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I Built an Open-Source 3D Configurator for Geodesic Shelters

March 1, 2026 Pete Thios 15 minutes

Three.js, vanilla JavaScript, 23 modules, 10 languages, and zero frameworks. Here is how it works.

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The Handbook Is Ready

February 10, 2026 Pete Thios 5 minutes

200+ pages of plans, cut lists, and build wisdom - starting at $29

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PDF for sale

January 1, 2026 Pete Thios 8 minutes

Our first Handbook is now available for sale!

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Templates: Paper & MDF

October 9, 2025 Pete Thios 8 minutes

Physical templates for precision cuts without expensive tools

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Builder Tools v.0.1

September 30, 2025 Pete Thios 8 minutes

Releasing the first version of Thiosphere builder tools

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Proto 3: The Agrosphere

June 14, 2025 Pete Thios 11 minutes

The original vision realized — year-round food production in half a parking space

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Moving to OnShape CAD

March 21, 2025 Pete Thios 9 minutes

Why we migrated from Plasticity to OnShape, and what it means for open-source hardware

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Proto 2: The Immosphere

October 22, 2024 Pete Thios 9 minutes

Testing the platform with an entertainment pod — same structure, completely different use

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Proto 1: The Saunosphere

September 19, 2024 Pete Thios 10 minutes

Building the first prototype and learning what works

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First CAD: Plasticity.xyz

September 17, 2024 Pete Thios 8 minutes

Why I started with Plasticity, what it did well, and why I eventually moved on

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