The Complete
Dome Builder’s Guide
A free step by step guide to finding the right dome for you.
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We’ve assembled a free guide to walk you through everything you need to know to build your own geodesic dome.
Why Build a Geodesic Structure?
Geodesic domes blend art and practicality, drawing inspiration from nature's geometries to create captivating, aesthetically pleasing spaces that resonate deeply with people.
Beauty Based in Nature
Geodesic domes disperse natural tension and compression, creating a resilient structure capable of withstanding extreme weather with minimal resistance.
Inherently Resilient
Geodesic domes require up to 50% less material than traditional box-shaped structures, making them some of the lightest and most efficient designs.
Material Efficiency
Picking a Dome or Zome design
How do you want to use your dome?
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Greenhouse
Sauna
Community Space
Short Term Rental
Yoga Studio
Cabin
Whats your budget/ build style?
Pros & Cons
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Tried and true design
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Very few unique faces
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Single bevel angle
Pros
Cons
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Concentric panel arrangement can lead to time consuming sealing / roofing with some materials
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More compound cuts and jigs required
Domes
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Non-beveled method makes construction much easier, no jigs or compound cuts
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Sheds snow better than a classic dome
Panel arrangement allows for much more efficient roofing / sealing
Pros
Cons
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Beveled method requires many more jigs and bevel angles than a classic beveled dome.
Zomes
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Non-beveled method makes construction much easier, no jigs or compound cuts
Customizable design components allow for much more versatility and arrangement than a classic dome space
Pros
Cons
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Additional unique faces can introduce a degree of complexity
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Ancillary components require more time to create than the repeatable geometric frame components
Hybrid
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We have created plans that bring together the easiest and most efficient designs and methods that are used by DIYers and professional builders from all over the world! There are dozens of successful Trillium Domes projects by folks from all walks of life. This method requires some basic tools, but no prior woodworking skill. Just follow our step by step guides and videos. We are always here, should you have a question! By building with our plans, you can save a ton of money and create an absolutely stunning space with your own hands!
A Trillium Kit will give you all the necessary components to assemble one of our designs without needing to fiddle with the woodworking bits! This is an ideal solution for those who feel they don't have the time to take on the full scope of a Trillium Domes project. Most of the assembly will consist of screwing struts together and covering the dome. This saves a lot of costs associated with a full on site build. There are lots of options depending on your overall goals for the space!
Many people simply don't have the time or resources to spend on building or assembling their own Trillium Domes space. In that case, you can request a quote for a commissioned build on your site, to your specifications. If Trillium Domes doesn't have the capacity, we can help you find someone! The Trillium Domes Builders Collective is a growing association of vetted independent contractors with prior dome building experience who are familiar with our system of building.
