Trillium Domes - How to build a Zome cabin

[@phillipdavidhaskett7513]

As a union construction worker since the 1970's, I've usually been amused by how incompetent most "home builders" tend to be, but plainly you are in the opposite camp. Everything you've shown here is a fine example of how a professional builder would do things right. I'm impressed.

[@trilliumdomes]

I appreciate you saying so!

[@phillipdavidhaskett7513]

@@trilliumdomes It doesn't take a general contractor long to tell if someone can walk the walk, or can only talk the talk. This unit is so aesthetically pleasing, I'm considering using your plans for a couple of AirBnB rentals on my land near the Grand Canyon.

[@asherasky8147]

Go back to 10:08 dangerous way to cut your lumber with a chop saw

[@11mr.niceguy11]

@@asherasky8147 I noticed that as well but I'm also guilty of that as well.

[@thomasdemaio53]

Agreed, brother. Much, much less incompetence in commercial. Local 276

[@scottcates]

An impressively stable build without complex bevels. Making a lot of the parts identical looks very helpful!

[@trilliumdomes]

Thanks, Scott! Yes I am really impressed with the Zomes ofrm and function.

[@davefletch3063]

That skylight is gorgeous

[@HealedBySpirit]

You've reinforced a dream I've had ever since I saw the dome a dear friend in Austin, TX, built in the 1970s. Solid as a rock, suspended from an anchored side on a hill, supported underneath with the entire building becoming a roof for the patio and garden space below. I SOOOO want save the money to do this on some land I'm eying in NM. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE and shared wisdom!

[@trilliumdomes]

You're so welcome!

[@todpatn9782]

Love that deck layout plan. With just one panel. Block placement was an ease. Each piece pre made then all put in place. Awesome, I watched this video before and never noticed it.. great job with all the inconveniences of not having a shop. On top of a time crunch I love it.

[@trilliumdomes]

Thank you!

[@markhedquist9597]

Over the years, I've helped a builder friend of mine put together a number of geodesic dome he designed. They are made from SIP (structural insulated panels) and are super cool. Your done here is very intriguing. $7,000 is a very reasonable cost. And the sky light? Amazing! This is a beautiful structure!

[@oldreprobate2748]

Insulation and a mini- split you have a space for a number of four season activities, including a guest house.

[@MessyTimes]

Thanks for walking us through the process. I'm thinking of putting one of these on my land and now I am even more confident it is do-able.

[@kegelcompare]

thanks for taking the time to put this video together!

[@randybacurnay8089]

Looking forward to build one here in the Philippines. Domes house is perfect here since Philippines is one of the most visited by typhoons. Thanks for sharing, I love the whole builds and details.

[@trilliumdomes]

Keep me posted on your project!

[@Faesharlyn]

I'm super looking forward to seeing the greenhouse, this is such a beautiful design it deserves to be showcased at every opportunity ❤️

[@lonniekropf808]

Mahalo for sharing. I’m on the south side of the big island, and I think you just sold me on this idea. Aloha.

[@ernestinewatson4444]

Great idea. Brilliant for camping sites.

[@JOHNW2999]

Would love to see a detailed video on how you lay the shakes. No familiar with that type of roof but love it.

[@jsmith7701]

Great narration of the process.

[@sharonsjv]

WANT TO COME BACK TO BI!?! My husband a great chef!!! Great work beautiful

[@BigMountainCustomRC]

Yes! I'm from Hilo and the scenery in this video brings home to me...oh and the zome is awesome too!! Thank you.

[@woodandwaveskayaks]

Most beautiful and unique design so far! Love the shape and flower shaped window

[@trilliumdomes]

Thank you! I love the skylight

[@jonatasdp]

Very well explained and organized! Inspiring work, come to Brazil teach us!

[@ryenmadsen5183]

Looking forward to this.

[@shaunhall6834]

Wow! I still can't get over how quickly you can build these. I think this would be perfect for my art studio! I do stain glass so you know what I would do for the skylight?

[@Wam3Studios]

Great use of the 360 camera!

[@trilliumdomes]

Thanks!

[@ScarCaskt]

Pretty sweet idea, it turned out real nice. Just my 2 cents, I would have primed all of the pieces and the floor before I put it together. That way all of your plywood is nice and sealed up.

[@TheWorldBelow360]

Great build! The Space Age looking delirious.

[@tp4382]

Awesome video, I love how simply you break it down. Big Mahalos 🌊🌊

[@craigm5713]

Beautiful. A lovely & peaceful looking building

[@aleclyrae1804]

Compliments! Excellent work!

[@quantumtripper]

Great video! That cabin is the second-best thing about the video though. The lady has one of the best builds I've ever seen! 😉😍

[@katydavis4289]

Ok groomer.

[@RoadToFreedom29]

These would make an amazing glamping pin 😍 Definitely going to get the designs off your website once we get done land

[@jimc3891]

Nice job. Big Island fits your style.

[@Stephen.sullivan]

Fabulous video, great explanation and amazing outcome huge congratulations I can imagine that your customers were over the moon with your professionalism and talents 👍👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@horsetowater]

Well done, thanks for taking us along with you

[@trilliumdomes]

Thanks for being here!

[@3andB]

We love what @Trillium Domes is doing!

[@drjonritz]

Beautiful design! I can picture using the templates for the outer panels for inner ones, too...

[@shalanosara]

very nice video . A pleasure to watch. Looking forward to my build.

[@opreciousgemo]

This is gorgeous and totally feasible!!!

[@ge2735]

I Love this Project ❤ Hi from Brazil🥰

[@paulalee4195]

Hi Johnny, Thanks for putting the video together and posting it. My favourite part was picking up the tip about how to set a reliable stop without a permanent workbench. I always pick something up in your videos. I'd say there is a good chance I will try a zome once I have finished the current dome. Outbuildings are making the project drag on....

[@trilliumdomes]

Things tend to drag on more than we hope don't they? Thank you for the kind words, Paula!

[@lah1743]

Just gorgeous! Someday.❤

[@michaeltaylor8084]

Nice job folks ! Thanks for sharing

[@LuckyDog-v3h]

I love that it's so beautiful the style of it I can hardly wait to see how you built it.

[@Norbingel]

2 questions: 1) Why didn't you use your ultimate platform design? 2) What's the thickness of the plywood you're using for the floor (and the dome panels?)?

[@trilliumdomes]

I use different method for zome decks because there's less sides. 3/4 for deck and panel sheathing on this one

[@Norbingel]

@@trilliumdomes What are the dimensions of the 3 divisions between the pizza slices?

[@johnnybayles7412]

Its all in the plans ​@@Norbingel

[@danwhiteman2529]

Awesome build! Thanks for sharing.

[@trilliumdomes]

My pleasure, Dan!

[@hardstylelife5749]

Once again, amazing job! With the right amount of consistency and experience one day I’ll eventually and hopefully be able to catch up with your professional skills 😅 great video as always, bravo

[@charlesallemang9177]

You guys are truly professionals😊

[@hephzibahbradshaw9509]

Thank you for sharing.

[@rogermariart]

That is a gorgeous building, you imagine your bedroom in their or my art studio!!!! it must be awesome

[@spudgn]

I love this cabin

[@karenvolkman540]

Amazing, I love it!

[@ChristopherRoy-y1l]

Love your stuff, bought the buckyball plans to try my hand at this.

[@trilliumdomes]

Let me know how you get along!

[@bryangelb507]

You guys are impressive artists and true masters in your abilities to create with wood. I'm 45 a craftsmen and a mason, I've had dome fever for half my life and never have been able to convince anyone to let me try and build one for them. Keep living the dream that all us condo handyman wish we had.❤

[@craigdawson7632]

Very cool building. I didn't think about the cost of goods there being on such a small island. It's through the roof here in NZ. I think min wage here is about $26NZD -20% tax at the lowest rate. A good healthy loaf of bread here is $10-12. Take aways are about $25/meal for cheap fast food

[@joshuasarfati5520]

You have done a fantastic job on this. And you have explained the process brilliantly. Full marks

[@jimc3891]

Really great project.

[@mikeconnery4652]

Beautiful build

[@paulalee4195]

Just wondering when screwing the panels together, is it more difficult without the bevel? When I assembled my panels the bevel provided a nice solid surface that i clamped, wiggled a little for good alingment, then screwed. I am trying to picture how panels would be assembled without being able to clamp. Also, from the outside, before covering you must glimpse screws as the pass from one panel to the next? Lastly, for now,😅 is the time you saved, just the time to send all the struts through the table saw to put the bevel on it? Nothing boring or dry about your video BTW. Such a generous unique contribution to the world of dome building. 😊

[@trilliumdomes]

Good questions! I do not find it more difficult to screw them in without the bevels! Not significantly anyway. We were still able to use clamps. And yes you will see the gaps and screws before you cover the zome, which is why I only recommend this method if it will indeed be covered up. The time saved was mostly not having to make a bunch of compound cuts!

[@paulalee4195]

Thanks.

[@seetheworldfrommyharley]

Nice!! New subscriber after watching this.

[@SamiCoopers]

You need a version that allows for think insulation, for climates that have cold winters.

[@trilliumdomes]

You can make this with any thickness material you want!

[@shamama4868]

What a beautiful structure 🤩looks like your team did an amazing job. Thank you for sharing and inspiring others to create functional beauty. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@WilliamsSkilliams]

Awesome work man great project!

[@krissfemmpaws1029]

I'm glad the build went well for you. I do like the look of the zome.

[@trilliumdomes]

Thank you. I like them too :)

[@strawandstone]

love to see this in my part of the world.

[@leandrocaffaro]

Nice work

[@TT3TT3]

Very nice!

[@harmonic3350]

Beautiful work! ( ✴ ) You guys rock.

[@trilliumdomes]

Ty !!

[@jamespaxton4133]

Love this disign will need to do this for my place

[@matthewnardin7304]

I'm curious to know how many panels in a geodesic could be openable. I have an idea of making something that nearly fully opens in the heat but still seals up tight or at least sheds water well enough to keep everything dry.

[@johnnybayles7412]

the frame is strong on its own so every panel could open theoretically

[@Foxynaut888]

Super impressed. A zome is now firmly part of what I want for my future property. The Space looks amazing and it naturally draws you to gaze towards the apex. Beautiful, and your system is so straightforward I feel like this is very doable for a competent DIYer.

[@paulalee4195]

Even if you have never touch a mitre or table saw before, you can do it. Everything is in the plans.

[@oChambador]

Please show how to cpver the dome, how to do the roof.

[@shellyvester1737]

I’d loved to build one of these for a chicken coop!

[@gihonmonks]

so dope bro big up yo self

[@Hadassah-KaquoliMReno]

It was very interesting!

[@crawford323]

Yipes, lots of places to leak. What is the prediction of durability? It is unusual and visually attractive.

[@trilliumdomes]

every roof has lots of places to leak if not properly. That's why everything is lapped and flashed. If water gets into any roof it will leak through plywood.

[@skatingcuziwant2]

Hey you guys look very familiar, do you have another channel about ADV riding some Suzuki DR350s down the PNW?

[@b_ks]

Are these zomes like the zomes Steve Baer (and others) made out of car hoods in Drop City in the seventies?

[@rickkieffer5028]

That was awesome.

[@dianeclemmer1344]

Absolutely,,, beautiful ❤️ what is the size of that?

[@TRINITY-ks6nw]

Well done Well done

[@justmyopinion5234]

Is there a way to do this with all 90° cuts on the frame work

[@spudgn]

I think that building a hollow block multi sided foundation under the floor joists.

[@johnmichaels4330]

Can we get the owners to video an update with footage of the inside and outside?

[@paulrosaly]

great video love your work very informative.

[@trilliumdomes]

Glad to hear that!

[@mainamaseeti]

Beautiful shape....!

[@mrbrianbray]

My county allows for up to 300 sq ft sheds or greenhouses and this size some is a tiny bit over. What is your experience with this?

[@trilliumdomes]

Sounds like you could easily build a 20' diameter dome or zome!

[@georgedoan3475]

I like the Zome green house, can it be down sized to 10 or 12 feet?

[@trilliumdomes]

The acorn zome plan we have is about that size but yes any of the plans can be scaled!

[@bensun432]

awesome build, I want to make some domes now. Do you have plans on that hanging sculpture @8:47 or could you do a video on making one of those!

[@trilliumdomes]

I should! Hopefully I’ll get some time, might have to be a winter project. It’s just a scaled down version on my zome plans, made into a full zome shape instead of bisected. Shoot me an email if you want my zome builders guide, it doesn’t have specific numbers but it does have step by step instructions on how to do the beveled method

[@bensun432]

@@trilliumdomes thanks, I will try this!

[@frankenstein3163]

Great job as always. Ty for shearing. Are dome's the most energy efficient structures for supper hot summers ? And would you say a small dome can handle not using a ac on 90 degree Fahrenheit days ? I'm wanting to build a small studio for my standing desk. What clear material do you suggest as I want a great view.

[@trilliumdomes]

Domes are extremely efficient because they generally have 30% less surface area per unit of volume. You would need a lot of insulation to not need AC on a 90 degree day but you can do that.

[@alexxander7289]

are all the pizza slices the EXACT same size(interior angles) ? if so, what are the angles ? thank you !!!

[@johnnybayles7412]

Yep! All the details are in the plans on our website !

[@stevethecat9194]

This is awesome. I'm so glad I bumped into this video. I've made a zome out of conduit but never got to the sheathing stage. This is epic. Please make more videos.

[@trilliumdomes]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it. More to come for sure :)

[@danielwillits2173]

Beautiful structure and a really enjoyable video

[@shaunhall960]

Wow! So easy!

[@billybethel]

what do you mean by "your host" someone just lets you come build your own home on property that they are hosting? Sounds like a great deal to me. How long are they hosting your house for? And how often are you there?

[@trilliumdomes]

It was a work trade

[@ZinasVideo]

Are your zome and dome plans mitered and beveled so there are no gaps inside and out?

[@trilliumdomes]

You have the option to do one or the other.

[@johnatkinson9530]

The skylight is very beautiful. But for a sunny place like Hawaii there's a lot of solar gain. 3200 btu's per hour per SQ ft. I would go with a solar tube . About 290 sq ft of light that doesn't move on the inside.

[@trilliumdomes]

Hilo is a very rainy place. They wanted to be able to see the rain and starts through the skylight, which was amazing. The solar gain throughout the day was totally fine

[@spudgn]

I’m watching your stuff. I don’t think pressure treated wood is available in the provinces of the Philippines; Misamis. I’ve looked up diy termite treatments. I will be treating with borax/ borite on the wood. Ty

[@RecipeToAnarchy]

What software are you using for the plans and the plywood cuts etc?

[@136feral]

Could you disassemble to move it without it getting loose?

[@johnnybayles7412]

Yes! Just use through bolts and nuts instead of wood screws when connecting the panels to each other.

[@cariewade6691]

OMG how can I get you to do this for me in Texas??? 😍

[@DPaquette]

Hi, I am just wondering if you have done a 4 season zome by any chance?

[@trilliumdomes]

You can use any depth of material to add insulation!

[@creativeartsfarm]

You all are unstoppable! Looking forward to PNW adventures to connect 🙌🏾