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24' diameter dome with greenhouse attachment
24' diameter dome with greenhouse attachment

copyright 2000 Robert Conroy

Dome Attributes:

  • Low Cost
  • High Strength
  • Light Weight
  • Hurricane Resistant
  • Earthquake Resistant
  • Energy Efficient
  • The material cost for the above fully sheathed, weathertight, 24' diameter basic dome structure, with kneewall was approximately $3000. This does not include greenhouse nor interior finish. Elastomeric paint was used for the roofing. For a solution I have experienced to be maintenance free but more expensive, I would suggest "Peel & Seal" roofing (1-800-882-ROOF).

    Links

  • Nature's Structural Elements
  • Greenhouse Attachment (animated gif) (97 kips)
  • 24' Diameter Dome fabrication photos
  • 24' Diameter Dome Erection photos
  • Updated Fabrication Procedure
  • 24' Dome Paper Model (zip file of gif format)
  • 1:30 scale 38' Diameter Card Stock Model
  • 38' Diameter 2/5 Dome
  • 14' diameter panelized dome
  • Pros & Cons of Dome Construction
  • Dome Plans
  • Video of Dome Fabrication
  • Dome Kits
  • More Info on 24' diameter dome
  • Fabrication plans for greenhouse attachment (122KB)(shareware)

  • Entryway-Solar Collector-Greenhouse
  • Note: This type of structure is not for the average American. It requires patients, perserverance, and good sense to build such a structure.

    E-mail

  • RoConroy@aol.com
  • Note: All the designs referred to on this sight were drawn with care & field tested for any detail oversights, but no warrantees are given with regards to use.