The domes are manufactured using materials that ensure they can withstand weather and other environmental impacts for a long time. During the manufacturing process, the following are of paramount importance:

• Extremely resistant outer shell: The steel cladding that surrounds the dome is coated with specially heat-treated paint, giving the structures extraordinary durability.
• Low-emission glass: Where the dome is not covered with steel plates, the glass used is low-emission, insulated glass (low-e glass), which, unlike plexiglass, is resistant to UV radiation.
• Bronze glass: If the customer requests darkening of the glass, it is achieved with bronze glass, which has a longer lifespan compared to foil.
• Treated wood: The wood used in the interior spaces is heat-treated, making it durable as well.

Thanks to the above, we offer a 10-year warranty on our structures, as there is no part of the dome that would easily wear out or break.

The materials and technologies used in the construction of the domes allow us to offer a 10-year warranty on our domes. The warranty is voided if:

• The panels of the domes are damaged during any installation (we do not recommend attaching any external objects or solar panels to the panels, especially those that involve drilling, mounting, hammering, or modifying the panels in any way).
• Any modification or drilling of the smart vacuum panels not only voids the warranty but also significantly affects the efficiency of the dome’s operation.

If it becomes necessary to attach any small object, we recommend doing so only to the structure (using small hooks or screws).

For temporary structures, local authority involvement is usually not required, but for permanent structures, especially domes used as permanent residences, local permits may be needed. We do not have a general answer that applies to every country regarding these permits, but we support the permitting process in every way. It is the responsibility of the customer to contact local authorities, and we cooperate with local experts. Generally speaking:

• Blueprint: Depending on the country, a blueprint drawn by an architect may be required for some permits. In this case, we also provide consultation with local experts to support the permitting process.
• Customer Responsibility: If it is not a residential building, but, for example, a small dome built over a jacuzzi, no permit is usually required in most countries. However, it is the customer’s responsibility to uncover and investigate the legal background.

In terms of sizing, we have standard sizes:

• We offer 4m, 5m, 6m, and 7m for Micro Domes.
• For Unity Domes, our current range includes 8m, 9m, 10m, and 12m.

Custom sizing is possible, but in this case, we can only fulfil the request at an additional cost after assessing the specific needs. Custom sizing requires deviation from our manufacturing templates, necessitating special arrangements. The final price is significantly influenced by whether it is a single item or a larger quantity order.

Many people are interested in how to heat the domes: the basic rule here is that any solution familiar to residential houses can be applied to the domes, especially larger domes, which can function as full-fledged residential houses. That means all classic heating methods can be implemented, such as:

• Electric heating
• Gas heaters
• Fireplace and wood
• Cooling and heating air conditioning units
• Infra-heating under the floor
• Infra-heating that can be placed on walls, ceilings, and roofs

The other common question is about insulation. The insulation of the domes can be carried out with excellent quality with our Wool solution – however, we have a next-generation insulation tech in the pipeline!

When it comes to durability and resistance, the dome shape is among the most resilient structures, regardless of environmental impacts. So much so that it can withstand not only wind and extreme snow loads but also effectively dissipate vibrations caused by earthquakes due to the hemisphere shape, remaining standing. Compared to traditional square buildings, dome structures are much more resistant. Some interesting data:

• One of our customers wants to build in Bali, where earthquakes are quite frequent and cause significant headaches, even for investors, as even if the insurer pays out, rebuilding a property can cause a lot of hassle.
• Once we examined extreme snow load (with 2 meters of snow) with a structural engineer. This amount only accounted for 35% of the load capacity in older dome tents, and only 10% for our new hard-shell domes with aluminum frames. So it could have borne much more weight.
• Several studies have also been conducted on domes regarding winds, proving they can remain standing even after extreme storms or tornadoes. They visually demonstrate that there are no protruding surfaces on the dome’s side for the wind to latch onto.