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Welcome to Geo-dome:
Invented by R.Buckminster fuller in the late 1940s geodesic domes are one of the most efficient structures known to man, often thought of as complex or expensive to build,
here at Geo-dome we can show you just how simple, cost effective and efficient geodesic dome structures can be.
 With an expanding range of high quality great value kits your sure to find something that fits you're needs.
The baby of the range is the GD5, with a floor area of about 5 square meters this dome will fit in pretty much any garden, it can even be halved and used as a lean to greenhouse.
Our mid range dome is the GD18 with a very useful floor area of around 18 square meters this dome makes a lovely spacious greenhouse or garden room.
The GD27 is the largest standard kit we make, with a floor area of 27 square meters and a diameter of 6m this dome has plenty of space and you shouldn't need planning permission. Kits are available in basic, part assembled or fully installed, we can also build kits to your requirements, Contact Paul for more info.
 If you're looking for inspiration, try browsing the design and plans section of the site.
You'll find design drawings and basic plans for greenhouses, sheds, trapezium panel domes, segmented style domes and more...
Most of the ideas for new kits start out in the design/plans section of the site so if you have an idea for a dome let us know and we'll draw something up for you. We have CAD design, photo realistic 3D rendering and graphic art software so we can make your ideas truly come to life. The dome design service is completely free but we do have limited time so service availability can't be guaranteed.
 If your feeling a bit more adventurous you could try building your own geodesic dome from scratch, we have plenty of articles to show you how.
Start with the dome calculation tools we have a 2v calculation tool and a 3v calculation tool, try building a Paper model or making your own geodesic dome hubs.
If you need more detailed help or advice about dome building try the forum. For news and other miscellaneous articles including the site disclaimer browse the Geo-dome Blog
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phillip faugno: Greetings all.I stumbled upon this site while doing some research for my own greenhouse in Arkansas U.s.a.I have an idea for a geo.shaped like the narrow end of an egg.I know this complicated the angles but I have thought long and hard on how to combat this problem and I think I have it licked.I get a steady supply of used lumber in the form of VERY long oak and other hard wood pallets.I also have done some work in peg and mortise quite successfully if I do say so myself.I am still an amateur but I have built a front porch all of oak about 3x4 inch with un-recessed mortises and It holds me,my girlfriend,her to young boys and her mother.I was quite pleased.I also plan to do this with my greenhouse and plan to share it here if I may?
Updates as they develop. | Gerry: Hi Tim,
Sounds like an interesting project. There are lots of design options availabe for a large equestrian dome. But two key factors in selecting an appropriate geometry (especially geodesic frequency)for your dome are the gauge of steel tubing available and the roof loads that must be accommodated by the design. I'll dig out an example of a high-frequency layout and post some numbers on a new thread.
I'm not an architect or engineer, just a dome enthusiast with an addiction to spreadsheet calculators. I've helped a few commercial builders with geodesic calculations for large buildings, and I've built three small domes, myself, one of which is my capentry shop & summer office. Cheers.
Gerry | paul: To prevent the blocks splitting use elm [Ulmus spp]it is almost impossible to split hence its use as wooden wheel hubbs. | Tim P: Hi, I am looking into building a 100' dia. dome for a horse riding arena. I would like to use steel tubing with vinyl fabric cover. Any specs available? | pieter: Has anyone done some study, as to what temperature is too high, how much temp the mirrors add, and at what rate of temperature, would say, a panel in Canada run at. It does make sense to take away additional heating in mid-summer, but after that it's hard to believe there would be an issue. |
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