Dome builders handbook.

Introduction

Domes are great, everyon eshould have one!

How to start:

Do a course at Calearth or join me as a volunteer to build one, . After you know the basics go for it and build your own.

How to continue...

Preparations
-design
-calculations
-Materials needed
-Foundation

Building
- about the mix
- about filling
- about getting the right curvature
- How to do doors, windows.
- Features like 'shelves' for sitting for workareas as overhang above windows.
- how to connect several domes to one structure; bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom etc.

Finishing
- various ways to plaster
- various ways to waterproof
- Plumbing & sanitation
- Electric, grid, solar, and other
- Gardens, Landscaping, recycling

Well, I guess you already sensed this page is not quite ready... I put it here as it's my intention to put a detailed on-line manual soon. When is soon? Sorry I can't say... my next half year is really full and I may or may not get time for it. And beside, I have never written a manual... However I am collecting lots of detailed photo's and notes from each place where I build and teach. This, over time, should give a good start. As soon as it's slightly presentable and usefull I'll put it here and announce it in my Newsletter. (another very good reason to subscribe:-)

Some good news is that several other people who did the course also like to see a manual and are ready to put their energy in it. This should speed up the proccess