Geodesic Dome plans
The following plans are all from Paul of Geo-Dome, an expert in geodesic structures that are easy for anyone to build.
He has been offering the following plans for many years, and with great success to clients around the world.
If you would like to see pictures of what ordinary people have built with Paul’s plans, please click here.
All plans available in PDF format from:
Geo-dome also offers multiple tutorial videos such as the one below to show you how simple building your own geodesic dome can be.
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Geodesic domes – Metric Measurements | Geodesic domes – Imperial Measurements | Geodesic domes – varied designs |
Geodesic Dome plans – Metric measurements
3m Pentakis Dome Plans$22.5 USD This is a 3m diameter high profile dome, very easy to build because it only has two different frames to make. If you are new to dome building this design is a great way to get into domes without any complex joinery. Plans for this dome in diameters from 3m up to about 4.5m (10ft – 15ft) and available in metric and imperial. Click here for more information.
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4.5 meter diameter dome plans
Geodesic dome greenhouse plan for the DIY builder Plans for our famous 4.5 meter diameter geodesic dome greenhouse. These plans show everything you need to know to build one really cool greenhouse. You will need some accurate wood machining facilities and a few basic woodworking tools to build this kit. Construction details and building tips are included to help make your dome building project run smoothly. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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4.5m diameter GD27 dome plans
This is the smallest we can do the GD27 dome. door works out at 1550mm but can be made taller by putting a deeper base beam. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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9 meter diameter GD62 dome plans
Here we have plans for a 9 meter diameter timber frame geodesic dome. Using our unique pseudo phase construction technique and hub-less building system this dome is big but super easy to build. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Technical details: (all figures are approximate)
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11m diameter GD62 plans
Here we have plans for a 11 meter diameter timber frame geodesic dome. Using our unique pseudo phase construction technique and hub-less building system this dome is big but super easy to build. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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13m diameter GD62 dome plans
This is a upsized version of the GD62 dome plans, lot”s of folk are asking for big dome plans so I put this together. You”ll need to use 3″ square timber for the struts and lifting gear for building the dome. So be careful, this isn’t something you can throw together in your back yard. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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Geodesic domes – Imperial measurements
10ft – 15ft Pentakis Dome Plans$22.5 USDThis is a 3m diameter high profile dome, very easy to build because it only has two different frames to make. If you are new to dome building this design is a great way to get into domes without any complex joinery. Plans for this dome in diameters from 10ft – 15ft (3m up to about 4.5m) and I can do plans in metric and imperial. Click here for more information.
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19 foot 6 inches diameter geodesic dome plans
Here we have a set of plans and instructions to build a 19′ 6″ diameter geodesic dome, measurements are in feet and inches for U.S. customers who don’t want to convert from metric. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Technical details: (all figures are approximate)
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22 feet 9 inch low profile dome plansLow profile dome with riser wall full plans
Here are the plans for a 22 ft 9 inch diameter low profile dome with 32 inch riser wall. Plans are available in metric or imperial sizes and I can also do this in different sizes, drop me a line if you need another size. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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GD62 – 29 foot 6 inch diameter dome plans
Imperial measurements for the GD62 plans. This is the imperial version of the gd62 29 foot 6 inch diameter timber frame geodesic dome. Using our unique pseudo phase construction technique and hub-less building system this dome is big but super easy to build. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Technical details: (all figures are approximate)
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Mini Eden truncated dome plans
Build your very own mini Eden project with these plans. Here we have plans for a simple but very cost effective and flexible truncated dome design. This design uses the minimum amount of material to cover the most growing area, it can also be expanded by nesting more domes together as your needs grow. You can only cover this dome in polythene (polyethylene). Diameter is 4.5m and are available in metric or imperial measurements. The plans are still being fine-tuned they are discounted for a limited time. As with all the plans email support is included if you need any help as you build. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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Geodesic structure variations
Mini Eden truncated dome plans
Build your very own mini Eden project with these plans. Here we have plans for a simple but very cost effective and flexible truncated dome design. This design uses the minimum amount of material to cover the most growing area, it can also be expanded by nesting more domes together as your needs grow. You can only cover this dome in polythene (polyethylene). Diameter is 4.5m and are available in metric or imperial measurements. The plans are still being fine-tuned they are discounted for a limited time. As with all the plans email support is included if you need any help as you build. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build.
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6m wide geodesic tunnel plansGeodesic tunnel plans and build instructions
This is the 6m version of the very popular Geodesic tunnel design I have subdivided a 2v dome to make a pseudo 4v framework then added the tunnel section in the middle. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. |
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6.3m Truncated dome plans
Basic plans for a 6.3m diameter truncated icosahedron based dome. Ideal for small a holiday house, garden studio or single person house. Variations of this plans available for sizes up to about 8 meters in diameter. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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Geodesic tunnel plans 3m
A dome but longer! These tunnel plans are available from 3m diameter (10 ft) to 6m (20 ft) This is the metric version but imperial measurements available if required. These plans are based on the GD5 garden dome but can be extended as much as you need to form a tunnel, there is only one more triangle shape to make so it’s pretty simple to build. Great for covering swimming pools and if you run out of space in your greenhouse just add another section to make it bigger. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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Geodesic hobby observatory 2.2m
Plans for a simple geodesic dome observatory This is our brand new observatory design, I”ve had lots of requests for an observatory dome plan but I”ve had trouble with the whole swivel and open thing, I went for the simplest option in the end having the whole dome rotate on small wheels around the fixed telescope. Plans include full instructions and measurements with email support if you need help while you build. Click here for more information
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