Our Geodesic Dome Connector - How it Works!

[@zacharysmith5947]

After watching the video all the way to the end I was going to personally call you and thank you for making the world a better place. I will do it hear as not to disturb your processes. Thank you!!!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video. I appreciate your words of encouragement for our work. Thanks again, John Hurt

[@darrenwerner1829]

For as long as people have been building domes you finally made them viable. Great contribution to the world. You could build a log dome with six inch diameter logs and it would last a lifetime.

[@ZipTieDomes]

It would probably last forever. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@Tsiri09]

That is too cool! Wish I'd known about these hubs when I was homeless. I really needed a more stable and reliable shelter than the cheapest ozark tent I could afford. I'm glad you are involved. Thank you.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@md_free85]

Tina Gallagher I been there...

[@ZipTieDomes]

Redfeather, If you or anyone else can scrounge the PVC pipe somewhere, I will be glad to assist them. Here is an example of how we work with the homeless: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/leighblock.htm I wish I could do more, but the idea is free to the homeless. "I was a stranger, and you took me in..." htmlbible.com/kjv30/B40C025.htm#V35

[@tyleratchley8669]

Me too, Tina! Hope things are good now

[@steveraman4562]

@@ZipTieDomes "I was a stranger, and you took me in. god bless you thanks

[@jill_fisher]

As one engineer to another: Love it! So simple, and as we in the UK would say: "Absolutely bleeding obvious, that is: once some genius has thought it up!"

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you for your comments. I have a neighbor from Yorkshire and I love to hear him talk. His accent is very thick, and they have a lot of sayings in Yorkshire that are unique. Thanks again for watching the video and for your positive comments. John Hurt

[@Mtnfarmer55]

Bucky would be very pleased to know that you folks have done this and made it possible for so many people. Thanks so much for all you have done.

[@ZipTieDomes]

I appreciate your comment. John

[@ori_U100]

The spirit of Bucky is smiling

[@mariweed100]

try hanging from the middle

[@julieenslow5915]

John Clark You are so correct!

[@bellakaldera3305]

Indeed, I have made pilgrimage to Bucky's grave in Mt. Auburn Cemetery. "Call me trimtab" is his epitaph.

[@Jestunes]

I love that you care about the public to help those who can't help themselves. Bless you!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, I really appreciate your comment, it means a lot. Thanks again. John Hurt

[@RealGoldRealWealth]

Bucky would be proud of you and your work. Thank you for covering every aspect of the design and for thinking about ecology... after all Bucky did that too. Well done.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@3utube4]

I have wanted to build a geodesic dome since college, some 50 years ago. The main challenge has always been the hub. You have brilliantly solved that problem. I will be building a dome for my grandkids and their friends to play on. Thanks so much.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@johndeggendorf7826]

You guys are awesome. The last minute or so especially. I wasn't sure people like you still existed.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, I appreciate your comment. John Hurt

[@rocki_bb]

@@ZipTieDomes I agree with him! I ended up here because I'm trying to come up with cost effective ways to enrich our home & yard for our autistic son since he has to do virtual school. I literally teared up at the end!

[@ZipTieDomes]

@@rocki_bb Thanks, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

[@Andy-t2q5i]

people like this always exist. don t stop believing in the good :) and thank you, John, for this great solution. i ve done research on this for quite a while and this design is a big step forward at the end of a race. thumbs up

[@SashaGalashka]

Here's the hidden 💎 Special thanks for providing axle angles for all levels of curvature. This one solves the major problem of geodesic domes as well as gives plenty of room for developing. Excited to check more of your videos. Thanks.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@LEXICOGRAFFER]

This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen on KZbin. Thanks for your great generosity!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks again, and I do appreciate your comments. Have a great day, and actually, I live in Tennessee. John Hurt

[@newbaca]

Oftentimes, the simplest solutions are the best! Well done!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@rowgler1]

Thank you for this video. I have been saving short left over pieces of EMT for a while now with the intent of building a three or four frequency dome. I don't so far have a size or purpose any more than an art project, but my sticking point to start has been the hubs. Symmetry haunts me and the idea of hammering the ends flat, drilling and stacking them just doesn't seem optimum. Your concentric cylinder hub seems like the perfect solution. To reciprocate and grow your invention, I know of two new products that could be used to skin a dome efficiently. The first is Spider Lathe glass fiber mesh and the second is a hand held, air driven mortar sprayer. It is like a poor mans gunite system. The mortar sprayer needs a large air compressor,but it makes a very uniform thin, hard shell. The advantage of fiberglass mesh is that it will never rust. I researched, purchased and used both these products to build a 3500 gallon koi pond water feature in our backyard last summer. I used the spray gun with type S mortar, (good), Stone veneer mortar(better, polymer fortified) and surface bonding cement( Best, fiber reinforced, waterproof, and polymer fortified). I hope my input is useful.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That is good information. I knew about the mortar sprayer, but had not heard about the Spider Lathe glass fiber mesh. I appreciate your help, and if I can help you, call me at [phone]. John Hurt

[@anthonyrepetto3474]

Genius! Few seem to consider the constraints of machining and assembly, and the impact of their choices on ultimate strength - you have solved both perfectly! Thank you :)

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate them. John Hurt

[@choimdachoim9491]

This is an astoundingly simple and useful creation/invention. PVC will deteriorate in sunlight so I paint it for my garden greenhouses, etc.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Yes, painting the PVC is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@kjarby69]

Free information is always appreciated!👍🏻 I always like it when people post videos and share their knowledge.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@sparklemonkey11]

Thank you for making domes easy and low cost.

[@ZipTieDomes]

You are welcome, Sparkle. Thanks for watching. John Hurt

[@pchiare]

From a dome enthusiast in São Paulo Brazil: Your work is inspiring and amazing!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

[@alistairwilson5344]

Very smart,sturdy,simple and elegant solution-Brilliant!I've lived in various domes on and off over the years and that was the sticking point with all of them.We never got any further than your first example with the single ring and an oversized hole to give the poles wiggle space.Been using alkathene piping for years too,nice and light,doesn't warp and like you say,looks great after years of use.Right,you've inspired me!I'm off to the shed and drag the old frame out for a refit.Thanks for sharing such great info and really admire your whole philosophy and ethos.Had to subscribe on the strength of this.Cheers.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you Alistair, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

OMG, YOU FUCKING GENIUS! I'm 60 years old and I've thought about hubs off and on since the 70's.. This is elegant and smart and easily done. I haven't watched the whole vid yet, but hope you make one about how this idea evolved.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That's a good idea for a video, that is, how I came up with the hub design, really by accident. I have been studying how new ideas are formed, and this hub design is very linear in inception as it rests on other ideas. Thanks for the comment. John Hurt

[@saccoman88]

Congratulations on the project and for sharing and helping so many people!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@duelette]

Outstanding design! I have been a builder for just about 40 years and have studied domes since they came out with the idea! Just tierd of building homes the same way, everything square. For home building the best system in my opinion is the Hexodome. I did build a small one but the waste material was alot. But this design gives me ideas! Use more like concrete forms that are reusable. Thanks

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, Brad. There are a lot of good uses, it is all about finding the best application for an idea. Concrete domes are definitely a good form of shelter. We are also using the domes for 360 degree projection screens. www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/chrisbrannan.htm John Hurt

[@KateInTheCity]

This is a wonderful hub design! I will recommend our local homeless shelter look into this option with you :)

[@ZipTieDomes]

They are welcome to call me at [phone], I would be glad to talk to them. John Hurt

[@foxmulder3980]

This is junk.... Maybe it would work to cover a car or a greenhouse, but that's it.

[@wildheart5086]

@@foxmulder3980 it works for many materials. Your opinion is based on factual experience with different materials?? They use this for different environments as well. Great idea for homeless shelters. What might be your contribution to help others?

[@foxmulder3980]

@@wildheart5086 So you have evidence this is helping the homeless or did you come up with that as you were touching yourself to Justin Bieber photos on the internet?

[@wildheart5086]

@@foxmulder3980 John has stated himself that he helps homeless and would welcome those who help homeless to contact him. So, this has helped homeless. You deserve to be blocked for your disgusting perversion.

[@zacharysmith5947]

You made a huge brake through with this design. Brilliant ! Thank you!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@pauljs75]

Should have branded it with the leverage/tensioning ring aspect, because zip-ties seem a bit wasteful for frequent dis-assembly/re-assembly applications. Rope or other cordage possibly has multiple uses and can do the anchoring job just as well. The difference in permanence would mostly depend on what knot is tied. I could also think of a way to replace one of the rings with a short tube, and some extra-holes for cinching down with an extra cord other than the one used for anchoring rods. Would work as a stand-off or displacer between the inside and outside, and one might get away with using a less specific hole size for any angle. My way of looking at it, it's not all that different from the cantilever slide thing used with umbrellas. I suppose that's some food for thought.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Those are great ideas. I have one friend that is working with Dyneema, it is a rope that is supposedly as strong as steel cables.

[@pauljs75]

Some of that stuff is stronger per unit weight in terms of tensile strength. And I'll agree that aramid fibers and plastics are a pretty interesting material.

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I am always glad to hear people or companies offer to help the homeless directly. I feel even our government views them more as a problem rather than as people who need help and at the same time, tons of food and useful items are disposed of rather than given to those who would benefit. I would like to ask if a dome can be built from PVC and covered with concrete to create a storm proof shelter to withstand hurricanes here in central Florida?

[@ZipTieDomes]

Yes, a concrete dome can be built over a geodesic dome or even an inflatable air form as seen in this video by Monolithic Domes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGKbeZaGm7CpZ6c I am working with several customers on building a concrete dome, but I don't have any pictures of one at this point. John Hurt

[@mgrantom]

We just went through a freeze here in Houston which made it necessary to throw together some pvc frames to protect our plants. I wish I would have seen this first. I would definitely be interested in making some large frames to cover vegetation. Easy to take apart and store until needed.

[@ZipTieDomes]

We have a 20' wide 10' tall 2v dome, that is lightweight and large enough to cover most of a small garden. Other sizes too. You can also buy just the hubs and cut your own struts from 1" Schedule 40 PVC plumbing pipe. Thanks for your comments. John Hurt

[@locomotive3845]

I left out two five hole hubs for walk through access and covered the top with three 6'x8' blue tarps from NH Northern. It lasted all week and was still quite rigid. I don't remember what my out of pocket expenses were but the VBS staff(the Lady's) want another one this coming summer. I'm going to need a bigger ladder. Thanks again.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That's a great idea. Yes, it is surprising how strong a dome is with an entire section removed. Thanks for your comment. John Hurt

[@jmontman]

You should get together with a tent maker and see if they can make a canvas cover for the domes that are used for the homeless. My church and others in our community are working to find a solution for the 500+ homeless here in York county SC.

[@ZipTieDomes]

I am hoping to work with a canvas maker this year. Billboard tarps are another possibility. Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

[@mariusneumayer4419]

Please put me down on your list. When you get a canvas cover for the domes !!! Door and windows will be a plus, and even a stove pipe acces will be awesome. PLEASE KEEP ME ON YOUR LIST. This is better than ANY tents. [e-mail]

[@MrPanchito62]

If you were to build a second, larger dome that goes over the first one, covering both with some type of tarping system, it seems to me that you would create a very livable shelter, at least for winter.

[@sparklemonkey11]

Use tyvek. The material they use to wrap houses with. Its waterproof and comes coated wit U.V. protection against the sun.

[@SKANK_HUNT49]

@@ZipTieDomes zip ties are not a good idea. They will weaken over time

[@vasosvacios7694]

I really can't tell you how much I thank you for sharing this with such detail; a great idea and so simple. best wishes for you and your loved ones.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you for your positive comments. It really helps. Many blessings to you and your family. John Hurt

[@arnokilianski7889]

Possible marketing idea: Lots of guys could use a shelter to put up over their motorcycles in fall, and take down in the spring.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@TempoDrift1480]

Be nice for keeping my drums outside over a night or two.

[@dopeymark]

I have been a fan of geodesic domes since the 70s

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video.

[@alpenaluna3541]

I have several concerns, i live in the high desert, the translucent plastic sheet lasts at most three months here. If using this structure as a permanent building for example - green house, you would need to replace the cover at least four times a year. second in one photo it was covered by that blue tarp stuff, same problem, and replace more than four times a year but my major concern is the white PVC plastic hub units themselves. That stuff is highly degradable to UV light, after a few years it WILL turn brown, then warp as it turns black, cracks and disintegrates. This can be corrected but with a little more money and time involved. It's a simple process, just use permanent enamel opaque paint, whatever color you'd prefer. Use at least two coats for nearly permanent application. The extra cost?.....spray cans are expensive and you will need many more than one, but the extra cost is well worth it. An alternative cover that will last a life time and can get at Home Depot is Coroplast in 4 x 8 sheets. Hope this sheds more light in your green house, 😁

[@Kyle-sg4rm]

It's a brilliant design, but yes, you raise some valid concerns. It would be great if cellulose plastic (not acetate etc) was further along and more accessible. It is on some ways - I've been reading alot of papers on cellulose dissolution using sodium hydroxide and urea. So far, plastic films have been made, with excellent UV resistance and durability (depending how it's processed). I've begun experimenting myself to see if I can make something like it, for greenhouses, house windows, geopolymers, wood composites etc. Not to make $, but simply to have a more simplistic and natural way of making permanent/repairable/recyclable plastics that won't leech out BPA and other crap... Archaeologist of the future (assuming people are still around) will get quite the surprise when they dig through multiple layers of earth and suddenly hit the plastic layer. WTF were they thinking? Will likely be the question. Followed by great debate over the time period, as much of the plastic will still look brand new.

[@dimik3855]

The reason PVC is used for house siding is it's resistance to UV. There is little problem with using PVC pipe. As far as using poly-ethylene for a skin material, you may have to change it once or twice a year if you use the thicker sheets. I seriously doubt that greenhouses have to change it more than once a year, but I could be wrong. Wind buffeting may be hard on the plastic sheet too, especially if it is loose and constantly moving. I'm using my own common sense here judged from observation and experience.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Al. You are right, PVC reacts differently in the desert, and it should be painted. The UV only travels through the top 1/100th of an inch, but it is the extreme heat of the desert that cooks PVC and breaks it down. Thanks for your comments, they are helpful.

[@garyronan5568]

Zip Tie Domes Perhaps for desert use bamboo or EMT or something I found called Enviroking UV Resistant Clear PVC. It is made by G F Piping Systems and is available in all standard pipe sizes. No idea on cost of this stuff but it sounds like A winner!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Here are 3 scientific papers from the PVC Plastics Industry that detail how PVC interacts with UV (Ultraviolet Light) from the Sun: www.uni-bell.org/blogs/technical-blog/uv-exposure-has-no-practical-effect-pvc-pipe www.nacopvc.com/c/tech-info/the-effects-of-sunlight-exposure-on-pvc-pipe www.usplastic.com/knowledgebase/article.aspx?contentkey=774 Thanks, John Hurt

[@OmNamoBhagavate]

Very clever!!!! Just an idea to improve stiffness: 1) putting a second internal pipe inside the pipe 2) injecting expanding polyuretane inside. This way the pipes will not bend.

[@mds1986ms]

You need to start a store. "Supplying you and your dome with all your dome needs here at dome depot"

[@ArtOfHealth]

Ham Wallet They ship out of their manufacturing plant. If they sell through Home Depot or Lowes, their profit is reduced and then there is no sense in keeping a family owned business. They are very happy doing this. Contact them for pricing and ideas! Great people!

[@mds1986ms]

That was meant to be a joke... a joke see. Play on words with the dome depot and its also a reference to the simpsons movie.

[@tzunammi]

I would love to have some sent to Ghana for similar projects. These are amazing and could possibility be a life changer for many... Thank you for such a great invention...

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@sjr7822]

Zip Tie Domes I see parts are made in the USA! I was looking at tents and other ideas but, this might be the solution. Can this stand up to hurricanes?

[@janwoodward7360]

That would depend. How is it fastened to the ground? Is it covered? With what? I live in a 5/8 38 foot diameter and have for 40 years. We have had winds in the 90-100 mph range during storms and 2012 Derecho. Lost trees and several cedar shakes but no structural integrity. Your design does not allow any fasteners to be attached to struts without compromising the strength of the strut. Maybe you can tie on canvas but each attachment creates an additional stress point and does not triangulate for increased strength. That triangulation is at the heart of the matter. Hard material coverings add to the strength. Soft materials do not, acting only like sails to tear it all apart. You can use this structure for a playground maybe but metal would be stronger. What is your current load per strut? Per connection? Have you reduced the strength of the hub by drilling holes in it? This could easily support a tent type structure for temporary use, but would probably fail in hard use. Will be interesting to see any further research you do.

[@francineshea4723]

Very cool! Thank you for taking care of our homeless and special needs as well. A great learning tool for children as well.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks

[@521cjb]

A transparent dome would be a great place to dry out firewood with the extra heat, takes over a year in the open.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That is a great idea!

[@charlesparadis7322]

My son purchased a kit with locking collars to cover his hot tub with a 20 ft. base diameter.Incredibly strong and covered with plastic sheet has withstood several 6 inch snowstorms

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you for being our customer. I appreciate the feedback on our domes. Thanks again,. John Hurt

[@Merlinemryys]

How do you prevent Solar degradation of the PVC pipe? Paint?

[@ZipTieDomes]

While latex acrylic paint does help in various ways. Here is some information: www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/PVC-and-UV-Degradation.htm www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/Protecting-your-Greenhouse-Plastic-from-PVC.htm Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@martehoudesheldt5885]

try gray ele pvc it lasts and lasts

[@ZipTieDomes]

@@martehoudesheldt5885 That is also a good solution.

[@SegoMan]

Build it out of EMT steel tubing

[@garyhoney2013]

True. Solar degradation is a big factor. The only application this has is really for education, tents or temp shelters. Sorry, fella cant tell me latex is going to help. The crap won't even stay on a wall. Latex gets scratched away to easy. Plus, latex paint degradates too.

[@LordRustyMcAlpin]

I'll use your design anyway. Thanks. For helping me make a roof over my head.i love the strength and locking of the hub.

[@brianbaker3767]

You cant he has it patented. lol!

[@arianadiego3709]

@@brianbaker3767 exactly... 😲😲😲 but, looking at his video and comments, he doesn't seem interested in asserting his rights... 🤔

[@brianbaker3767]

@@arianadiego3709 im sure its not worth paying a lawyer

[@ZipTieDomes]

Be sure to read how we maintain our patent rights: www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/Are-You-Making-your-Own-Hubs.htm If I can work with you, let me know. John Hurt www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm

[@michaelbyrd2043]

Oh you just don't know how y'all made me feel so stupid I have been trying to figure that out for about 20 years LOL

[@ZipTieDomes]

That's funny. Thanks for watching. John Hurt

[@michaelbyrd2043]

@@ZipTieDomes I hope you don't mind but I am building a underground home and I am thinking of using some of your architecture designs on my roof

[@thewanderer9740]

Love your domes. It's a brilliant idea to use a locking ring to take stress off the tie.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@sto90]

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[@samb2945]

Brilliant!! Absolutely love it :-)

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@MasterIvo]

Super cool! would love to build several of these and connect them together to live in. Different sizes for different spaces. Very inspiring!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, I appreciate your creativity. John Hurt

[@0623kaboom]

funny how the metal geodesic domes i see up here in canada have the metal version of that connector and it doesnt even need zip ties ... this has been around for over 50 years in canada btw

[@ZipTieDomes]

That would interesting to see. Perhaps you could make a video of them. Or send a picture. Thanks for your comment. John Hurt

[@jameswyatt1304]

O623kaboom, A picture and/or link would be handy here. Was looking at steel wire through holes in rebar, but that's a lot of tricky drilling even w/a drill press and v-block.

[@jameswyatt1304]

Good points. If disassembly is a requirement, this excels. NOT SURE ON THE COST without actual numbers. I'd need a reference to both, but these appear to be inexpensive. Do I have to purchase them, or are the sizing charts openly available?

[@ZipTieDomes]

The prices for the full kits are at this link: www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-greenhouse/index.htm If you buy just the hubs, and cut your own struts from PVC pipe, the prices for the Hubs Only Kits are at this link: www.ziptiedomes.com/geodesic-dome-hub-kits/index.htm Thanks for your comments. You are welcome to call us at [phone]. John Hurt

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

[@acuzamendoza]

No parlo, ni entiendo el idioma inglés, pero el idioma universal de los vídeos didácticos-formativos apoyado en el hacer haciendo y apoyado con un paso a paso secuencial del tema del vídeo capté la construcción de las estructuras geodesicas. Gracias cuídense, quiero uno en español.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Gracias por mirar el video. Lo siento, no hablo español, así que no puedo hacer un video en español. Pero un video puede traducir muchas cosas sin conocer el idioma. Y también lo hace Google Translate. Que tengas un gran día. John Hurt

[@Smudgie]

I really don't know what I clicked on to get this in my recommendations.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Don't you just love KZbin? It is using some sort of weird computer algorithm to rule the world, so I guess it no longer needs to make sense to humans. Thanks for watching the video.

[@DelbertStinkfester]

Same here but I'm glad it did

[@pamwebz5112]

Me either

[@dannycalley7777]

ME TOO ????????

[@balloney2175]

Did you have regrets? Or you are nearing the age of senility?

[@scottmcintosh2988]

Consider using double thick yellow gas line pipe and use grey electrical conduits as they have U V protection ! Scott from NH.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That's a great idea, Scott. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@SM-A405FN]

Maybe this is what the strange metal hexagons with hole's in each side were used for ?

[@ZipTieDomes]

Hmmm. Maybe so.

[@flowerpt]

Derek, which hexagons do you mean? I can't find a reference on search.

[@paxwallacejazz]

PS your post (The Hidden History of the Geodesic Dome) blew my mind I knew about Black Mountain College and the very cool Bauhaus connection but not the 1st part and the real inventor of the Geodesic Dome. Y'all exude good karma wow ☯️✌👍

[@shredct3118]

That was awesome. But just cut the part out where the guy cleans the drill bit off with his fingers. If OSHA sees this your in trouble.lol still its cool af.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Yes, I saw that only after I put the video together. I use a little wooden stick to clean off the drill bit now, especially after I had to replace all of my fingers with little wooden sticks. Thanks for your comments. John

[@shredct3118]

Zip Tie Domes awesome , this is such a great idea. Your talented.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@bobbybaldeagle702]

Very good idea!!! I've been racking me brain for years on a way of locking my gray PVC pipe together to make me a green house. Now I see how y'all made the dome. Now I get to build a green house. For the green house I want a dome I don't think will give me the room or over all height end to end... Thank you...

[@ZipTieDomes]

I am still perfecting my tunnel dome, but I have been saying that for several years now. Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

[@KallePihlajasaari]

@@ZipTieDomes Yes a tunnel shape would be neat for carports, firewood shelters and mushroom log shelters. The longer the tunnel portion the less edges you have with no headroom.

[@ntcarvalhal]

So clever and inspiring! Congratulations for your work and thank you so much for sharing this knowledge! All the best to you

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@briarz101]

Excellent idea, understand the concept, should be easy to build. Geodesic is strong , practical , so ya..well done , impressive.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@jorgereyna7622]

What a Nice idea Congratulations I live in the fields of Guatemala here there áre Many por people It is great

[@ZipTieDomes]

Jorge, you are welcome to use any ideas from the video to make domes there in your country at no charge or anything. Blessings to you and your family. John Hurt

[@jorgereyna7622]

@@ZipTieDomes thank you very much Is possible i work with the comunity here in Izabal Guatemala then i Will propose the idea

[@itzdono]

You could 3D print two circle pieces that bolt through the center of the collars with plastic pins that go through the locking holes instead of zip ties. That would make your tear down time even faster since you'd only need to tighten one bolt. The pins would hold your braces until you bolted on the other side. The outer circle could also be built up with triangle notches cut in around the circumference that could hold polycarbonate panels you could just snap in. Foam weather stripping would make it air tight. These two pieces could also be made from metal for additional strength. Or a mixture of metal pins inbedded in PVC plastic.

[@ZipTieDomes]

You have some very good ideas. I have been working on something like your pin idea, but the cost of manufacturing is greater than using steel zip ties. The snap in panels is another idea that we have in common. Right now I am working on using latex cement over fiberglass mesh screens to cover the dome with a permanent waterproof covering. I hope to make a video soon, as this is a very inexpensive way to cover a dome for a living space. Thank you for watching the video, and I appreciate your comments and insights on how to make the domes better. Have a great day. John Hurt

[@unclebenny8861]

I like it...

[@itzdono]

@@unclebenny8861 Thanks. I don't have a 3D printer or I would've tried it.

[@MrHarraga]

You are a Gift To humanity .

[@ZipTieDomes]

You are so very kind. May you be blessed in all that you do. John Hurt

[@TimeSurfer206]

Great idea, and I will be stealing it! For my own PERSONAL use only. When the neighbors ask, I'll give them your web link! Oooh... I clicked next vid before I posted this comment, so, had to back up to make it, and add: The next vid is about making an AirCrete dome. Thinking this would be a fantastic, and RE-USABLE, inner form! For which, if I was to start making commercially, I would rely solely on your products.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Yes, this would be a good form for aircrete domes. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@dreamingrightnow1174]

At first I thought the zips breaking down, but they have very little (if any) stress on them. Excellent; it would be great to see some domes built with this method, having stood the test of time. I think, as long as the pvc proves to be strong enough with changes in temperature and load weights, etc, whether they will warp eventually. But even if there was failure there, there are solutions to correct it, but the hub is fantastic.

[@ZipTieDomes]

I have some domes from 2010 with this hub design that are still standing out in our front pasture, so the hubs do last many years. The nylon zip ties will become brittle after 2-3 years, but we also use stainless steel zip ties that last forever. Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

[@joeycaddell9103]

@@ZipTieDomes little galvanized wire;'ll last a lifetime

[@shawnfaulkner7889]

I found this video to be very informative. I'm now thinking of making myself, a nice and easy descent sized tent for camping. 👍

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks! John Hurt

[@mkstewet2]

You should do all the drilling and cutting in the field as you use for the PVC connector type, because you could do the same thing you did and predrill all the PVC connectors, and you could also use zip ties to secure them in place, therefore reducing the time to nearly the same as the design shown here. Do not take this the wrong way, I really do like this set up, let's just give the systems equal efforts. Keep up the good work.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks! I appreciate your information and thanks again for watching the video. John Hurt

[@ArtOfHealth]

It seems you are getting better exposure here on KZbin versus Vimeo. I am glad to see you are getting out there more John. What about the covering materials? Here in Florida we see things degrade from the intense heat. Also, we have issues with algae and mold from the moisture. Do you cover how to create door openings and construction on the website? Are there certain companies that you like that produce materials that should not break down too quick? Thank you in advance! Art

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks Art. I am working with latex cement poured over fiberglass window screens for a dome covering. Look up "Latex Concrete Habitat" by Dr. George Nez - there is also a good "instructables" page on this type of roof. This will give you a cheap concrete roof for your dome that will last forever. I hope to have a video out in the spring. I am also developing a "dome within a dome" prototype that can be filled with aircrete or hempcrete. We have door examples on our customer review section on our main web page under "greenhouses". My customers have better ideas about doors for domes than I do. Thanks for watching and for your comments. I appreciate it. Thanks again. John Hurt

[@pinkponyofprey1965]

Dirt simple but someone has to have thunk it before it becomes reality! I wish I needed more domes in my life but I don't, although now I know where to start looking if things change! :D I'll save a link and give you a thumbs up.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@NiVofHiR]

Brilliant idea, love your SPIRIT! Keep up the great work!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@Mr850man]

Super smart design for a complicated geometry

[@HawaiiLimey]

This is fantastic! Great design work on figuring out a simple yet effective joint. I'll get round to building my own one day, Aloha.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, and Aloha to you too. John Hurt

[@PepOch79]

Congratulations for the idea, as simple as it is interesting.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video! John Hurt

[@208467]

Great idea, I plan to experiment with it. One thing though, the pvc fitting shown has four connections. I have looked but a three connector fitting needed for building triangles is very hard to find. That's why I found your website.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Contact me if I can help you with your project. www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm Thanks, John Hurt

[@punkinhaidmartin]

I wish you folks well, but you just showed me how to make all of these for myself.

[@ZipTieDomes]

We do have a patent on our domes, but you are welcome to make your own dome, in exchange for a picture of your completed dome. Here is more information: www.ziptiedomes.com/faq/Are-You-Making-your-Own-Hubs.htm Thanks for watching the video.

[@energyhawk9930]

BRAVO! You are beautiful! What a wonderful product! God bless you!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@dicelabiblia7461]

Thank you so much for your work and for sharing. God Bless you and yours.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you for your comments, I really appreciate it. John Hurt

[@fodank]

Liked and subscribed. You explain domes and hubs well.

[@oscarvasquez4023]

A great work !!!! More whit less. Simply great . Thanks

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@SevtapThurston]

Great video, thanks a lot for making and sharing.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@drbasavarajans]

You deserve the honour, if there for the recognition of an idea which is socially and economically applicable to house the millions homeless! Kudos for an explicitly explained video. Hope it reaches the decision makers -fast enough.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thank you!

[@unclebenny8861]

LOL... You are the decision maker... What did you decide?

[@johnmorales7415]

Super cool dome!!! Thank you for sharing

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@sjr7822]

The first Dome design was after WW1 searched wikipedia, I was concerned about winds and found an answer,( I would put this form into a concrete foundation.) . "In 2000, the world's first fully sustainable geodesic dome hotel, EcoCamp Patagonia, was built in Chilean Patagonia[8], opening the following year in 2001. The hotel's dome design is key to resisting the region's (strong winds) and is based on the dwellings of the indigenous Kaweskar people. Geodomes are also becoming popular as a glamping (glamorous camping) unit"

[@ZipTieDomes]

That's great!

[@dvdinjp]

Thank you for sharing helpful and useful information

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@thomasr1051]

You guys are doing something awesome.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@derrick_builds]

I like it. Thanks for sharing the video and making this possible.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@luisalarcon7060]

Hola amigo gracias por tu información esta muy buena me gustó te felicito saludos desde alerce región de Los Lagos Puerto Montt chile

[@brettmoore3194]

Cool idea. Ever thought of using it to pour concrete domes as scaffolding for the burlap and sewn chicken wire. Just glaze it or shot Crete it

[@ZipTieDomes]

Here is a customer that made a concrete dome using a canvas covering: www.ziptiedomes.com/customers/lenabach.htm Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@brettmoore3194]

@@ZipTieDomes cool, have you done a load test?

[@ZipTieDomes]

@@brettmoore3194 Yes, here are two videos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDddZakhdJ4hNE and, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnrdp6eCmb6AfpY John

[@davidsain2129]

This is ingenious and simple. I love it. I only noticed six-hole collars being drilled; no five-hole collars. Does "frequency" refer to the pentagrams or hexagrams?

[@ZipTieDomes]

Frequency relates to the number of triangles in the dome. Please see our video on Geodesic Dome Frequency at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epfLfox-mch_a80 Thanks, John Hurt

[@sandropaulo3551]

Muito bom não há limites para a criatividade

[@ZipTieDomes]

Eu acho que é Deus que nos dá a nossa criatividade. Nós apenas temos que abrir nossa mente para a Sua orientação divina. Obrigado por assistir ao vídeo. John Hurt

[@973435]

Thanks for the important information, it's amazing, you are a genius. Bendiciones

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@gyorgyangelkottbocz9766]

great video! love the simplicity! as an eco architect i always look for elegant, simple and affordable solutions. this is one such! i will check your website! right now i am thinking about using non plastic based struts and the type of renwable based aesthetic coverings that could be used.... make your next video about that please :-) anyway! well done!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Gyorgy - You might be interested in our Bamboo Geodesic Dome video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoDYfGSLi8l3l8k Let me know how your project works out, I am interested in your ideas about coverings. My email is: contact at ziptiedomes.com John Hurt

[@greenwoodorganics4681]

This is fantastic! I'm building one asap!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, Tom. John Hurt

[@arjunbadi6038]

Nice idea

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@domezekrystev2620]

hello there! does your site have the dimensions of the items in meters! i'm from europe and it's hard to work with inches! i'd be grateful if you could make a video with the units of measurement in meters 🙏

[@braxtonec]

Brilliant and thorough design!

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@locomotive3845]

Thank you for this video. last summer I used your idea to build a two frequency ZTD for a mist house for Vacation Bible School at our church. It worked like a dream and the kids loved it after there outside activities before going back inside.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That is great. Be sure to email me some pictures and I will put them on our website. Also, I will send you a free "Zip Tie Domes" T-shirt in return. Here is my contact information: www.ziptiedomes.com/contactus.htm Thanks, John Hurt

[@locomotive3845]

Thank you for the offer John but let me find one or two

[@oederdekoe]

Smart thinking! Thx for sharing. Learned a lot so far :)

[@oederdekoe]

10:10

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks!

[@kuryentelektrik]

SIMPLE AND GREAT, THANKS FOR THE IDEA

[@ZipTieDomes]

Absolutely.

[@nathanielharms9931]

I'm not homeless I do live in a cave. I was interested in what you were talking about concrete construction. I was hoping to make something in the Adobe form. Since I live near a coastline I was thinking is there any way I can use oyster shells in my mix To make a concrete. Oysters and muscles are very common for the homeless around here. Moreover I was liking the idea of the domes Making things a little bit easier to form a wall before I start building in Adobe pack around it. Using reeds and brushes i thinking it would be quite a practical task for most of the homeless around here.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That is a great idea. Thanks for watching the video. John Hurt

[@DelbertStinkfester]

This is super cool....I want to use this method to build a backyard shed now....and maybe a man cave....or maybe a man cave disguised as a shed

[@ZipTieDomes]

Yeah, a man really needs his own place. Thanks for watching the video.

[@wisdomhumbles8998]

Have to wonder if kotter pins could be used in place of zip ties (reuse ability). Would be neat if used for frame for aircrete structure.

[@ZipTieDomes]

I have tried u-bolts, scissor clips, and r-clips, and they all work, but the zip ties is so much easier to put on and to take off. Yes, it would be good for an aircrete structure. Thank you for your comments. John Hurt

[@unclebenny8861]

... or a small clevis could work... essentially a u-bolt...

[@aaabeverages7152]

You should have 766 million views by now. People never wake up until it's too late.

[@ZipTieDomes]

Thanks, I appreciate your comments. John Hurt

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Great Design - would be cool to build a dome out of metal piping & be super duper strong.

[@ZipTieDomes]

That is a great idea!