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Prototypes: Current
DecaDome
When you need it - Where you need it.
 
LumaDome
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The LumaDome   is a portable cabin, made of 20, 48in. wide, 1 inch-
thick, foam-core panels with .019 white, pebble finish, aluminum
skins. Extremely strong, lightweight and insulating (R4.5). High
Security. Two 24-inch alum. frame, plexiglass screened windows.
Clear skylight serves as ventilator.

  • Volume: 850 cu. ft.
  • Floor area: 117 sq. ft.
  • Diameter: 12. 5 ft.
  • Wt. 450 lbs.
  • Vinyl floor.
  • Assembly Time: 1 hr.
  • Tools required: Screwdriver. 8 ft. step-ladder or low scaffold.
    Caulking gun. Cordless screwdriver recommended.

Prototype has easily endured 20yrs in various climates.
 
 
LexDome
Lex Dome
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The LexDome   is comprised of 20, 36in-wide panels of 6mm fluted
polycarbonate, connected by pvc edge connectors. The LexDome is
recommended for areas where moisture is an issue. Never needs
painting. Totally water, wind and rot resistant. Extremely light-
weight. Interior is bright, but does not overheat, due to low-
transmissivity panel material, . Optional clear panels make a highly
effective solarium. [view]  Medium security.

  • Volume: 500 cu. ft.
  • Diameter: 9.6 ft.
  • Floor area: 70 sq. ft.
  • Wt. 150 lbs.
  • Optional floor.
  • Assembly Time: 1 hr.
  • Tools required: Screwdriver. 8 ft. step-ladder or low scaffold.
    Caulking gun. Cordless screwdriver recommended.

Prototype is expected to easily endure decades of various weather
and climates. Exhibited at MakerFaire Detroit and NYC [more]
   
 
PolyDome
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The PolyDome   is comprised of 20, 48in-wide panels of 13mm fluted
polypropoleyne, connected by pvc edge connectors. The PolyDome is
recommended for areas where moisture is an issue. Never needs
painting. Totally water, wind and rot resistant. Light-weight. Interior
is bright, due to translucent material, but does not overheat because
white finish reflects majority of sunlight.  Medium security.

  • Volume: 1000 cu. ft.
  • Diameter: 12. 5 ft.
  • Floor area: 120 sq. ft.
  • Wt. 350 lbs.
  • Optional floor.
  • Assembly Time: 1 hr.
  • Tools required: Screwdriver. 8 ft. step-ladder or low scaffold.
    Caulking gun. Cordless screwdriver recommended.

Prototype is expected to easily endure decades of various weather
and climates.
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PlyDome
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The PlyDome   is comprised of 20, 48 inch-wide panels of pressure
treated 1/2 inch plywood, connected by pvc edge connectors.
Includes door and roof vent.

  • Volume: 1000 cubic ft.
  • Diameter: 12.5 ft. (4 m)
  • Floor area: 125 sq. ft.
  • Weight: 750 lbs.
  • Optional floor.
  • Assembly Time: 1 hr.
  • Tools required: Screwdriver. 8 ft. step-ladder or low scaffold.
    Caulking gun. Cordless screwdriver recommended.

Low-cost utility unit. May also be used as portable cabin.
Recommended addition of at least two aluminum frame, screened,
plexiglass windows.
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StuccoDome
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The StuccoDome   is made of 8 inch thick, foam-core panels covered
with resin-cement and fiberglass mesh. Drywall interior. Double-
glazed windows & door.

  • Volume: 1400 cubic ft.
  • 20 foot outside diameter
  • Floor area: 325 sq. ft.
  • 18ft. height
  • 300 sq. ft. loft


Prototype has easily endured over 20yrs in Michigan climate.
Featured in Fine Homebuilding Magazine, April/May 1988. [View]
DecaDomes  can be configured to meet a broad range of applications.  
Diameter, height, openings and materials are easily tailored for specific uses.
(c) 2009, 2010, 2011  NewHouse R&D
  
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SustainaDome
The SustainaDome   is a sustainable building, made of 60in. wide, 3/8
inch-thick, plywood panels and lumber connectors. Our largest portable
building, this unit can be built in-country with common powertools.  
Water-based sealants avoid VOCs. Window glazings and skylight are
unrolled 2-litre bottles. Very low-waste design conserves resources.

  • Volume: 1233 cu. ft.
  • Floor area: 178 sq. ft.
  • Diameter: 16. 5 ft.
  • Wt. 900 lbs.
  • Vinyl floor.
  • Assembly Time: 4 hrs.
  • Tools required: Screwdriver. 8 ft. step-ladder or low scaffold.
    Caulking gun. Cordless screwdriver recommended.

This prototype was exhibited at Maker Faire 2011, A Better World By
Design 2011 (Brown University) and STAR-TIDES Fall Field
Demonstration 2011 at National Defense University.
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