What Is Eco Dome Home?

February 28, 2025

Introduction

The full name of eco dome home is ecological dome home, which is an accommodation solution with less impact on the environment and higher resource utilization. In actual application, eco dome home is often used with environmental protection concepts in some resort hotels and luxury camping sites. The eco dome home is not only a highlight of differentiated competition but also can help companies win consumer trust and build brand loyalty.

So how to understand the eco dome? This article will explain it in detail from the basics to the depths.

What’s the Benefits of Eco Dome?

The benefits of an eco-dome go beyond environmental protection and sustainability. As a geodesic dome building, it has a stable structure and strong weather resistance. In addition, its materials are light and easy to assemble. For more detailed advantages, please read below.

Weather Resistance

Eco dome's ability to withstand bad weather has something to do with its structure. Geodesic domes home are one of the most recognized structures in the world, and eco domes are designed by the number of elements they contain. The more elements there are, the more rods there are in the structure, and the closer the eco dome's appearance is to a sphere.

This spherical or nearly hemispherical building structure is formed by subdividing the surface of a regular polyhedron such as an icosahedron into a triangular grid. This triangular structure can evenly distribute external pressure, making it extremely strong and able to effectively resist natural disasters such as strong winds, heavy snow, and even earthquakes.

Sustainability

Eco dome homes are made of environmentally friendly materials, which help reduce the exploitation of natural resources and protect the ecological environment. The geodesic design has a low surface-to-volume ratio, effectively reducing heat loss and promoting better heat distribution and airflow. Compared with traditional buildings, this design can reduce energy demand for heating and cooling by up to 30%.

Whether in terms of the use of materials or the design that reduces heat loss, the overall eco dome is aimed at making a positive contribution to environmental protection and achieving a beautiful embodiment of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.

Cost-Effectiveness

To know the cost-benefit of the eco dome, we must first analyze the cost of the eco dome. Take the Shelter Structures with a diameter of 6m as an example: without other additional supporting components, an eco dome costs 62 US dollars per square meter, which is incredible compared with traditional buildings.

And the benefits that an eco dome house can bring far exceed its cost. In New Zealand, a tourist destination, luxury camp owners set a fully equipped eco dome at around 300 US dollars per night. Of course, this price comes with some other services, such as breakfast. It is not difficult to see that the benefits of eco dome are considerable.

Easy to Assemble

The advantage of the eco dome is that it is easy to assemble mainly because of its frame composition and frame structure.

The frame system of the eco dome is made of Q235 steel, and considering transportation, its steel components are prefabricated in the factory and made into sections of steel pipes, which makes them easy to transport. Compared with traditional buildings, it does not require heavy machinery and too much manpower while ensuring overall solidity.

When installing, the prefabricated components only need to be connected and assembled by screws on-site, which greatly reduces the workload. Just follow the drawings, and the whole assembly process will be very simple and smooth.

Different Applications of Eco Dome

For reasons of living an eco-friendly lifestyle for your private life or utilizing the eco dome profitably, it stands out with its excellent energy savings and unique construction in the following applications:

Semi-permanent Housing

Semi-permanent houses are often cheaper and take less time to install than traditional houses. Yet, given the stability of the house, it is important to choose high-strength materials and strong structures. With a tough, heavy-duty steel structure and a tear-resistant, weatherproof PVC tarp, the eco dome can be the ideal choice for its durability and high stability. Its ability to withstand all types of weather can be proven over the long term.

In terms of functionality and convenience, the eco dome can provide a perfect environment for long-term residence. The environment around the eco dome will not be damaged by its construction. If the eco dome is dismantled, the land can be restored within a few months.

Luxury Glamping Accommodation

More and more luxury camp owners are beginning to notice and purchase eco domes for their camps, not only because eco domes are unique in shape and easy to install, but also because eco domes can attract some environmentally minded customers and help establish a green brand image for camps.

Moreover, eco domes are excellent in living in terms of no internal columns, 100% space utilization, and huge internal space that gives residents a more comfortable environment.

Off-grid Living

Off-grid living reflects people's pursuit of a simple life, and the eco dome is very suitable for this theme. This is mainly because its structure is energy efficient. The unique spherical structure of the eco dome facilitates the flow of air inside and can dissipate more heat outward through the roof windows, which makes the eco dome require less energy for heating in winter and cooling in summer. Combined with solar panels, it relies on solar power to reduce long-term living costs.

In off-grid life, saving on lighting is also very important. Relying on solar energy becomes a viable way to save energy. Therefore, the eco dome is equipped with a huge transparent front window design to increase the lighting and view inside the dome. This design can make full use of natural light and reduce energy damage.

Geodesic Eco Dome Kits as Alternative Housing

When considering geodesic eco dome kits as alternative housing, a reliable supplier is essential. A good supplier can provide solutions that match needs in both pre-sales consultation and after-sales service.

Shelter Structures' geodesic dome has three conventional sizes: 6m, 7m, and 8m in diameter, corresponding to interior areas of 28.2 m², 38.4 m² and 50.2 m². Geodesic domes can be customized, up to 50m.

The frame of the dome is made of Q235 steel, and the cover material is PVC fabric. PVC fabric has high tear resistance, abrasion resistance, and UV resistance, which can ensure that the eco dome is suitable for long-term living. At the same time, PVC fabric also has good waterproof, heat-resistant, cold-resistant, and flame-retardant properties, making the eco dome able to cope with bad weather.

It provides a variety of decoration schemes, such as modular bathrooms, kitchens, and furniture. Whether it is for personal use or commercial use, Shelter Structures can provide the most perfect solution, so that everyone living in it can enjoy the warmth of home.

As an eco dome manufacturer for more than 20 years, Shelter Structures has a professional service team. The team not only has rich industry experience but is also proficient in multiple languages. They can provide timely and efficient pre-sales consultation and after-sales service support to customers from all over the world.

In addition, Shelter Structures has established a strict quality assurance system. From raw material procurement to final product delivery, each link is supervised by dedicated personnel to ensure the consistency and reliability of product quality.

Conclusion

Eco dome has good performance in weather resistance and sustainability and is cost-effective and easy to assemble. These features make the eco dome better suited for practical applications. As an excellent supplier of eco domes, Shelter Structures is committed to providing the most intimate accommodation solutions for every customer. Please do not hesitate to contact Shelter Structures.