{"id":5491,"date":"2016-04-18T13:38:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T13:38:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/?p=5491"},"modified":"2016-04-18T13:38:36","modified_gmt":"2016-04-18T13:38:36","slug":"stay-ahead-curve-innovative-geodesic-dome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designbuybuild.co.uk\/stay-ahead-curve-innovative-geodesic-dome\/","title":{"rendered":"Stay ahead of the curve with an innovative geodesic dome"},"content":{"rendered":"

Durable, striking and unique, the SOLARDOME\u00ae PRO system offers unparalleled innovation in the design and manufacture of awe-inspiring geodesic dome structures, ideal for a range of applications. Read on to discover your design solution.<\/p>\n

Inspiration and innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n

As an established world leader in the design and manufacture of glass-clad aluminium geodesic domes, Solardome Industries understands all too well the need for finding architectural inspiration. That\u2019s why we have developed our innovative SOLARDOME\u00ae PRO to extend our existing portfolio of glasshouses.<\/p>\n

With this patent-pending architectural system we can create scalable geodesic domes up to 25 metres in diameter using a bespoke design service. This means that a dome can be clad with any type of material and incorporate single glazed, double glazed and insulated panels depending on your or your client\u2019s requirements and application. There is also scope to include extra floors, internal rooms and even specify the height and profile of the dome.<\/p>\n

Plus, unlike many other geodesic domes – that use wooden frames – our domes are built using aluminium frames, so you get high performance, low maintenance and quality guaranteed.<\/p>\n

When a vision becomes reality<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beauty of a SOLARDOME\u00ae PRO geodesic dome lies not only within its strength and striking appearance, but also its ability to help you or your client achieve a very specific architectural vision.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of how we\u2019ve worked together with clients to achieve truly forward-thinking, striking and memorable designs.<\/p>\n

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Watford Grammar School for Girls (WGSFG), Hertfordshire \u2013 dome building<\/strong><\/p>\n

Standing out as a landmark feature that grabs the attention of students, staff and visitors alike, the dome at WGSFG was commissioned to inspire students to study sciences through A-level and beyond.<\/p>\n

The 21st<\/sup> century rooftop science lab is fully equipped with laboratory workstations for group work and is made of a combination of grey insulated panels and blue tinted double glazing to match the school\u2019s design. Fitted with two doorways \u2013 for easy flow to the science garden – and an electric air source heat pump, it can be heated and cooled, making it a timetabled lab for all year round.<\/p>\n

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The Nature House, North Norway \u2013 glass dome<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 15 metre diameter, 7.5 metre tall, self-built geodesic dome covers Benjamin & Ingrid Hjertefolger\u2019s COB house and gardens on their 7000m2 <\/sup>remote island near Bodo, in the Arctic Circle. The glass dome acts as a greenhouse microclimate enabling the Hjertefolgers to grow a vast abundance of plants and produce to help create a self-sustainable way of life; something that is not normally possible in the extreme Northern European climate.<\/p>\n

The robust and beautiful dome also:<\/p>\n