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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
| Latest comments left by geo-dome visitors |
Donne: Re thermal mass and stability: Consider using an Earthship technique and building part of the walls from rammed earth into waste tires and placing the dome on top. Attaching the dome to metal bars/straps buried in the earth below the tires should stop the dome blowing away. 44 gall drums of water should also help with thermal mass and provide a ready water source.Very inspiring work you have done. | thewindmillman: i have done this expirement and got similar results i also have found that if the panel is kept coolby running cold water over it lightly it power producing abilities again rise so0 good on you sir thought i was the last nutter on the planet of you use an old satalite dish rapped in aluminium foil as a parabolick mirror you can also use like an inverted magnifing glas on to solar panel also
email me your mad enough to land on the free electric for the planet together we may do it tomorrow
regards
thewindmillman | mamos: What about a heatsink of some sort on the back of the panel.
For a fantastically simple yet effective sun tracking system check out DIY 12 volt solar power by Michel Daniek
The man is a genius
mamos | Ginevre: I was wondering if I could get some dimensions, I need to build this, but approx. 4 times bigger. Thanks! | Gordon McCarthy: Hi there.If you bend the flattenned struts after drilling the holes will you have a problem with the holes in both sides of the strut lining up so it proves difficult to get the bolts in? Whats your experience? |
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