Dome Raisings
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We maintain a list of upcoming dome raisings. If you would like to participate or just watch the dome raising, we invite you to call us for more info to find out if it is an open, or private dome raising. Dome raisings usually occur over the weekend and are a great place to learn more about our dome system.
"Dome raising went well thanks in no small part to Hugh. We got both domes up on Saturday and maybe 10% of the triangles sheathed on Sunday. The many volunteers did yeoman work and we made some new friends from the dome community; altogether a great experience of the sort this country was built on."
-Jessa and Mike
Join our email mailing list for info on upcoming dome raisings. Please include your zip code so we can let you know about specific dome raisings.
Dome raisings in 2010 will be happening in:
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Michigan |
Minnesota
South Carolina
South Dakota
Utah
Washington |
Wisconsin
British Columbia
Chile
Romania
Russia |
Check back for more interesting places.
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Current Dome Raisings
(Additional ongoing dome projects below)
Berne, New York More Info |
Amy and Brian are attaching a 20' diameter dome to their existing 40' diameter Natural Spaces Dome during 2010. This will be Brian's band practice studio. | Plymouth, Iowa More Info |
Tammy and Chris finished the slab foundation on their 46' diameter mid profile dome, took delivery of their dome components from Natural Spaces and raised their dome in late July. | Winder, Georgia More Info |
David is building the lower floor foundation for his 60' diameter dome. He is fabricating parts for his dome and expects to raise the dome this Fall. | Greenfield, Minnesota More Info |
Anita and Kevin started excavation on their dome site in a Northwest suburb of Minneapolis during 2009. They fabricated their dome shell and wood foundation system. The foundation is now being constructed during Summer 2010. | Ider, Alabama More Info |
Craig is fabricating his dome components and plans a dome raising for his 36' high profile dome in early Fall. | Glacier, Washington More Info |
Richard got a building permit for his 60' diameter vacation dome in the mountains East of Belingham. The dome raising is going on during August. | Hayden, Alabama More Info |
Cheryl and Norman picked up their connector kit at Natural Spaces in Minnesota. Their 40' high profile dome will be put up this fall. | Blackstone, Illinois More Info |
Mark picked up connectors for his 33' diameter low profile dome garage / workshop. It shouldn't be too long until he has all the components ready for his dome raising. | Mt. Elbrus, Russia More Info |
The building of the 22' diameter survival shelter on the top of Mt. Elbrus at 17,000' is taking place this Summer 2010. Click here for last year's video. | Bratislava, Slovakia More Info |
Peter is our new dealer in Bratislava, Slovakia. His first Natural Spaces Dome connector kit has been shipped to him. He will be putting the dome together for a unique organic farming operation. Watch for details. | Salt Spring Island, British Columbia More Info |
Sayori and Yoshi are completing their foundation ready for their 36' diameter high profile dome. This project will evolve into a bed and breakfast when they add a 20' diameter guest dome. The dome raising will be in Spring 2011. | Lopez Island, Washington More Info |
Sarah and Josh put up their 40' diameter high profile dome in August without a problem. | Nicosia, Cyprus More Info |
Cyprus - Natassa and Klitos have a beautiful hillside site for their 2 domes; a 36' diameter low profile and a 29' diameter mid profile dome. Both domes have lower floors at grade. Both dome shells were put up by mid-October, 2009. Installation of the 23 skylights and the asphalt shingled roof are also complete. Their contractor, Bernie, a Londoner living in northern Cyprus, had no problems putting up the domes. Work is progressing on finishing the interior. | Richmond, Virginia More Info |
Debbie and Carl completed the dome raising phase on their 40' diameter high profile dome. He is an energy manager for a university so work is progressing slowly. Join them as they complete the rest of the dome. | Jasper, Arkansas More Info |
Heidi is completing the interior of her 29' diameter dome home during Summer / Fall 2010. Her one bedroom retirement dome is just what she was looking for. |
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Current and ongoing dome projects list
Click on a State (or Country) Below to See Domes in that State |
Last Updated: August 20th, 2010 |
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Place: Hayden, AL
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Cheryl and Norman picked up their connector kit at Natural Spaces in Minnesota. Their 40' high profile dome will be put up this fall.
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Place: Ider, AL
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Craig is fabricating his dome components and plans a dome raising for his 36' high profile dome in early Fall.
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Place: Calgary, AB
Sq.Ft.: 5,525
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Cindy and Maury are building two 40' diameter domes. One is a high profile dome and the other is a low profile dome. They started in 2009. They fabricated all their components. The footings, their lower level walls and their main floor concrete floor system use Quad-lock insulated building components. Maury is assembling the Quad-lock ICF system himself.
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Place: Okotoks, AB
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Clare and Andrew are building their 46' diameter mid profile dome with an 18" Super-Wal. Their foundation is complete and the structure will be going up soon. Watch for details.
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Place: Jasper, AR
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Heidi is completing the interior of her 29' diameter dome home during Summer / Fall 2010. Her one bedroom retirement dome is just what she was looking for.
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Place: Salt Spring Island, BC
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Sayori and Yoshi are completing their foundation ready for their 36' diameter high profile dome. This project will evolve into a bed and breakfast when they add a 20' diameter guest dome. The dome raising will be in Spring 2011.
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Place: Williams Lake, BC
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Angie and Troy started working on their foundation in Fall of 2008. They spent the Winter fabricating their struts and started construction in the Spring of 2009. They built a 36' diameter high profile dome which is up and they are roofing with the Elastomeric roofing system. The 33' diameter low profile garage dome will be started in the future.
External Link:
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Place: Jefferson, CO
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Jerry is building his own struts, panels, risers, etc. He is planning a dome raising. He is going to use an elastomeric roofing system. Building at an elevation of 9,000 - 10,000 feet above sea level should be interesting.
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Place: Winder, GA
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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David is building the lower floor foundation for his 60' diameter dome. He is fabricating parts for his dome and expects to raise the dome this Fall.
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Place: Blackstone, IL
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Mark picked up connectors for his 33' diameter low profile dome garage / workshop. It shouldn't be too long until he has all the components ready for his dome raising.
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Place: Plymouth, IA
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Tammy and Chris finished the slab foundation on their 46' diameter mid profile dome, took delivery of their dome components from Natural Spaces and raised their dome in late July.
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Place: Campbellsburg, KY
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Sometime in the near future Steve will be erecting a 49' diam. mid-profile dome, but he's taking his time getting started.
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Place: New Orleans, LA
Sq.Ft.: 1,000
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Max has built his flood proof 2 story "base" on which he constructed his 31' diameter high profile dome. Design details should insure that his dome will be able to take another Katrina-type hurricane, just as two other Natural Spaces domes have done. This dome is coming along nicely. The exterior elastomeric roof coating is complete and the interior work is starting.
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Place: Greenfield, MN
Sq.Ft.: 5,000
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Anita and Kevin started excavation on their dome site in a Northwest suburb of Minneapolis during 2009. They fabricated their dome shell and wood foundation system. The foundation is now being constructed during Summer 2010.
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Place: Hackensack, MN
Sq.Ft.: 2,800
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Jim's contractor put up his 46' mid profile dome shell with two 1-story extensions and two 2-story extensions in one week. After that, they put up the 29' diam. dome garage in one day. They met their goal to close them in with all windows and doors and shingle them before our Minnesota winter took over in December 2008. The dome interior was sprayed with urethane insulation. Interior work is continuing during the Fall of 2009.
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Place: Thief River Falls, MN
Sq.Ft.: 4,000
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Cameron is building his 40' high-profile dome. He is done cutting struts and panels. Dome raising will be in 2010. Natural Spaces Domes fabricated his wood foundation system, which is now completed. He has been helping his friend Mike build his 60' diameter dome.
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Place: Nebo, MO
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Kingsley has started one of the two 49' diam. mid profile domes. He has erected the dome shell and view cupola and is working on other items. Work will continue in 2009. They have decided to make the living quarters in the 2nd floor of this dome, so they can get out of their rental quarters quicker.
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Place: Sullivan, MO
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Tony took delivery of his 40' diam high profile dome and he is storing the components until he is ready to build.
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Place: Fitzwilliam, NH
Sq.Ft.: 2,450
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Melanie and John's 36' diameter low profile dome is up! See photos below.
External Link:
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Place: Berne, NY
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Amy and Brian are attaching a 20' diameter dome to their existing 40' diameter Natural Spaces Dome during 2010. This will be Brian's band practice studio.
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Place: Saint Camile, QB
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Martin is building his 36' diam. high profile dome with 5 extension openings. The dome is up and they are working on the interior. His site is east of Montreal, South of Quebec, and North of Vermont / New Hampshire.
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External Link:
Wiki Homepage for this project.
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Place: Aiken, SC
Sq.Ft.: 4,000
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Helen and Stephen are in the process of building all their dome components where they now live on Florida. They are working on the foundation. They will be building a 45' diam. low profile dome. The foundation and lower floor will be completed in 2009, with the dome raising in 2010. Stephen also built an interesting mini observatory dome to compliment his future dome home.
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Place: Simpsonville, SC
Sq.Ft.: 3,000
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Eileen and Dennis built their 51' diameter dome in late 2009. Stay tuned for more pictures and information.
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Place: Portland, TX
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Bonnie and Mike are building their 30' diameter low profile dome.
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Place: West Columbia, TX
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Paula and Lynn are fabricating their dome components for a 49' diam mid-profile dome. They are in the process of arranging for the concrete slab to be poured.
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Place: Richmond, VA
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Debbie and Carl completed the dome raising phase on their 40' diameter high profile dome. He is an energy manager for a university so work is progressing slowly. Join them as they complete the rest of the dome.
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Place: Glacier, WA
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Richard got a building permit for his 60' diameter vacation dome in the mountains East of Belingham. The dome raising is going on during August.
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Place: Lopez Island, WA
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Sarah and Josh put up their 40' diameter high profile dome in August without a problem.
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Place: Point Roberts, WA
Sq.Ft.: 3,000
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Dallas will be starting his 49' diam. mid-profile house dome and his 40' diam low-profile dome garage in early 2010. Domes Northwest will be assisting.
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Place: Port Angeles, WA
Sq.Ft.: 5,000
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Pat and Lance had a spectacular dome raising on their 51' diam mid profile dome. From the ground to the top of the cupola, it is 45' high.
Domes Northwest assisted.
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Place: Quilcene, WA
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Kathy and Mike are fabricating their own struts, panels, and risers during the Winter and we'll look for a dome raising in Spring 2010.
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Place: Shelton, WA
Sq.Ft.: 2,200
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Jessa and Mike, are building two 29' diameter mid profile domes along with a 40' diameter low profile dome. The dome raising was held March 20th,21st, 2010.
"Dome raising went well thanks in no small part to Hugh. We got both domes up on Saturday and maybe 10% of the triangles sheathed on Sunday. The many volunteers did yeoman work and we made some new friends from the dome community; altogether a great experience of the sort this country was built on."
-Jessa and Mike
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Place: Arpin, WI
Sq.Ft.: 5,100
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Carol and Chuck are building their dome near Marshfield, WI. The dome shell went up in September, 2009. They are completing their extensions and will get it roofed before winter sets in.
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Place: Madison, WI
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Leslie and Mike are building their own components for a one level 36' diameter low profile dome with 5 extensions. An efficient but spacious plan, the dome raising will be this Summer.
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Place: Octonto Falls, WI
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Well, it will be sometime in 2010, Greg is planning on building a 49' mid-profile dome, with 18" Super-Wal strut system. He is fabricating all the struts and panels himself.
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Place: Nicosia, CY
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Cyprus - Natassa and Klitos have a beautiful hillside site for their 2 domes; a 36' diameter low profile and a 29' diameter mid profile dome. Both domes have lower floors at grade. Both dome shells were put up by mid-October, 2009. Installation of the 23 skylights and the asphalt shingled roof are also complete. Their contractor, Bernie, a Londoner living in northern Cyprus, had no problems putting up the domes. Work is progressing on finishing the interior.
Click Here to View More Pictures
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Place: Mt. Elbrus, RU
Sq.Ft.: 400
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The building of the 22' diameter survival shelter on the top of Mt. Elbrus at 17,000' is taking place this Summer 2010. Click here for last year's video.
External Link:
Click to view our webpage on this dome.
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Place: Bratislava, SL
Sq.Ft.: N.A.
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Peter is our new dealer in Bratislava, Slovakia. His first Natural Spaces Dome connector kit has been shipped to him. He will be putting the dome together for a unique organic farming operation. Watch for details.
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