The dome as an architectural form brings many advantages along with some disadvantages and shortcomings:
1. Construction difficulty and cost:
Shortcomings: dome buildings are more difficult to construct and require specialized architects and skilled workers. Meanwhile, the material cost is higher.
Measures: Adopt prefabricated components and modularized construction methods to reduce construction difficulty and time cost. Optimize the design to reduce material wastage and select suitable building materials to reduce costs.
2. Maintenance and management:
Deficiency: Dome buildings are difficult to maintain and manage and require regular maintenance and inspection.
Measures: Establish a regular maintenance program to ensure the integrity of the dome structure and appearance. Train professionals to be responsible for management and maintenance, and adopt advanced monitoring technology for real-time monitoring.
3. Limited adaptability:
Shortcomings: The design of the dome building makes it difficult to adapt to a variety of different architectural needs.
Measures: Consider different application scenarios in the design and flexibly adjust the shape and structure of the dome. Meanwhile, in buildings that require specific functions, other structural forms can be used in combination with the dome to meet actual needs.
4. Impact on the environment:
Shortcomings: The construction and operation of dome buildings may have some impact on the environment.
Measures: Use environmentally friendly materials and renewable energy to reduce the burden on the environment. Optimize the design to reduce energy consumption and maintenance costs, and at the same time strengthen environmental monitoring and assessment to ensure that the dome building is in harmony with the environment.
5. Limitations of cultural background:
Shortcomings: Dome buildings may be controversial or unacceptable in some cultural contexts.
Measures: When designing and constructing the domes, fully understand the local cultural and historical background to ensure that the domes are integrated with the local environment. At the same time, communication and cooperation with local communities should be strengthened to gain more support and acceptance.
In general, the deficiencies of dome buildings can be improved and solved by optimizing the design, adopting suitable construction and maintenance methods, strengthening environmental impact assessment, and cooperating with local communities. The sustainable development of domed buildings can be realized by integrating various factors in the design, construction, and operation processes.