Pacific Domes - How to Build a Geodesic Dome - VIDEO

[@DiegoLinde]

These have a yurt feeling, or like tents where a structure is covered with a canvas and seem good for yoga spaces, greenhouses etc They're also more affordable than others, and therein lies its appeal for people on a shoestring that need to get a shelter up fast but if I was looking for a permanent home I might also want to add adjacent pods coming off in the design and at any rate built out of wooden struts for the shape and panels that can be insulated and water-proofed.

[@davido3109]

cal earth??

[@808shamalama]

I’m going to order one for my self sustainable farm on the Big Island of Hawaii, looking forward to it 🤙🏾

[@rupaliembry]

Have you begun building yet, Shama Lama? Where are you on the Big Island? I’m planning on doing the same thing!

[@808shamalama]

@@rupaliembry Aloha, are you here on Big Island? I’m near Pahoa, Hilo side and getting area ready, hopefully build next year

[@nocturnalpete1]

i loved it and found it was good to watch music or not i was thinking the frame would go up from the top first and lifted but that was much easier i can see they have thought of every thing with the stove pipe and insulation etc and screens and all the ventilation great work ..

[@PacificDomesInc]

Thank you Peter

[@jameswestfall5651]

peter donaldson I

[@PacificDomesInc]

Top down build is also an option, but you need a scissor lift. So people find it easier to build from the bottom up.

[@leliu5thelement448]

It would be nice to have recommendations on the decking!

[@PacificDomesInc]

We offer free dome floor plans:pacificdomes.com/downloads/#dome-floor-plans

[@Gigi-os8px]

What a great dome.

[@madelonmarshall1726]

I am inspired...I AM HOME!!...xoxo

[@Unominious]

This is like a giant tent...monolithic domes in Italy tx has more structural/permanent sound buildings that can withstand tornadoes and hurricanes category 5 tent way they build them.....though I would probably use something like this for camping

[@JJ-ur7uu]

This is to get around building codes. Monolithic are not geodesic. You can also concrete these domes but it makes them perminant then you need to pay for paperwork.

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

Monolithic domes have their own particular problems. You have to be very careful about temperature and pressure while forming the dome or serious structural defects occur that may not show up until much later. And you have to have special equipment.

[@hephzibahbradshaw9509]

MUSIC TO OUR GREATEST MUSICIAN KING YAD HAI WAW HAI OF ZION PSALM 8 IS CELESTIAL. THE WIND INSTRUMENT SOUND IS MEDICINAL. THE DRUM SOUND BALANCES THE HEART BEAT. LOOKING AT THE TEAM WORK TO ESTABLISH THE DOME REJOICES MY SOUL. THANKS, QUEEN OF DOME PACIFIC DOMES. WELL DONE.

[@cefgil3905]

Do you have an updated video on how to build a Geodesic dome?

[@PacificDomesInc]

We are working on making one! Some of our designs have definitely changed but the concept very much the same : )

[@urutuc]

As usual great clip , but the music is far too loud and lousy ! All the best .

[@robertgraybeard3750]

Urutu C - I was thinking the same, sort of. Before thinking about the music, I thought about the "video" which was obviously transcribed from a film / movie. A Google Search found that the Whole Earth Catalog / Domebook 2 was printed in 1971, and that Pacific Domes was founded in 1980. Decades ago "hippies" bought the domes and they liked that kind of music. Yes, the style of American music has . . . changed over the decades.

[@1thess416and17]

Excellent video thank you!

[@raul7293]

I love it!!!

[@jazzpottinger6435]

Insulation for humidity/moisture? Screwing the tent fabric to the deck does not seal the structure. Do all windows and ventilation have sealed zip covers ? Moisture would wreck this beauty and everything inside. Or maybe just in Florida lol

[@PacificDomesInc]

The domes and dome liners are mold and mildew resistant. In areas with a lot of humidly we recommend dehumidifiers.

[@rajendrakhanal7233]

Very nice home

[@lindahorzelenberg6980]

It is an excellent idea. Please can you share where I can buy it. Thanks

[@aylarobe]

Linda Horzelenberg pacificdomes.com

[@ggallman]

How will this structure stand up to tornadoes, hurricanes, or fire? Would it keep out a bear? What is the expected life span of such a structure?

[@PacificDomesInc]

Our domes have survived some fairly severe weather, including a few hurricanes. Would it protect you from a bear? Seeing as I recently had a bear rip off my two inch thick cabin door, Id have to say, probably not! Our covers are certified for fire fire retardancy, and can pass some of the strictest requirements across the nation. The covers on our domes last from 15 to 50 years depending on how they are maintained and prepared. The Frame itself can last 20-50 years, depending on how it is prepared and maintained.

[@ggallman]

:)

[@teeledingham7644]

Can these be bought built in South Africa do you have contacts in South Africa

[@PacificDomesInc]

Yes! we ship globally

[@dilmamorais9857]

I want one!!!

[@danielcoetzee5793]

No, you may not...!

[@ERICBonteMaitreVerrierParis]

Hello Pacific Domes! We are also making domes & cupolas, but in glass... See how to built a stained glass dome ;)

[@frankortolano5886]

Wow,,how much would this cost if I put it together myself

[@PacificDomesInc]

Please feel free to email [e-mail] and someone will forward you a pricing sheet!

[@AerisVera7]

Question: What if you when you get to the top the triangles don't match up? Cool video by the way!

[@waynealan2226]

The kits are precise in the measurements of the struts. Mathematics says they will. If they don't they won't be off by much. I've made the frames myself and as long as you follow the math, they fit together every time.

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

I, too, have built several of these pipe domes. It's not hard to measure the struts, and the geometry is forgiving of minor errors. It makes a pneumatic structure that tends toward self-correcting.

[@Well_possibly]

I like the overall idea, but you forgot to add a pipe to pipe outdoor air into your wood burning stove. You don't want all your oxygen used up by the fire! I wouldn't be very comfortable with a fire inside a flammable structure like this. Are there multiple fire exits?

[@colindavis3820]

Fun fact, the domes pass the California fire certs! Some of the most strict fire certifications in the nation, domes don't burn easy. As for fire escapes, domes can come with as many doors as you would like.

[@randygoodspeed6460]

hey can anyone tell me were i can get the materaul to build the dome

[@sarahleamy]

How do you keep mice etc out if you only screw in the fabric with grommets every so often? We've had terrible mice in the yurts with a similar set up. Thanks.

[@PacificDomesInc]

If properly assembled there shouldn't be enough give for mice to enter. Other than that it's about the same as keeping mice out of a traditional homestead : )

[@58camelot]

Is there also a written manuel? So it could be studied .

[@PacificDomesInc]

Yes, all of our domes come with manuals!

[@omaroliblish]

This is very interesting way to put up a good tent fast! However the background music made a problem for older people to hear all of what was being said!

[@delawarepilot]

How much do these run?

[@PacificDomesInc]

If you e-mail [e-mail] we can send you a full pricing sheet : )

[@angetodac]

how much u payed for the kit?

[@robertgraybeard3750]

angetodac - check out pacificdomes.com/ ==> STORE (pulldown menu).

[@alanlee2000]

great video, Do you have one of the dome in snow day?

[@PacificDomesInc]

+alanlee2000 - We have not produced any videos of our domes in the snow. However, WhitePod has, and they are a major client of ours. Check out this video vimeo.com/82286742

[@grahambate3384]

how the dome going, still in good condition? wot the price? cheers Graham.

[@PacificDomesInc]

+Graham Bate - In general dome covers last 10 to 20 years, so our guess is that this dome is still doing great! For pricing on a 24' dome call our office any time and speak with our sales team. Our office line is (541)-488-7737

[@grahambate3384]

Mazda rx7 thx mate, i live in Australia so we have to add 200% on top at lest,

[@daginselden5770]

They look nice but don't give any idea on prices!... Can't even get a ballpark figure from them :(

[@PacificDomesInc]

Happy to help Dagins, feel free to call the office, we can run a quote for you. 541-488-7737 Our domes are often made custom to order for each client, so the price depends on the features, size, instillation and shipping of the dome. Our domes priced from around $4,000 up to hundreds of thousands of dollars.

[@colindavis3820]

Please call in! 541-494-8324

[@ch2821]

It’s on their website! All prices for different sizes....

[@rodneypendleton5911]

can u just order the canvas cover. i need a replacement for a 45" dome.

[@PacificDomesInc]

+Rodney Pendleton - Yes, we can absolutely sell you a new cover for your dome. Call our office anytime and talk to our sales representatives - (541)-488-7737

[@peterkelley6344]

This was orignally posted in 2012. It is now 2017. My question is how has this dome survived the last five years or so. Have they found it to be more of a tent? or functional living space?

[@colindavis3820]

Hi Peter, our dome covers can last over twenty years if taken care of. In the past five years or so we have moved away from canvas to a vinyl material which has an even longer lifespan, and is easier to repair.

[@AilisCrafts]

Great yurt dome. shame they dont have these setup in areas of the USA for all the homeless people. this would help them more than over crowed shelters that dont have enough room for all the unfortunate souls that need a place and are camping in areas that seems to offend those that are not homeless. Shame those that have a place dont seem to think that it could ever happen to them. but all it takes is the companies they work for to shut down and do massive layoffs. ( Shame should it ever happen to anyone but those are the facts.)

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

This isn't a yurt, though.

[@cassowinski]

how high a wind can it take??

[@colindavis3820]

Depends on the size of the tubing and the type of structure it is set on / how it is anchored. On average around 100mph wind load.

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

Domes usually fare pretty well in high winds.

[@sjr7822]

Why do we need noise in the background drowning out the dialogue

[@indianwomandistantcousinof5741]

I agree Joseph Stokes I was going to say the same thing I wish when ppl are giving instruction that they speak up and don't play any type of music, my goodness.

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

I didn't find that music distracting in the least, and I had no trouble hearing or understanding everything the narrator said.

[@thefeelgoodflow593]

how much? please

[@colindavis3820]

Depends on the size! call in if you would like some more info, 541-494-8324.

[@kiazzamassaequipe199]

Guerreiros, vocês vendem Domos sob encomenda? Agradecido

[@mehmetakbas3751]

You can see the original dome and equipment on my channel, friends.

[@gaminawulfsdottir3253]

"All in a day's work"... plus the time it took to build the deck. Still, nice job.

[@crustydownunder]

WTF? I cannot understand some people complaining for nothing. They paid nothing to watch, they were not forced to sit through it. They chose to watch of their own accord. If you don't like it, leave, there are thousands of vids to watch. Go find the perfect vid for you, and keep you insults to yourselves. My parents always taught me, "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all." I think that goes for insults on you tube just as well. If you have nothing constructive and positive to say, piss off.

[@AilisCrafts]

everybody has a right to their opinion, Your not any different. But lets not forget the right to freedom of speech.

[@willwright9317]

@@AilisCrafts yea Ight sun to my channel I make Fortnite cideo

[@The4manCrew]

Please consider the content, not the music.

[@VeganRashad]

Classic KZbin.

[@amyjohnson473]

Couldn't help but notice redacted audio?

[@PacificDomesInc]

We are in the works of making a new "How to build a dome" video : )

[@이익우]

잘보고갑니다.한번만들어보고싶어요.

[@Sneh1972]

Very old video of pacific domes

[@PacificDomesInc]

Currently working on making a new one! We are very excited.

[@sorciaamor5415]

@@PacificDomesInc I love this older video! I heard about these domes in my teen years and many decades later am still wanting one. Happy to see you are still in biz, and thriving!

[@SkyhanViper]

i think its too much non natural material in the wild. i would prefer a Turkic Yurt made of wood and wool only

[@PacificDomesInc]

+Gokhan Great idea. It is certainly possible to take advantage of the structural stability of a geodesic dome and insulate it with natural materials. We have fitted our domes with Wool in the past, and other clients have used our domes as a foundation for straw bale and cob exterior.

[@Taller2A]

Nah I would just stack some tree branches and hide under them. Or even rocks. Totally natural.

[@HealingWatersOfBethesda]

The Number 777 - In the Firmament of Heaven

[@colindavis4780]

This pan flute music slaps idk what all you guys are talking about.

[@SuzanneWho]

Click on Closed Caption near the top of the video!

[@chrisk7118]

Alibaba

[@JohnS916]

Bare feet? unbelievable.

[@sandraj9262]

thanks for making this, my granddaughter showed me a video that said most illegal mexicans sneak in by plane, so if we build a dome like this big enough to cover the whole country, we can keep them out for good. MAGA!!

[@colindavis4780]

Hi Sandra, That sounds like a pretty awful and extremely racist idea! That being said, I don't think Pacific Domes could make a dome that large, you may want to turn to Geometrica for domes over 150'. Best, Colin

[@jedrashidul6952]

The fuck

[@PacoOtis]

If it were not for the horrible music one might be able to tolerate this video. It is just awful! Terrible! Torturous! Avoid!!!!

[@toxicwaste08300]

this video looks horrible

[@fontanot]

How much?

[@PacificDomesInc]

Our 20' domes are $7, 850 for the frame and cover.