Maarnes, near Bodo,

North Norway
Solutions for your design aspirations
Solardome Industries has over 40 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of
geodesic domes. Our new innovative PRO system enables us to produce bespoke geodesic domes
up to 25m diameter, quickly and cost-effectively. It also provides greater flexibility in design and
dome applications. We are worldwide experts in the geodesic dome field and have a proven track
record of producing high quality domes for the commercial, domestic and education sectors.

Why choose a geodesic dome for your building project?

The geodesic dome is critically acclaimed by the American Institute of Architects as the strongest,
lightest and most efficient means of enclosing space known to man. Here are some of the reasons
why its one of the most efficient and sustainable structures available:

Efficiency
No excessive hot and cold temperatures due to less surface area exposed to the outside
elements
The concave interior allows hot or cool air to flow evenly throughout the dome and so creates a
natural airflow and even temperature
40% cheaper to heat than traditional shaped buildings

Strength
The geodesic design has the best strength-to-weight ratio of any structure built using similar
materials
Withstands high winds, extreme temperatures and heavy snow loadings, even in the Polar
regions
Sustainability
The decreased surface area means the dome requires 30%
less building materials than conventional structures enclosing the
same space
The majority of materials used in our geodesic domes can be recycled i.e. aluminium
and glass
No deep foundations required; minimising the impact on the environment

Flexibility
No internal supporting structures required; providing an open plan flexible design
Can be designed to suit any application or building requirements.

A key advantage of the SOLARDOME PRO system is its flexibility and versatility. It can be clad
with any type of material, meaning that we can build to your specific requirements. The domes can
incorporate single glazed, double glazed, opaque and insulated panels into the design.

Our new system is a modern method of construction (MCC) and provides an impressive
alternative design to traditional buildings. It is a unique, flexible, eco-friendly, durable, free-
standing building with no
internal structures or deep
foundations. An innovative
dome building solution with
a multitude of potential
applications.
 Full service
from concept to completion
Design service we offer a bespoke architectural design service which allows us to design
dome buildings and their internal fittings. All projects are designed to fit your individual
requirements and to meet required building standards.

Fast project turnaround as we have a fully tested and adaptable geodesic system we can
design, manufacture and install your dome quickly and cost-effectively. Dome projects can be
completed in as little as 12 weeks from order and site times are minimal. Faster completion and
occupancy will help provide a quicker return on your investment.

Fitting service we can provide a dome shell for you to furnish or provide fittings such as
furniture and storage. In the UK, we can project manage additional services such as lighting,
water, electricity and heating using an approved list of specialist sub-contractors.

Project management we offer a complete project management service from concept to

installation. We will work with you to ensure your finished dome project is on time, in budget
and built to your requirements.

All our domes are designed and

manufactured in the UK with a 10
year guarantee

Prices - Prices start from 80,000

(exc VAT supply only)
 Technical information

SOLARDOME PRO geodesic domes are precision designed and engineered to give excellent
performance, quality and longevity. We always use the best quality non-corrosive materials which
produce extremely robust structures. Our aluminium frames have a structural lifespan of over 100
years, require no regular maintenance and have been engineered to withstand Arctic wind and
snow loadings.

Our PRO domes are designed to meet the relevant building control requirements and are
structurally tested to euro code standards.

General PRO dome specifications:

Dome class: 1 as standard
Dome frequency: 4 and higher
Dome diameter: 8m to 25m diameter
Dome height: approximately half the diameter of the dome as standard
(however this is determined by your individual specifications)

The new
SOLARDOME
PRO construction
diagram

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 Technical specifications

Frame: Purpose designed mill-finished aluminium profiles (alloy

6082 T6) for the strut and link arm section.

Image shows the aluminium struts in our glasshouse

range (up to 10m diameter domes) and the much thicker
PRO system struts (up to 25m domes).

Nodal Our unique Geo-Lok aluminium nodal clamping mechanism

section: (aluminum alloy 6082-T6 with stainless steel M12 centre
bolt patent pending) enables us to design and construct
domes between 8-25m quickly and cost effectively.

Image shows the internal design of the new Geo-Lok nodal

system.

Powder All exterior metal components are powder coated white as

coating: standard. Exterior and interior metal components can be
polyester powder coated in any colour as an option.

Image shows an example of white powder coating RAL

9016.

Cladding: The domes can be clad with any type of material

depending on your building specification and application.

Glass
Single glazing 6mm12mm thick panels.
Double glazing - 4mm x 16mm gap x 4mm toughened.
Low E argon filled (U value 1.2w/m2).
We can add safety film internally to create a
laminated panel.
Glass is strong, scratch resistant and enables excellent
light transmission.

Other materials
Up to 100mm thick i.e. wood, metal composite or insulated
panels (U values down to 0.35w/m2).
Insulation/acoustic materials can be fitted on the inside,
if required.

Image shows size of panels used in a 15m dome.

Glazing and We use a combination of structural metal retention bars
cladding and PVC top clips. The metal retention bars secure the
strips: glass in place along with sealant strips. The PVC clips
provide additional protection for the sealant strips and an
aesthetic cover.

Image shows white top glazing strips.

Base The base connectors are thick aluminium plates as

connectors: standard, but are designed based on individual locations
and dome applications.

Image shows base plates for a 10m double glazed dome.

Ventilation: Lower level windows are designed for manual operating.

Roof windows are motor controlled and can incorporate
wind and rain sensors. The windows can be single or
double glazed.

Image shows a double glazed window vent.

Doors: The doors are double glazed toughened glass with

either PVC or metal frames. Doors are designed to your
requirements i.e. single, double or large arched apertures.

Image shows a bespoke aperture in a 15m frame.

Additional Chimney flue panels, ventilation panels, merging domes,

features: linking domes and second floors.

Image shows an aluminium chimney flue for a wood

burner.

All dome designs and components are subject to on-going design improvements.

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 Possible applications
Our SOLARDOME PRO domes can be glazed or clad with a variety of building materials to
create a free-standing dome structure or skylight the list of possible uses is endless.

PRO skylights we can provide double glazed skylights for use on all sorts of
buildings. They are ideal for museums, art galleries, spas and well-being centres, offices, hotels
and domestic homes.

Case Study: Diana Hollachers Crystal Salt World building - Lake Attersee, Austria
A low profile 9.3m diameter, 2.7m tall double glazed skylight (U value 1.2 w/m2) designed to
cover a central meeting/caf area within a well-being centre.

Dome floor area: 68m2

Low profile dome volume:

102m3

Dome guide price: 90,000

(supply only)

External photo
of the 9.3m
PRO skylight

Internal photo
of the 9.3m PRO
skylight: Photo of
the skylight on -
Crystal Salt World
Building (during
construction)

Diana Hollacher says I am thrilled with the skylight - it looks stunning! It will help create such a
wonderful central space for the Crystal Salt World building; somewhere light, airy and tranquil.

I cant believe how quickly Solardome finished the project. The team were polite, professional, diligent
and very efficient. I cant wait to see the completed dome home
PRO glass domes - our dome glasshouses are the most efficient shape for
capturing the suns rays. This unique micro-climate creates the perfect environment for
projects such as a tropical biome, an art studio, sensory and therapy gardens, a butterfly
house or a protective house cover. Our glass domes can be single or double glazed.

Case study: The Hjertefolgers Nature House near Bodo, North Norway
A 15m diameter, 7.5m tall single glazed dome - designed to cover a 200m2 three-storey self-
build COB house (and an 80m2 garden and 100m2 rooftop gardens).

Dome floor area: 177m2

Dome volume: 919m3

(two of the floors and the
garden areas will be inside the
dome)

Dome guide price: 130,000

A photo of the
(supply only)
completed 15m
PRO dome which
will house the
Hjertefolgers
Nature House

Photos of the construction of the self-build COB house inside the dome

Benjamin and Ingrid Hjertefolger say This amazing project was inspired by the Nature House
in Sweden, a totally self-contained ecological system, and since then we have dreamt of our very own
self-contained environment. This dream was realised with the help of Solardome Industries; whose dome
glasshouse will provide a shelter over our self build house and garden. It will provide benefits such as
protection from the rain, snow and wind and drastically minimize building maintenance and heating
bills.
Benjamin continues Now the glasshouse is up we have been utterly blown away by the magnificence
of the dome and cant wait to get our house finished so we can start life in our own little bubble. It is
somewhere that supports our eco values and will allow our family to grow up in a beautiful, ecological and
healthy environment.
It is truly wonderful to work inside on our house, Ingrid told Inhabitat (an online design
magazine). We have quite a lot of wind and rain here, so coming into the glass dome is such a
pleasure! You still feel like you are outside, but the air is still, and we are dry even when it rains. It is
fascinating to see the rain flow in a large curve around us. Every time the weather is bad I know why
we did this.
 PRO dome buildings the SOLARDOME

PRO system can be clad with any type of building material which opens up
the possibilities for a variety of different permanent dome buildings. This unique
building system can create free-standing classrooms, music and dance studios, theatres,
sports halls, dome homes or light industrial units.

Case study: Diana Hollachers dome home - near Lake Attersee, Austria
A 10.6m diameter, 5.43m tall part double glazed/part wooden dome home. Designed to include
a mezzanine level currently under construction.

Dome floor area: 88m2

Dome volume: 326m3

(there will be a mezzanine level
inside the dome)

Dome guide price: 150,000

(supply only)

A photo of the 10.6m dome home frame :

A plan of the glass/wooden cladding ratio

Diana Hollacher says Im extremely excited to be working with Solardome Industries; they are such
an innovative, professional and environmentally conscious company. However Im even more excited to be
the first person to live in a dome home! I chose Solardome as they had the best system and the highest
standards for residential housing and public buildings in dome structures. They could also design exactly
what Id dreamt of for Crystal Salt World and my new home, plus the natural properties of the dome are
simply outstanding and of course perfect for healthy living.
 Creative concepts
There are so many possibilities available with this unique modular system, you can create just
about anything. Domes can be joined to other buildings or several domes can be merged or
linked together to create a larger dome space. Extra floors and mezzanine levels can be added
to create additional floor space.

Possible ideas:

A 10m freestanding Dome floor area: 80m2

classroom part double
glazed/part opaque Dome volume: 271m3
panels. Designed to
include a mezzanine Dome guide price:
150,000
level, seating for 30-35 (supply only)
students and storage
areas.

A 20m performance
studio part double Dome floor area: 314m2
glazed/part building
panels. Designed to Dome volume: 2120m3
include seating for an
audience of 300, a stage Dome guide price:
400,000-500,000
and changing rooms with (supply only)
toilets/showers. Height
available for second
and third floors to be
incorporated into the
design.

A 25m linked mini Dome floor area: 2946m2

Eden Project six
Dome volume: 24,726m3
25m diameter double
glazed or ETFE panelled Dome guide price: 5mil
tropical biomes. (supply only)

These are guide prices only as the total cost of each project is subject to design specifications.

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