Something for the do-it-yourself'er
Many DIY'ers who want to build their own dome don't know where to start. Well now you have a starting point!
While we understand that building a dome is quite different than regular construction and that it requires a level of patience and experience not available to all, and that it's not something to be taken lightly...
HOWEVER we also understand the lure, and challenge, many people have with regards to building their own geodesic dome.
This frame set gives the DIY'er a good start on having their own geodesic dome on their own budget and on their own terms.
While we understand that building a dome is quite different than regular construction and that it requires a level of patience and experience not available to all, and that it's not something to be taken lightly...
HOWEVER we also understand the lure, and challenge, many people have with regards to building their own geodesic dome.
This frame set gives the DIY'er a good start on having their own geodesic dome on their own budget and on their own terms.
Building Your Dome
~Start with the frame~
Here at GeoStudios we developed a solution to make building domes easier.
First, we use wood. Why?
The second point follows the first - due to the fact that most people understand wood, we can now build something using a medium virtually all carpenters are familiar with and we can create a space that is completely individual.
First, we use wood. Why?
- wood is sustainable
- wood is easy to work with (most people know it's properties)
- wood in lumber form is available everywhere
- 2x4 lumber means your frame depth is enough to properly insulate for winter
The second point follows the first - due to the fact that most people understand wood, we can now build something using a medium virtually all carpenters are familiar with and we can create a space that is completely individual.
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As an option, chords can be assembled into triangles.
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Then the triangles are made into pentagons. |
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Connect the 6 pentagons and you now have a sound structure from which you can create your own custom dome!
The adventure begins here. :)
Connect the 6 pentagons and you now have a sound structure from which you can create your own custom dome!
The adventure begins here. :)
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Call for prices for the 100 and 200 sq ft frame kit. Easy to assemble, two people can put up a microdome frame in less than 2 hours.
Call 403.593.2030 or email geostudiosca@gmail.com
Call 403.593.2030 or email geostudiosca@gmail.com
