What is a Decadome®?
The DecaDome® is a ten-sided building comprised of 20 panels continuously connected along their edges by 144 degree edge connectors that form an easy-to-build, comfortable and incredibly strong, weather-resistant shelter
What is a CanaDome™?
The Canadome™ is a DecaDome® made entirely of Canadian softwood-lumber
What is the Alter-Igloo™?
The Alter-Igloo™ is a Decadome® made of insulated panels 1″-2″ Thick
Shelter Starts with a Shell™: A Shell that’s easy-to-build, safe, secure and comfortable. That’s Decadome®
Decadomes® Have Distinct Advantages and Benefits at Every Step of Their Life
Manufacture
Shipping
Assembly
The Small Number of Simple, Identical Parts is Ideal for Manufacturing and Scaling Rapidly.
Disassembled Decadomes® are Lightweight, Pack Efficiently, and are Easily Handled by Humans and Machines.
Only Simple Tools are Required. Construction is Measured in Hours, Instead of Days.
Daily Use
- Hard Walls Means Privacy, Security, and Longevity
- Crystalline Structure Gives Decadomes® Disproportionate Strength
- Excellent Wind Resistance; Tested up to 100MPH
- Easily Disassembly for Moving/Re-Use
- Panels can be easily Modified for Specific Needs. Insulation, Strength, Ventilation, Etc
- Saving Costs at Every Step Adds up Very Quickly
Our story
We have been building and using Decadomes® for four decades. Both the Canadome™ and the Alter-Igloo are part of the Decadome® family of super strong, easy-to-assemble (and disassemble), panelized buildings. Decadomes® have a proven track record from Bangladesh and Haiti to Washington, California, Michigan and Ontario. Decadomes® can provide safe affordable shelter to those in greatest need. The Canadome™ has the potential to become a significant part of Canada’s softwood lumber future.
Contact Us
Partnership Inquiries Welcome!
Email: eblipson@umich.edu
Phone: 734-417-3604 (Texts)
Windsor, Ontario – Ann Arbor, MI