Welcome Dome 2006! Yeah, it's been a while for any updates on this site! What can I say? We've been very busy with projects around the place and trying to squeeze in some sailing and social activities in between. Keith and his business partner Jack started up WaveWorks, Inc. and have been busily manufacturing racing surfskis for Twogood Kayaks Hawaii, Inc. I'll post some pictures of that venture when I get a chance. I've been increcibly busy with work all year which is good financially, but not so good for squeezing in fun. Maija has been chasing lots of sticks in the river and learning how to haul firewood. We hope that everyone has had an enjoyable summer! Keith, Saara, Kale & MaijaSeptember 27, 2006 2005 ArchiveUpdate 01.13.20052004 Archive Update 06.11.2004Miscellaneous Photos 2004Introducing KaleAnnie RIP 11.24.2003 2003 Archive
Constructing Our Geodesic Dome — ByExample.com After a year of living and camping in the desert, Patrick and I decided to build a geodesic dome structure to provide us with shade and shelter from the elements. Simple picnic tents and EZ-up shelters that are commonly used just won't cut it in this desert environment. Strong and gusty winds often blow in unexpectedly and are known to mangle inadequate structures without regard. We chose to build a geodesic dome because of its inherent stability and natural resistance to strong winds. What is a Geodesic Dome? First we did some research on dome construction to see what materials would be needed. Higher class domes offer greater structural stability and are ideal for larger dome frames. For more information on what a geodesic dome is visit wikipedia.org. Calculating the Struts – Dome Formulas Class 2V geodesic domes are made from struts of two different sizes. For an 8 ft 7 inch dome we needed: Strut length A = 5.3 ft. (35 A struts needed) Strut length B = 4.7 ft. (30 B struts needed)
GoodKarmaDomes - Manufacturer and Builder Dome Homes My Domestead I bought a 33 year old, 100% off the grid, double geodesic dome near the town of Ward back in 2001. It sits at about 9000 feet, miles from the nearest power or phone line. There are 3 power systems running throughout. In addition to the domes, there is a garage with an apartment built into it. Originally there was no phone service at all, and to use a cell phone, you had to walk to the top of the hill behind the house. For some pictures taken when I bought this place, go here. Solar Panels Solec There are currently 2 #10160 panels on the domes. ARCO Solar International There are currently 8 16-2000 panels on the domes. Wind Generators World Power Technologies There is a still working Whisper 400 wind generator. Parris-Dunn There is also a 5KWatt wind generator. Other Electronics Heart Interface The original inverter was a Heart HF-24-2500X, which is a 24V input, 2500 Watt output, using a modified sine wave to get 60Hz. Trace Engineering 4024 Trace Engineering DC 250 RV Products SolarBoost 50
Geodesic Dome Home Raising geodesic domes – Domes Northwest - Geodesic Dome Kits Domes Northwest – Geodesic Dome Kits Geodesic dome kits for residential and commercial structures | (509) 385-0151 Helpful Sites geodesic domes One Response to “geodesic domes” gerald mark: June 10, 2012 at 2:26 am I would like to receive one of your DVD Leave a Reply Dome Raisings If you'd like to be notified of the next dome raising and receive a free DVD that contains a "Dome Tour', Planet Green's "World's Greenest Homes" featuring Natural Spaces Domes & Dome Price List, contact Tim at Natural Spaces Domes! Contact Us | Privacy StatementCopyright © 2010 Domes Northwest. Powered by WordPress and WordPress Theme created with Artisteer.
Timberline Geodesics The only tools you will need are: Socket Wrenches Hammers Ladders Scaffolding (desirable) Nail Gun (desirable) A 35' 5/8 sphere dome assembled by a group of friends and neighbors with no dome building experience. Thanks to our patented color coded SteelStar connectors and pre-cut struts this dome was assembled in about three hours. The structural framework of a Timberline Dome consists of 2" x 6" wooden struts and our unique heavy duty SteelStar Connector system. To complete the basic dome shell, pre-cut, color-coded triangular plywood panels are nailed to the framework. Click here for a Timberline Building Flowchart © Copyright 2006-2014.
Finish work I'm calling this phase "finish", but at this point, the word "start" might be more appropriate. There's a lot to do here! We're using Timberline's precut finish-grade plywood panels instead of drywall for the dome interior, a more economical alternative. The panels are being fixed to the frame with a finish nailer. We used a coat of primer followed by a coat of Dulux Lifemaster low v.o.c. paint on the panels before putting them up, and are simply painting the trim and doing touchups after the panels are in place. We figured it would be easier to get the bulk of the painting done while the panels were still on the ground. The insulation we chose was a polyurethane spray foam insulation known as Icynene. The basement stairs and the steps to the second floor were built by myself. A few more pictures...
Constructing geodesic domes - Geiger, David S. The invention relates to geometrically shaped buildings, and more particularly, to constructing geodesic domes. A geodesic dome is a type of structure constructed with straight elements that form interlocking polygons. The structure is comprised of a complex network of polygons, usually triangles, which form a roughly spherical surface. The more complex the network of polygons, the more closely the dome approximates the shape of a sphere. There have been many different techniques studied to construct a geodesic dome, including constructing the geodesic dome with a framework or without a framework. The techniques include using permanent rods and connectors as a framework, using interlocking panels as a framework, and using interlocking panels without a framework. In general, the invention is related to techniques for constructing geodesic dome structures. Permanent structure members are added to form a permanent geodesic dome structure. The invention can provide a number of advantages.
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