Abstract: A construction system for joining a plurality of CD cases comprising a plurality of component clips, wherein each component clip defines a front recess formed by a front upper arm, a front lower arm and a front support back connecting the two front arms, wherein the front arms are generally parallel; and wherein each clip further defines a groove on each of the two front arms adjacent to the support back within the front recess. A method of using a component clip comprising the steps of orienting the component clip and a CD case such that the CD case is adjacent but not within a first recess; and sliding the CD case into the first recess so that at least one lip on the CD case is received in one of the grooves in two opposing arms.

Abstract: Deployable structures and methods for assembling the same including a structural mechanism defining a columnar space comprising a plurality of structural members, a plurality of couplings and a plurality of tension lines, wherein each of the couplings interconnects three of the structural members and each of the tension lines interconnects one of the couplings and one of the structural members. Each of the tension lines interconnects one of the couplings and an end of one of the structural members not interconnected with one of the couplings. A columnar space, devoid of any structural members, is centrally located within the structural mechanism. Each of the couplings interconnects two of three structural members such that they are substantially aligned along their respective longitudinal axes and the third of the three structural members is interconnected such that its longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the other two structural members.