Dome Home Design | Aircrete & E.P.I.C. Pump

[@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia]

I have been obsessed with these for 20+ years. GMTA! This resembles a sketch in my notebook 1997. I had in mind it as a communal family home, where each bubble was kinda like an individual suite for a family member / couple. The center dome was the gathering space, and the southern most dome was the greenhouse. 😊 ❤

[@AircreteHarry]

Welcome to the channel DeAnna 👍 Awesome share, we are happy to read it! Surely it must be an even bigger confirmation for you now. Let there be a sign, right 😎 💗 Do you have in mind to build one for yourself as well? Our Best, Mr & Mrs Aircrete-Harry

[@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia]

@@AircreteHarry So far, the economy has been such a kick in the teeth thing to me that its a mere pipe dream. It keeps up ill be calling a pup tent my retirement home, owning land and actually being able to build a tiny house, let alone my dream monolithic dome/ earthberm / earth ship type home is the dream that keeps me grinding. Surviving the grinder and coming out on the other side with enough wealth and health to make it happen…. We shall see. Hope and work towards the best, handle the rest the best I can.

[@AircreteHarry]

@@DeAnnaG_KissingFrogsMedia You are correct, we are in the same boat experiencing this re@lity. So much to say, right.. Main goal of starting this YT channel, was opening people to other possibilities & opportunities while sharing the steps we were taking in experimenting, developings, learning, applying & succeeding. As you may have noticed, I share the failures as well to not only Not sugarcoat the process but to make sure I specifically exp0se what didn't work too well & what not to do. That part alone is to share with others & prevents people from making the same mistakes & saving Time & money. In 2020 everything was at a still stand. 2021 had parts & supplies delays. 2021/2022 prices have been insane. One can only do what one can. Never lose hope especially when you are passionate about something positive. That's what we do.

[@erichkupec]

17:50 ... in Texas

[@AircreteHarry]

Big Boy from Texas 👍 👍

[@TheMoonDejesus]

You might want to connect the pantry directly to the kitchen. I would eliminate pantry entrance from central space, just close the part of wall and use the hall as extended pantry space. Then just have the hall connecting pantry to kitchen. It has added benefit of giving you a solid wall where you could do built in bookshelf, a bench or what ever.

[@hafeexius]

I can't wait for all the videos of your upcoming projects 😁

[@AircreteHarry]

It's going to be some good stuff coming up.

[@jamesoyler3005]

So glad you have a sponsor, skill share is awesome

[@AircreteHarry]

Me too, thank you.

[@thevioletflamechannel304]

Thats crazy, I have had similar designs in my head and sketch pad since 2013. Hoping to get land off the grid one day, for a retreat center. To many ideas, and just need to win the lottery, lol. :)

[@MeesterVegas]

Thank you for sharing your progress. You are doing some very impressive things here.

[@AircreteHarry]

Thank You!! I want to make building a dome as easy as posable for one person to build. My next dome build I will show what I came up with.

[@FemaleBritishVoice]

Thank you, I need to describe to someone when I find them exactly what I want and my language skills here are not great. You have solved a huge part of my problem, thanks again.

[@garyweber6413]

Good stuff Aircrete Harry.Rhino is awesome ,i have been using it for 20 years. I cant wait to try out your Epic mix.Thanks for sharing.

[@LorenHenriksen]

Very cool , the design reminds me of a complex I saw being built in a magazine back in the 90's but it was going to be buried as a community survival shelter ! Thank you, really informative .

[@apaulosmith5653]

i basment ofhalf domes wouldbe cool, in some of the rooms

[@surfviewgardens2396]

Great video! Thank you for sharing all of your smarts - and/or at least pointing us to where we can acquire it. 'Much appreciated!

[@itsrachelfish]

Awesome video! Love all the detail and looking forward to seeing your finished dome house :)

[@AircreteHarry]

Thank You very much Rachel!!

[@victoryfirst2878]

The old Edison batteries you have are the best but most certainly not cheap. They are built for a lifetime of use. Thanks for information on pumping aircreter fella too.

[@AircreteHarry]

Your Welcome!

[@victoryfirst2878]

@@AircreteHarry Any time Aircrete Harry.

[@mwindanji6714]

Loving watching your aircrete evolution.

[@AircreteHarry]

Thank You!!

[@jodibaas6954]

Amazing work!!! Can't wait to see the finished home 😊 Thanks for sharing 💖🙏🏼💖

[@AircreteHarry]

Thank You!

[@MrFlippingHappy]

Another great video Harry thanks for all the information best of the best to you and your s

[@AircreteHarry]

Thank You!!!

[@matthewfocke5360]

Harry, Marsian movement in Architecture...Cool beans. Space travel on earth, one room at a time. Van Guarde...

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks! More good stuff to come.

[@jakattah]

I would suggest you link the kitchen and pantry, rather than a walk around. Keep it up I love watching your videos!

[@utubeape]

yeah I though that too, and it frees up a wall in the lounge

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks I am doing a redesign based on some suggestions.

[@davidwall6851]

I thought the exact same thing when I saw having to walk into the main living to get from the kitchen to the pantry.

[@jacquelenelively189]

Love the window and Arch double doors.

[@jayvanwyck4717]

Thank you so very much for sharing! Realize cash flow is king!

[@AircreteHarry]

Your Welcome!!

[@YossDome]

I love the dome

[@chdarwin05]

Another awesome video! Thank you. Many good ideas and suggestions.

[@keithconway4567]

Great video..Interesting designs. Maybe culvert sections for window frames? Cutting tires like that opens up lots of possibilities, especially for easy footers. Great experiments and tools!! Thanks

[@AircreteHarry]

Thank You!!

[@SheriffofYouTube]

you are like an ambassador for aircreet structures . great presentation very informative

[@guenbarnes1659]

Very ambitious...

[@prakashspex]

If you butt up the domes against each other on at least some of them, you can skip the walk troughs .It would open the interior and you would be done faster. You might have to build with blocks though..as always ,great video,awesome project !

[@markwilson8118]

Good to see another video and your plans

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks!!

[@louisfeyt4188]

Very much enjoyed awesome ideas .. thanks

[@willybee3056]

Good job, and thanks for sharing your videos. I like the idea of an atrium. Also you might want to include an extra door to the ouside, just in case you may find a reason to add on in the future.

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks I do have a door to expand in the future. Thanks!

[@ryanwilliams1651]

Buddy, You Rock!!!

[@warwickmark]

Really ambitious, will be amazing. Can't wait to see it go up

[@CheatTheReaperOG]

Beautiful job! I'm looking forward to seeing how this progresses

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks!

[@LuckyDog-v3h]

I love this idea. I'm getting process of selling my home of 30 years collecting the money and heading out to do something I think probably an RV first and then a put some domes on the property I love your design so they're great

[@lilbunnifoolfool3889]

God Bless

[@floozie5341]

If you're still looking, you could try a yurt dome/skylight; usually about 5' diameter, available in clear or tinted and have an opener for venting. Love your videos, cheers!

[@joshd8654]

Hey Harry! You have definitely inspired me thank you for your video content! Anyway not sure if I'm to late but I wanted to suggest possibly casting dome skylight using epoxy. I'm not sure how it will far against uv light but it's something to look into

[@MakerTools]

You da man, Harry!!! BTW on the dome cap windows, my good friend Bob Coles placed a large round skylight dome on top of the central dome of seven total domes, his plan for Jefferson Street, Buffalo, NY library. Came out great, BTW, used every day. Turned out that even in dark Grey skies Buffalo, so much sun came through, they had to cover the skylight with a fabric tarp to reduce light blasting in. Also the seven done plan was based on African village layouts where each dome was connected as village but not physically connected as yours are... His domes connect as outer circumference blend into each other. Reason for the central dome is connection that would otherwise be outdoors in Africa where its warm... North in Buffalo freezes much of the year. So they're connected. No tunnels... They're actually not domes, I just remembered, only center is domed, the others are flat roofed circular rooms. Ahhh, yes. Similar though.. Anyway, all good, loved this video...) thumbs up!!!

[@AircreteHarry]

Cool, Thanks!

[@SumFugaziSalt]

Have you looked into building dome windows with plexi glass? I’ve built a few windows with it for a camper that were curved and they work well . Pretty decent U value too especially with 2 sheets . I’d imagine if you built them in sections , you could possibly fill them with argon too . I bent 1x 2 wood in a jig , then painted the wood , drilled pilot holes in the plexi glass , used a bead of silicone and those metal roofing screws with rubber washers. I didn’t use a desiccant in side but I’d imagine that wouldn’t be hard to do . And could probably put a valve in the frame to fill up with argon .

[@ninjeera]

could you fill the tires with aircrete or the other thing? i forget the name already. lol. if you could, you wouldn't have to remove a sidewall. right?

[@opcn18]

Epic sounds like it would mold/mildew like hempcrete does. Have you tried leaving a test block partially submerged in water in a 5 gallon bucket for a few weeks?

[@AircreteHarry]

No not at all like hempcrete to much cement on the mix.

[@qeshi]

Cool idea with the sky lights! I've been fantasizing about making a greenhouse dome but instead of using regular windows it would be using prisms or light tubes. That way you don't loose that much heat from large windows, and they are easier to cover up if you want to reduce sunlight.

[@AircreteHarry]

Great idea.

[@vitalrights7390]

@@AircreteHarry When you use skylights they don't need to be that big to gave lots of light when on roof. The light tubes used as skylights give loads on light with very small diameter, research first before you spends loads of money for way oversized/priced and too much sun or light... big size maybe in living room and kitchen, day use rooms - bedrooms smaller

[@willie9smith875]

way cool ah......................

[@apaulosmith5653]

good stuff and well presented i want to come to a workshop, this sprig? where are you

[@doanhthu7838]

Thankyou so much ❤

[@sakamotosworld6602]

Yes i love it! ❤️

[@donaldkersey9416]

What type dead load would these hold safety such as to cut slope into hill side to be covered with backfill ? For year round total comfort

[@GalloPazzesco]

Man oh man I LOVE this video! I like the way you think ... you are a kindred spirit. Couple of quick questions. (1) How does the EPICrete compare with the Aircrete in terms of fire rating? I have seen tests where certain aircrete mixtures/recipes withstand up to 5000° F which I assume is due to the perlite mix. (2) What is the weight differential between the two products say between the same sized slabs or blocks with the same thickness. Again, you are DA MAN! I wish I could give you more thumbs up but I guarantee you at least one from me on every video and these will be shared as well. Thank you for your time and effort. ETA a third question. (3) What are the bonding properties of the EPICrete in terms of skim coating with shotcrete, bitumen, painting, etc?

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks Gallo, I have new test I will be doing soon to answer these questions and more. For now I leave you with this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZalZYafZZafhpo

[@medicmike4906]

I like what you are doing, what is the name of the software you are using to design your dome project here?

[@billhandley3980]

Ive been watching you from the beginning Mr. Harry.....and I've enjoyed the journey....so I don't know how to put this without being too negative.....but if you build to exactly that floor plan(and I'm not even thinking about the lighting aspect at this stage)...you sir will go "Bat Stir Crazy" trying to live in this house..... Please consider function before form...

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks you!

[@lyssgreene1708]

Wow. My husband and I have a similar plan.

[@swimant0]

I would suggest you connect the pantry and kitchen. Also doors on the grow domes. Also if you have bedrooms place a bath between them and connect the two. Like a pulman bathroom.

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

I'm curious as to how much you would save by either reducing the interconnecting corridors by half or by building one large semi-dome sitting on top of a three or four foot round wall. (Like the one with your own skylight design.)

[@johnellis5820]

R Educing the corridors length won’t leave room for other buildings

[@d.wayneharbison8691]

@@johnellis5820 Thank you.

[@rantingrobertshannon6953]

I am wanting to build one like this but without the center dome .. that will be the garden and pond area on mine

[@AircreteHarry]

Welcome to the channel 👍 Sounds good, you will enjoy it! If you are looking to get a 3D Rendering & Floor Plans, check out my listing on my website.

[@AircreteHarry]

Aircreteharry.com

[@-______-______-]

@@AircreteHarryWhat would be the price difference say, per block, for making one aircrete block vs one EPIC mix block?

[@SmeeUncleJoe]

What fabric are those forms made from ? The gores, I think you call them.

[@stevejohnson9880]

a couple of years ago I found online a similar plan, But it was enlarged to be a multi family survival compound with a Large grow dome in the center, 1 dome as the garage and the other 7 domes for either families or support facilities . You have a nice scaled down version

[@RANDOMNATION907]

Glass Block ..... for windows, very energy efficient , standardized sizes , still provides privacy.

[@maxineheron9051]

Good morning.... thanks for reply... great to know furniture can go in 🤩🤩🤩🤩. How many doors will it have???

[@MarkAylwardz]

dome design application: Harry what software did you show in the video for designing the Dome village?

[@donaldkersey9416]

Where are you located and how many states t do you cover.

[@barbarianleatherandblades8686]

I'm curious if you can easly cut this product like regular air crete? So could you hole saw out a hole for say glass bottles etc.? Can you also make window penetrations etc. Without damaging the integrity of the building. As for skylights. Look at some of the big Yurt companys. They all have big premade skylights for the center of their buildings.

[@samyoungblood3740]

What about skylights instead of windows? Did you look at Bill Lishman’s earth integrated home?

[@kalson6293]

You could have long windows that go around the upper part of the dome for a sky light

[@chet2201]

Spend Xtra 200$ on PEX tubing infloor heat. We did a 6000 sq.ft. dome with a 2 ton heat pump the owners keep AC on 70° mile high Arizona. Infloor heat can be Vacuum Tube Solar hot water. OR wood boiler. Or all for backup.

[@utubeape]

Awesome, I would love to know more details of this. it's is the kind of thing I am planning to do, and have the solar hot water pipes go to the floor to use it as a thermal mass, or to a cob bench that has a big insulating covering box over, then remove in the evening to release stored heat

[@AircreteHarry]

I was thinking of doing just that idea. Thanks!

[@JNTimperley]

How would this work in the Philippines or Thailand? RE: earthquakes flooding and digging to the water table is shallow. Thanks, sir for your suggestions. high electricity has me wondering about alternative living and cooling plus having a garden on top of how to be an efficient use of land.

[@Julia-rh4ll]

Can you reuse the shell for the domes?

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

Blender is a powerful CAD and illustration program that is free. But how it became free us a story in itself. Very powerful, but the learning curve is really tough. There is a lot of info help but you have to seek it out.

[@glennwest267]

Can you give a make/model of the gear pump?

[@AircreteHarry]

www.bowiepump.com/300%20Series.htm

[@glenbegin9152]

I like the original size so you could have added a glass jar cannery too.

[@mikefromspace]

Looks to claustrophobic small in thar. You can precast ship lap panels, make a big one. I'm in Az, Coconino county where I can build up to 20x20 no permit.

[@manor1730]

Could you use aircrete to make a countertop? Could you just do a skim coat of cement on the top and sides after it's cured to get rid of air holes? Would you add rebar to it?

[@jacquelenelively189]

I have been drawing a design like that for over 20 years intuitively. I'm not a architect I'm not a builder a contractor I'm just a little housewife but I keep seeing this design over and over and over so when the time comes I guess the good Lord will give me the ability to build it. Only difference is is each module was in a suite family suite and the center was the gathering place like the patio inner courtyard. It has the glass dome over the inner courtyard and you can grow many edible plants within that yard as well

[@greyone308]

Ive been dreaming of dome building for 10 years, but designing seriously for 5. Ive got some unique dome designs, and I think I can save tens of thousands over these standard prices. I dont need machines, or foundations, and since I moved to the tropics four years ago, I dont need skylights or thick walls either, its never below 75 here. Im pushing forward, its my life long dream, the dome complex on the cliff over looking the ocean. Plenty of options here, land is pretty cheap here.... let me know if you want to conspire together.

[@hadleymanmusic]

It is so cool engineering!

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks!

[@hadleymanmusic]

@@AircreteHarry thank you ive often wondered about forming like this.

[@GeorgeStar]

With the EPIC mix you don't need added insulation?

[@jentronics3754]

You might want to keep in mind how much heat you will be adding to the interior with the skylights. I remember a house that added four skylights. It had a 4 ton AC and the additional skylights made the house uncomfortable and the AC ran continuously.

[@bronze_age_wonders]

Can you place the entire structure on that mountain behind you? You might want to have a survey on that plateau to determine the chances of flood. Also might there be mostly skylight illumination?

[@izmark671]

Dome? Sphere maybe? With a basement...pool room?

[@kmonnier]

Yes, but is it earth-integrated?

[@philliptoone]

I'm curious what CAD system(s) you are using.

[@AircreteHarry]

Rhino Cad.

[@philliptoone]

@@AircreteHarry I enjoy using OnShape and strongly recommend it. I used SolidWorks before that.

[@totalchaos3607]

Can you please send me the blueprints for the dome

[@AircreteHarry]

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[@hadleymanmusic]

You ever work with the polyurethane foam?

[@AircreteHarry]

No I have not other than some great stuff. I want to stay away from polyurethane foam. I like fireproof Aircrete. :-)

[@vitalrights7390]

Hi Harry long time no talk, now i see you been down to Italy Texas, i was there for the training back on 2005. On your dome design the pantry should be connected to the kitchen either directly or off the corridor, it's not convenient to go into living room to go into the pantry when you are in kitchen... Have you seen David's pumps from Monolithic? they are high priced but work very well and long lasting workhorses. One more suggestion when you were adding the add mix fortifier etc - why not just add to the concrete mix you already had made, i think it's counter productive to add to foam, should be added to concrete mix instead of some of the water. Take a look at instructions. Happy building Vital Portugal

[@scorpio6587]

For skylights, perhaps a company that makes custom acrylic fish tanks. Great designs!

[@AircreteHarry]

Thanks!

[@dennissorensen8765]

If you heat a sheet of plexiglass up fairly evenly, you can shape it over a mold of the right dimensions and just cut away the surplus. I guess it would be fairly strong. Otherwise I suppose it could be possible to use the triangles and build a skylight with several flat surfaces in that way. It will be heavier, but it would look pretty good, I think.

[@davidwall6851]

You can make your own by heating a sheet of plexi between two pieces of plywood, they do it to make custom "bubble" type windows for unique specialty cars.

[@-______-______-]

If it's between plywood, how do you mould the shape?

[@oldedominion8782]

Why wouldn't you want a skylight in every room? A dome design is really great for load-bearing, do you know how much weight these would carry? Is this a design that would be suitable to be buried underground?

[@opcn18]

Anything you plan on burying should be stamped by an engineer.

[@AircreteHarry]

I would not bury this dome design, but my next dome build you could bury underground.

[@CheatTheReaperOG]

Harry, where can I find stats on EPIC? In particular, is the styrofoam in it flammable?

[@AircreteHarry]

You will have to wait till later this year when I do some testing and compressing testing. Will not burn kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZalZYafZZafhpo

[@maxineheron9051]

Too much tunnels.... I prefer the dome s closer... how would I get furniture in.

[@AircreteHarry]

I agree with you, some else made a comment that the center dome would not have wall space. So I changed the design. Now the center dome has a hallway ring going around, and now there are two openings in the center dome. All the domes connect to the hallway ring. As far as getting furniture in the openings of the tunnels are 6 feet wide 9 feet tall no problem there.

[@mikefromspace]

desertdomes had a dome calculator check it out

[@0j0m.......]

Hey Harry, do you think windows from boats and other similar things could work?

[@0j0m.......]

I meant as windows and skylights

[@AircreteHarry]

@@0j0m....... Absolutely!!

[@Bob_Adkins]

Domes, or cylindrical structure with domed roof? 2 rooms devoted to greens, but none to a shop? I believe the shop should be the 24 footer. :). Kidding aside, have you thought of up-scaling the size? I can imagine much larger domes being feasible by applying 2-3 thin coats of light, high strength resin cement on the inflated mold until it will support the thick coats of aircrete. A single, huge dome would make a very elegant and strong home.

[@fantasyflare]

Does the paper pulp create acidity to weaken the concrete? How long does it last? Does it need an alkaline agent?

[@AircreteHarry]

If it had any negative effect, I wouldn't use it myself nor recommend it. What I personally recommend, depending on the prefered system, are: - Drexel - Aircrete Thickening Agent - Air Entrainment Liquid aircreteharry.com/product/1-gallon-aircrete-thickener-two-x-1-quart-air-entrainment-liquid-by-aircrete-harry-allows-you-to-pour-aircrete-much-higher-improves-strength-see-description/

[@fantasyflare]

@@AircreteHarry the effects of acididty dissolving mineral bonds over time is guaranteed

[@fantasyflare]

I guess like you have to guage how long you rant it to last and what sacrifices are inherent in the recipe. Self-healing Roman Concrete has granules of alkaline mineral that leeches to fuse cracks that form and is like a self healing perpetual investment.

[@BobbyRollsToo]

Where are you located Harry?

[@AircreteHarry]

Hey Bobby, we are in Colorado.

[@BobbyRollsToo]

@@AircreteHarry I'd love to come visit your compound sometime. To see it in person would be super cool. I love watching your videos! Thanks again for sharing everything!

[@AircreteHarry]

You are very Welcome!

[@TracyLiichow]

What would work best in Uganda? No need for much insulation due to being on the equator. Our community is seeking low cost housing for a new community. Thanks.

[@kyststudio-epicartadventure]

Cant find aircreteharry on Etsy.

[@wageslaveuranus9596]

A honeycomb design with equal sized domes meshed together like soap bubbles on water would be most efficient .

[@AircreteHarry]

I like the idea but it's harder for me to build the bubble design than separate domes.

[@GalloPazzesco]

WageslaveUranus just curious but where in nature might I find a honeycomb built horizontally rather than vertically and, if by chance you can point me to them I need to meet their waterproofer and gutter men. Now, with that said and if we're talking nature at its best then egg shaped domes with the lower one third under ground for water or other storage .... acting like a ballast, and with all domes connected in an egg carton configuration ... yeah, then that's horizontal but still exceeds the current design in terms of stress and fracture resistance and super long term sustainability I would think, without crunching the numbers. The question would be, big end up or down and what would they all be seated in, sand or clay?

[@lihtan]

Looks like you might want to move one set of your solar panels further away from the roof canopy. The thing with solar is that if any of the cells on the panel get a tiny bit of shade on them, it kills the efficiency of the entire panel.

[@galerauschenberger9411]

Harry, How much would it cost to build a 3,000 sq. ft. single dome with a loft in it?

[@brandencasey6761]

It's an interesting design, but I feel that you're missing out on a lot of space in all those key holes between each dome. In my opinion, having the domes be slightly larger so that many sections of walls will be interconnected. This would also make water storage pockets in those key holes.

[@marchelandersen6839]

hello Harry. I'm thinking about building a concrete boat how do you think the epic will stand sea water ?

[@opcn18]

If you could trowel the polystyrene in past the remesh it would be a sure sign that you didn't have enough remesh. So many large inclusions in the mix would mean you would need a thicker cover to stop saltwater from reaching your remesh, so you'd end up with a heavier, more expensive boat in the end.

[@AircreteHarry]

It mite work good, wont know till you build a model.

[@SoftHeartPC]

You could search for marine and RV parts, they have many different designs including round, skylights, windows, even doorways.

[@charleshueckstaedt5064]

wisconsin hello to hairycrete , question ; im unable to find much info on using rice hulls in aircrete .. any ideas or leads ? thanks .......

[@AircreteHarry]

No idea. I have not got my hands on any rice hulls to do experiments.

[@charleshueckstaedt5064]

@@AircreteHarry thanks for getting back so fast ! im following all you progress ..

[@AircreteHarry]

@@charleshueckstaedt5064 Thank You!

[@charleshueckstaedt5064]

@@AircreteHarry IF YOU RECALL..im planing on building in the philippines ,,,thats why im looking at free rice hulls ..

[@charleshueckstaedt5064]

@Shad Oria hi thanks for the ideas .. the rice hulls are only three times bigger than a grain of rice . i would use them whole . being free by the truck load ..i like the price .

[@ensiv74]

Have you considered not having all the arch hallway to each dome from the main living space? You could make the arch hallway from the living room feed three domes by teeing the hallway. Would give you space in your main living space to have furniture on the wall, television, desk, etc. You could have the pantry hallway off the kitchen. You could also have the grow rooms hallway from the main entry dome so you are not walking though the main living area with dirt and other soils.

[@AircreteHarry]

I did think about that for the pantry and kitchen but not the grow room. I'm still playing around with the design. The hallways are 6 feet wide 9 feet tall so there is room to put things in the hallways. Thanks for the suggestion I'm going to put the two grow domes together and have one entry to free up wall space.