.
Gallery
Interactive Hab
Explore the Istio-Dome
Drag the 360° panorama to look around the hab.
Hotspots identify key
mission stations from the analog habitat.
Events and Projects
Souvlaki Space Station: 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing Celebration
July 20, 2019
Join us at the ISTIO-Dome for an evening of astral projections, island beats, and the best Souvlaki flavor crystals this side of Andromeda as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing!
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Under the Dome LIVE: Fared Shafinury performs Microtone ریز پرده
September 15, 2018
The ISTIO-Dome presents an exclusive and very special live performance of Microtone, directed and composed by artist & singer/songwriter Fared Shafinury, critically acclaimed Persian setar virtuoso and world class vocalist.
Journey through etherial modern & classical Persian compositions accompanied by stunning visual designs (adapted for 360 degree immersion in the dome) by award-winning female Iranian filmmaker and animator Naghmeh Farzaneh and calligraphist Kourosh Beigpour, exploring the relationship between Persian poetry, music, geometry, and the ancient understanding of the cosmos.
ISTIO-DOME Launch Party
June 09, 2018
Welcome to the launch of the ISTIO-DOME, a geodesic dome built from upcycled sailcloth. Come celebrate space culture as we open the airlocks for the first time!