Developers from Ornate Gardens. (Great Britain) presented an interesting new product - original houses- G-Pod gazebos, which are a rotating structure that can accommodate from 5 to 14 people. The design is completely made in accordance with eco-technologies. G-Pod is a great place to sit with friends and have a... family dinner in the fresh air or to retire and work.
Among the huge variety of various eco-structures that Lately Increasingly presented by architects and designers, the rotating G-POD from British developers undoubtedly stands out for its design features and self-sufficiency.
These prefabricated structures, designed in four versions and accommodating from 5 to 14 people, can be placed anywhere: in the forest, in the garden and even on the roof of the house. This is an excellent shelter even in rainy weather, and all the energy necessary for the inhabitant of such a structure is generated thanks to solar panels.
Round-shaped gazebo houses are made of sliding panels. Bent arches are made from spruce boards and translucent, slightly tinted acrylic sheets. This provides protection from wind, rain, sun and guarantees privacy. Since the structure is rotating, it can always not only be opened to admire the local landscapes, closed to protect itself from insects and noise, but also deployed in a position convenient for the inhabitants.
The developers claim that G-Pod gazebo houses can be assembled by 2 people in just 5 hours. At the same time, the interior of the structure can be very different and the person who purchases such a structure has the opportunity to order it individually. The developers offer several basic options this building.
Garden gazebo G-Pod Seater, which can accommodate 5-7 people. The structure is made of 6 arches rotating 360 degrees. The G-Pod Seater garden gazebo is not fixed, it is enough to simply install it on a hard, durable surface. There is a table in the center of the gazebo, and seats around the circumference. You can buy such a gazebo for $15 thousand.
A more comfortable option is the G-Pod Lounger, a structure consisting of 10 rotating arches. For 4-6 people there are comfortable seats with cushions and a table that can be lowered to the level of the seats, forming a surface on which you can sleep. Special blinds are designed for sun protection. The cost of G-Pod Lounger is $17 thousand.
Summerhouse/Diner – real summer house, consisting of 16 acrylic-wood panels. It must be installed on a specially prepared foundation. The house has comfortable sofas that even an adult can sit on. If desired, a TV and a refrigerator can be installed in the house, which will be powered by solar panels. This house costs $35 thousand.
Any of the G-Pod designs will provide excellent outdoor recreation, and it is also an eco-friendly home that you can carry with you if necessary. It is worth noting that G-Pod resembles in appearance and at the same time is distinguished by its ultra-modern style and futurism, fitting perfectly into the natural landscape.
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A domed gazebo is a beautiful, unusual and at the same time spacious structure, which has the shape of a hemisphere. Such gazebos are distinguished by practicality and originality of design. Depending on the preferences of the owners, they may have different shapes and made from various materials.
Decorate your garden with an unusual dome-shaped gazebo
What is unusual about the model?
The main feature of such gazebos is the domed roof and the design of the load-bearing elements. Despite the fact that during construction it is used standard set materials, in in this case To achieve the desired result, you must have certain knowledge and skills.
Video “How to build a domed gazebo”
From this video you will learn how to build a domed gazebo with your own hands:
Required materials and tools
The construction of a domed gazebo involves the use certain materials and tools, the use of which will make this or that idea come true. In other words, you need to pay attention to:
- Materials. When conducting construction work the most commonly used materials are wood (oak, ash, spruce, fir), metal, plastic, special connecting connectors, platbands, plywood sheets, planed bars.
- Tools. In the process of work there will be a need to use such construction tools, such as a drill, screwdriver, hand router, screwdriver, mechanical or electric saw, plane, hammer, grinder, screws, nails.
This list of tools is not exhaustive; in each specific case, everything depends on the materials used and the complexity of the work.
Based on his ideas and financial capabilities, each owner decides for himself what material is best for him to use. As practice shows, from the point of view of economy, it is best to make the frame from metal pipes, and not made of wood. In any case, during the work it is necessary to use connectors, thanks to which you can achieve the required dome shape.
Preparatory work
First of all preparatory stage includes the assembly of a supporting frame, which will become the basis for the subsequent installation of the floor. After this, conductors are made, without which it is impossible to assemble decorative arches and arched rafters. Conductors can be made from chipboard sheet using a drill, but prerequisite is to use a drill bit of the required diameter.
The outer row of pins is installed near the arc line. Its radius should be equal to the outer radius of the rafter arc (+30 mm). And the outer row is installed near the arc line so that it is equal to the inner radius of the rafter arc.
In the process of gluing strips, one of the main conditions is the use of waterproof and frost-resistant glue. For greater strength, it is recommended to tighten the rafter sheets with self-tapping screws, and after the glue has dried, they need to be unscrewed. Assembling construction trusses, Special attention it is necessary to pay attention to their identity, otherwise the aesthetic appearance of the finished structure will be compromised.
Creating a dome frame
An important element when creating a domed gazebo is correct installation frame. At this stage it is important to use a durable and quality material, which will ensure the stability of the structure under the influence of various negative environmental factors. To do this, you need to complete the following steps:
- It is necessary to cut two circles from plywood of a certain thickness. IN standard version The radius is 500 mm, but it can be different (depending on the initial project).
- Next, the boards are cut and fitted end to end. These boards are needed for top harness.
- After assembling the upper frame, the dome trusses are attached to it, which must first be laid in the center of the lower circle of plywood.
- The entire frame is fastened with screws at the top and bottom.
- For a soft roof, 6 parts are cut out of 4 mm plywood. The number of parts and thickness of plywood may vary. To avoid sagging, the upper ends of the battens are run under the top circle of plywood and secured with screws. The lower edges are connected to the edges of the upper boards.
Floor installation
Typically, at the final stage of building a domed gazebo, the floor is installed. Many experts consider this process to be the most difficult and responsible, since the durability and strength of the entire structure will depend on the correctness and quality of the work performed. This process involves the following steps:
- First, using hand router it is necessary to round the entire length of the upper ribs of the floorboards, after which they are nailed tightly to bottom harness and lagam.
- It is necessary to make five closed and one side sections of the gazebo, while taking into account the fact of subsequent joining of the sections at an angle of 120°.
- With the help of platbands, the joining grooves are closed from the inside and outside.
- Next you need to install the sections. This is done directly on the floor of the gazebo using nails and screws. To fasten elements with screws, it is necessary to pre-drill guide holes.
Each stage of construction of a domed gazebo will have its own characteristics, depending on its size, materials, the presence or absence of a foundation and a number of other factors.
When the gazebo is ready, it’s worth spending a little time on various decorative elements. To finished design acquired bright colors, outside and inside it can be decorated with flowerpots. Some craftsmen resort to wood carving, use forged elements, some kitchen utensils. If desired, you can use the services of professional designers who, using various decorative elements will be able to significantly transform the building and make it fit perfectly into the landscape of the garden plot.
Many gardeners strive to ensure that their dacha buildings are attractive, original and functional. Moreover, their construction was affordable even for a beginner, and the cost of materials was minimal. A geodesic dome fully meets these requirements.
Video presentation of country houses in the shape of a geodesic dome
A little history
Geodesic domes - architectural structures with a load-bearing mesh shell first appeared in the late 40s of the last century. The American Richard Fuller received a patent for this invention. Unusual buildings were supposed to solve the problem rapid construction inexpensive comfortable housing. For mass development the idea did not catch on, but is actively used for the construction of futuristic cafes, swimming pools, and stadiums.
The spheres are no less popular among landscape designers. Such buildings are quite spacious and can be used for a variety of purposes. Their unusual look immediately attracts attention, they become the center of the landscape composition.
The geodesic dome has a large bearing capacity, moreover, it can be constructed from simple materials in the shortest possible time without involving teams of specialists and equipment. Thus, a dome 50 meters high can be built by three people without involving construction crane.
Lightweight and durable + multi-functional geodesic dome for your site
Thanks to its shape, the geodome harmonizes space and charges it with positive energy. The round room is spacious and incredibly cozy. The advantage of a geodetic structure is that it does not require a solid foundation. This greatly simplifies the work, reduces its time and cost. Supplies. Another advantage is the minimum quantity construction waste and noise. Frame-panel technology, which underlies the construction of a geodome, is very economical. It is perfect for the construction of buildings for various purposes.
You can install a geodesic bath, a sauna, equip a swimming pool under a dome, build a house, summer kitchen, gazebo, garage, light and spacious hut for children's games. There are many options. But in our country, a spherical structure is most often used as a greenhouse or greenhouse.
Making a basic calculation of the geodome
The engineering calculations required for the construction of a permanent residential building, of course, should be entrusted to professionals. However, for construction on summer cottage will be sufficient simple calculations using ready-made tables that are easy to find on the Internet. They indicate the number of ribs of the same length, the ratio of the lengths of the ribs taking into account the radius of the dome, as well as the number and type of connectors - durable fasteners for connecting parts.
The tables reflect information about the designs of domes with a frequency of ribs from 1 to 6. The gardener can only decide what kind of dome he will install, what is the required area and height of the building. Then look at the table data using the coefficients, calculate the length of the ribs taking into account the radius of the dome and prepare required amount building material.
We are building an original greenhouse
- First we need to decide how much area we want to allocate for the greenhouse, and also what its height should be. Then we determine the frequency of the ribs of the future dome.
Dome circuit most commonly used, with fin frequency 2V
The best option- a greenhouse with an edge frequency of 2V, an area of 3 m and a height of one and a half meters. Now we do the simplest calculations using a special table. We find out that we need 35 ribs 0.93 m long and 30 0.82 m long. We also need to prepare 6 five-pointed and 10 four-pointed and six-pointed connectors.
- We are preparing building material. You can use bars, a profile pipe, a fence board, or special double spacer posts. The main thing is to immediately take into account the width of the rib. So, the boards will have to be cut into several pieces using a jigsaw.
- We level the area for construction and fill it with crushed stone. Using a building level, we check that the site is perfectly level.
A building level will help make the area for the gazebo perfectly level.
- We are building the base of the greenhouse. We use the simplest scheme polyhedron, collect its sides, connect them together.
- Let's make a dome. For convenience, edges of the same length can be marked with color, so there will be no confusion during the work process. Referring to a simple geodome diagram, we build isosceles triangles from the ribs and connect them to each other with special fasteners - connectors. For small structures - greenhouses, conservatories, gazebos - you can use regular mounting tape and self-tapping screws to assemble the dome.
We are building a dome, the basis of the structure is isosceles triangles
- We cover the greenhouse with polycarbonate. To do this, we cut it into triangles and attach it to the frame using special screws. We decorate the seams with a beautiful strip.
To cover a greenhouse with polycarbonate, it needs to be cut into regular triangles and the seams insulated wooden slats
- Inside the greenhouse along the perimeter we make beds; their height should be equal to the height of the base of the dome. For fencing, you can use any available material, but natural stone looks especially beautiful.
The path in the greenhouse should be made wide, the beds should be high, level with the base of the geodome
- For hanging plants, we attach them to the edges of the dome polypropylene pipes, we hang flower pots on them.
Hanging plants feel great under the greenhouse dome
- We install a water tank on the north side. This is necessary to maintain an optimal level of air humidity. In addition, during the day the water will heat up and during the night it will give off heat. Above the tank, several dome blocks can be covered with reflective film - this will enhance the greenhouse effect.
A container of water will provide an optimal microclimate in the greenhouse
- We plant plants. Along the perimeter there are short ones, in the center there are tall ones.
A greenhouse or greenhouse will retain heat and create Better conditions for plant growth and development
Geodesic gazebo
An unusual gazebo will decorate your site. It can be collected during the working day. For the frame we use a profile pipe. For a gazebo the most optimal diameter domes – 6 meters, height 2.5 meters. On the resulting area of 28 sq. m. will comfortably accommodate all your friends and relatives.
We calculate the dome in the same way as described above. To build the dome we will need 120 steel ribs. 30 pieces 107.5 cm long, 40 x 124 cm, 50 x 126.7 cm. Their ends need to be flattened, drilled and bent relative to the pipe by 11 degrees. For ease of installation, each length can be marked with its own color: red, green, blue, for example.
The dome diagram will help you quickly assemble a geodesic grid
Now we assemble the frame according to the dome diagram. Details are indicated in color different lengths. Metal parts connect using bolts, washers and nuts, tighten them carefully.
Joining iron ribs is simple: align the parts and connect them using bolts, washers and nuts
When the dome is ready, we begin the final stage of construction. The choice of material is yours. You can cover the gazebo with sheets of plywood, colored polycarbonate, soft tiles, clapboard or other material convenient for you. You can make only the top of the dome closed, and leave the sides free, decorating them with light curtains. At this stage of work, everything depends only on your imagination and design ideas.
We close the gazebo. Decor and choice of materials is yours
The advantage of a dome with a frame made of steel pipes is that it can be assembled and disassembled several times. If you sew a cover from water-resistant fabric, you will get a spacious mobile home for lovers active rest in the lap of nature. You will appreciate its comfort on any trip.
Geodome can become the best alternative For family vacation on the lake shore
We are building a country house
A self-made geodesic dome can become a cozy home in your dacha. The construction principle is the same as for greenhouses or gazebos. However, to build a futuristic house you will need a foundation. The specifics of the structure allow the use of a conventional shallow, thermally insulated wooden foundation. All its parts should be carefully processed with special protective equipment.
We attach the corner posts of the base walls and horizontal struts to the foundation.
Then we install the dome sheathing. WITH outside we sew up the spherical structure with sheets of plywood 18 mm thick. We install windows and doors.
When finishing the interior, we put insulation in each opening and also cover the walls with plywood.
Sheets of plywood 18 mm thick are well suited for covering the frame.
The construction period for such a house is 2 months. The consumption of materials is significantly less than for the construction of a traditional frame dwelling. Advantages of the sphere over an ordinary house fully manifest themselves during operation. Thus, energy consumption here is significantly lower. There are no corners, fewer walls - as a result, heat loss is significantly reduced.
Geodome, regardless of style interior decoration, gives the room special comfort and harmony
The special aerodynamic properties of the dome prevent drafts from blowing away heat. A special microclimate is established in the room, so the geodesic house is comfortable at any time of the year. If over time the home has become cramped, it is easy to make a functional extension to the geodesic dome without any damage to the strength of the structure.
If to design domed house be more creative, it might work a real masterpiece!
A geodesic dome is a great opportunity to quickly and inexpensively install an original structure on your site. The main desire, designer fantasy and a little skill.
The gazebo is one of the most necessary elements countryside pastime, it provides an opportunity to relax in the air at any weather conditions. There are many installation designs to suit every taste and every financial opportunity. At the same time, you need to choose a gazebo design in such a way that it becomes a decoration for your site, and at the very least, it must fit into the overall space of the yard. We met from square to oval, and today we will talk about domed gazebos, they are very rare. 
The domed gazebo consists of equilateral triangles. A voluminous twenty-hedron only vaguely resembles a dome; it is by increasing the number of faces that a dome-like figure is achieved.
Geodomes differ from each other in the frequency of dividing the sphere into triangles, and the shape and parameters of the structure depend on this.
In fact, there are five types of geodomes, but in dacha construction two types are used:
2V - hemisphere, which is most often used in the construction of houses that are mounted not on a foundation, but on a glass (represents a vertical supporting wall, the height of which ranges from 1 to 2 meters, and it is on it that the dome rests.
3V this type is most suitable for installing gazebos, greenhouses are 5/8 of the sphere.
These structures are similar to frame structures; after installation, they can be sheathed with any sheathing material, depending on the purpose of the structure.
This type of construction is almost at the peak of popularity today. The cost of such construction is quite high. But if you really want to, you can install such a structure for a good rest with your family with your own hands.
Work on the installation of a domed gazebo
This structure has a universal design in which all loads are evenly distributed over the entire area of the sphere; no special requirements are required for its installation. durable materials. To install the frame, you can use PVC pipes, metal profiles and wooden structures. Let's consider the example of constructing a geodome made of wood, which has a diameter of 6 meters; the usable area in this case remains completely, and it is quite enough for a family home holiday. 
The parts are attached to each other using special fasteners (metal connectors, the cost of which is high, so amateur craftsmen invented the Good Karma technology, according to which geodome triangles are attached to each other using self-tapping screws, and segments using bolted connections. Even with an increase in the number of triangles, the geodome This installation technology is cheaper. The only requirement is to strictly maintain the dimensions and angles at which the insertion takes place. Bolted connection does not allow any errors.
For cladding we use OSB boards and soft roof. We started by installing the triangles, then moved on to assembling the dome on the ground. Even in winter period Assembly is not difficult; the foundation can be from a shallow strip to a pile-grillage foundation. There are many options. The structure can be simply installed on wooden supports. Wooden structures it is necessary to treat it with protective agents; to install the base, use more durable materials.
Upon completion of the installation of the frame, a groove was made around the perimeter of the roofing part to drain water, which will protect wooden walls from water ingress. Yes, this will add decorativeness to the structure; the gazebo will look more attractive, as if wearing a skirt
The frame is ready, then we proceed to sawing triangles from OSB, sheathing the roof, doing the edging and the lower part of the sphere. We will not sew up the middle part of the gazebo to allow air to flow through.
Cover the frame with color impregnation soft tiles, we paint the lower part in yellow. These two colors look unique and will be a real decoration of our site. 
The inside can be lined with clapboard, this is at the discretion and taste of the owner. The floor can also be made of any type from cement to more expensive flooring, in the center you can organize a table-hearth, which will give you the opportunity to warm up a little when it gets cool. The warm air will create a curtain, and the smoke will collect under the dome and will not create any inconvenience.
This way you can mount a functional dome gazebo with your own hands, the installation of which does not require expensive materials and complex tools.
Buildings at the dacha, made in a non-standard form, decorate the site and increase its attractiveness. Houses, gazebos, greenhouses built in the form of geodesic domes will certainly not go unnoticed. Implementing a small geodome project is not at all difficult. Many gardeners can cope with the construction of such a structure, despite its originality frame structure. Minimum expenses for the purchase building materials allow you to complete all work in the shortest possible time. Dome technologies are also of interest to country house builders. The space inside such a cottage is characterized by increased functionality. The dome house has 20% more usable area by reducing the number of enclosing structures. This is how we manage to save building materials.
Architectural structures, as load-bearing structure which used a mesh shell appeared in the middle of the last century. The first geodesic domes were designed by Richard Fuller (USA). The American patented his invention. Unusual for that time structures were planned to be erected with the aim of obtaining cheap, comfortable housing in a short time. However, it was not possible to achieve mass development using the invented technology.
An air dome tent over a summer open-air swimming pool protects vacationers from the scorching rays of the sun, while accumulating heat
The extravagant project has found application in the construction of futuristic objects: cafes, stadiums, swimming pools. We paid attention to the geodomes and landscape designers, which these structures began to be placed in the center of the landscape composition. Both then and now, specialists are attracted by the spaciousness of domed buildings. By turning on your imagination and imagination, you can find many options for using the space inside the sphere.
The design of a geodesic dome has a high load-bearing capacity. The size of the entire area of the structure depends on the diameter of the spherical frame. Small domes five meters high are erected without the use of a construction crane by two or three people.
The spherical shape of the geodome helps to harmonize the space, which is saturated with positive energy. Being in a spacious and incredibly cozy round room is good for your health. It’s not for nothing that domed buildings are classified as environmental structures. The advantages of lightweight geodetic structures include:
- no need for a solid foundation, which greatly simplifies and speeds up the installation of the facility;
- no need to use construction equipment, which significantly reduces noise during work.
The construction of geo-domes is based on frame-panel technology, which makes it possible to build in the shortest possible time on a dacha or suburban area a whole range of buildings for various purposes, For example:
- bath or sauna;
- home or summer kitchen;
- garage or shed;
- gazebo or children's playhouse;
- year-round swimming pool;
- or greenhouse, etc.
Main types of geodetic structures
The designs of geodomes differ from each other in the frequency of dividing the surface of the sphere into triangles. The splitting frequency is usually denoted by the letter V. The number next to V shows the number of different structural elements(ribs) used to build the frame. The greater the number of ribs used, the stronger the geodome.
There are six types of geodomes, of which only five are actively used in the construction of objects:
- 2V dome (the height of the structure is equal to half the sphere);
- 3V dome (the height of the structure is 5/8 of the sphere);
- 4V dome (the height of the structure is equal to half the sphere);
- 5V dome (the height of the structure is 5/8 of the sphere);
- 6V dome (the height of the structure is equal to half the sphere).
It is easy to notice that the hemispherical shape of the object is achieved only with an even splitting frequency.
Diagram of a 2V geodesic dome frame for creating small structures. Ribs of different lengths are highlighted in color and indicated by letters
For small ones country houses Usually a 2V dome design is chosen. The frame is assembled from two types of ribs, indicated on the diagrams for convenience by the Latin letters A and B, and also highlighted in additional blue and red. The blanks are also color-coded to simplify the process of assembling the frame structure. To connect individual edges of the geodesic dome frame, special nodes called connectors are used. When installing a 2V dome structure, three types of connectors are used:
- 4-terminal;
- 5-terminal;
- 6-terminal.
To calculate the length of the ribs and the number of connectors, online calculators are used, into which the initial data of the object is entered: radius of the base, frequency of splitting, desired height of the dome.
Three types of connectors used to connect dome frame ribs that converge at one point (the vertex of the polygon)
Large hemispherical objects, the base diameter of which exceeds 14 meters, are built using 3V and 4V domes. With a lower frequency of splitting, the ribs are too long, which complicates their preparation and installation. When building a 3V dome, the length of the ribs is almost three meters. Assembling a frame from such long materials is quite problematic.
By choosing a different type of dome (4V), the length of the ribs is reduced to 2.27 meters, which greatly simplifies the assembly of the dome structure. Reducing the length of structural elements leads to an increase in their number. If a 3V dome with a height of 5/8 of a sphere has 165 ribs and 61 connectors, then a 6V dome with the same height of ribs already has 555 pieces and 196 connectors.
A pile foundation for the installation of large dome structures allows the structure to provide the necessary strength and stability
An example of the construction of a domed greenhouse
Before construction begins, the base area of the future greenhouse, as well as its height, are determined. The size of the base area depends on the radius of the circle into which the regular polygon fits or is described. If we assume that the radius of the base is 3 meters and the height of the hemisphere is one and a half meters, then to assemble a 2V dome you will need:
- 35 ribs linear dimension which is 0.93 m;
- 30 ribs 0.82 m long;
- 6 five-point connectors;
- 10 four-pin connectors;
- 10 six-pin connectors.
Selection of materials
As frame ribs, you can use bars, a fence board, a profile pipe, as well as special double struts. When preparing the ribs, their width is taken into account. If you choose a fence board, you will have to cut it into several equal parts using a jigsaw.
Site leveling
Having prepared all the structural elements of the future dome, they begin to level the site for the construction of the structure. In this case, it is necessary to arm yourself building level, since the site must be perfectly level. The leveled area is covered with a layer of crushed stone, which is thoroughly compacted.
Construction of the base and assembly of the dome frame
Next, they begin to build the base of the greenhouse, the height of which, together with the height of the dome, will make the room comfortable for use. After constructing the base, they begin to assemble the frame from the ribs according to the diagram, which shows the sequence of connections. The result should be a polyhedron.
The frame of a one and a half meter hemisphere for arranging a greenhouse at the dacha is made of wooden blocks connected by a connector method to each other according to a diagram
You can make assembly easier by painting ribs of different lengths in various colors. This color selection individual elements design will avoid confusion. Isosceles triangles, assembled from bars or pieces of profile pipe, are fastened together with connectors ( special devices). Although small structures can be fastened with self-tapping screws and ordinary mounting tape.
Fastening polycarbonate sheets
Polycarbonate sheets cut in the form of triangles are screwed to the frame. During installation, special screws are used. The seams between adjacent polycarbonate sheets are decorated, and at the same time insulated, with slats.
Interior arrangement
Beds are made along the perimeter of the greenhouse, and their height should be equal to the height of the base of the frame. When finishing fences they use various materials. Natural stone goes better and more elegantly with plants grown in a greenhouse. For convenience, the path in the greenhouse is made as wide as possible. Be sure to arrange a place to relax, from which you can admire the beauty of strange plants and flowers.
Frame of this dome greenhouse made of profile pipe. The edges of the polygon are made of polycarbonate sheets that transmit light and block ultraviolet rays
For rational use internal space They use polypropylene pipes that are attached to the edges of the frame. Flowerpots with hanging plants. Low-growing plants are planted along the edges of the greenhouse, and tall plants are planted closer to the center. To maintain a sufficient level of humidity inside the dome, a water tank is installed in the northern part of the structure. The greenhouse effect inside the greenhouse can be enhanced by a reflective film, which is attached to the frame structure located above the water tank.
The interior arrangement of the domed greenhouse is carried out with maximum use of the available space. The height of the plants affects the choice of planting location in a greenhouse of such an unusual shape.
Gazebo in the form of a semi-open hemisphere
A gazebo, made in the form of a semi-open hemisphere, will become the most attractive place on your summer cottage. This air structure is assembled within one working day. The frame is installed from a profile pipe. The diameter of the dome should be 6 meters, and the height of the object should be 2.5 meters. With such dimensions it is possible to obtain 28 square meters usable area sufficient to accommodate friends and relatives. Calculation of the structural elements of the 3V dome is also carried out using online calculators. As a result of automatic calculation, it turns out that to build a gazebo you will need:
- 30 pieces of ribs, 107.5 cm each;
- 40 pieces of ribs 124 cm each;
- 50 pieces of ribs 126.7 cm each.
The ends of the ribs, cut from a profile pipe, are flattened, drilled and bent by 11 degrees. For ease of assembly, the geodome lattice is marked according to the diagram with ribs of equal length in the same color. The result will be three groups of elements that are attached to each other according to the diagram using washers, bolts and nuts. Having completed the installation of the frame, a covering material is laid, which can be considered:
- plywood sheets;
- colored polycarbonate sheets;
- lining;
- soft tiles, etc.
If you close only the upper part of the frame, you will get an original semi-open gazebo. Using curtains, you can decorate the remaining free space on the sides of the gazebo. Your imagination will allow you to achieve an extraordinary design for the dome structure.
Collapsible metal carcass can be dismantled at any time. If necessary, the disassembled structure is transported to nature, where it is quickly assembled and covered with a cover made of water-repellent fabric.
Or maybe build a whole house?
The house, unlike the buildings discussed above, requires the installation of a shallow, thermally insulated wooden foundation. The corner posts of the foundation walls, as well as horizontal struts, are attached to the erected foundation. Afterwards, the installation of the dome sheathing begins.
The spherical surface of the frame from the outside is covered with plywood sheets, the thickness of which must be at least 18 mm. Windows and doors are installed in the selected locations. To insulate the structure they use thermal insulation materials new generation, which are also covered from the inside with sheets of plywood or other finishing material.
Material about the stages of building a frame house will also be useful:
Construction country house in the shape of a geodesic dome is carried out using heat-insulating materials, laid between the inner and external finishing double frame
As you can see, every gardener can find a use for a geodesic dome in their summer cottage. If you can’t build such an original structure yourself, then hire professionals. Many builders are happy to take on similar projects, because they can be erected in a short time.