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We’ve done larger domes for gathering
When asked about the construction of the domes, Freyja explains that the geometry of the domes is the reason it has so much more strength than most other structures – triangles don’t fail. Unlike squares, for example, which can twist and deform without support, triangles are stable and distribute force evenly across their structure. Buckminster Fuller won an award in the 1970s for using this efficiency—using minimal material to achieve maximum strength—and helped popularize the geodesic domes. The structures can be assembled quickly, often by a small group of people, yet can withstand extreme weather. While traditional glamping domes rely on flexible fabric covers and temporary framing, Phoenix Domes builds upon this legacy with thoughtful upgrades that transform the dome from a tent-like shelter into a resilient, semi-permanent structure designed to last. “We have had our domes engineered for the most extreme wind and snow loads that you would encounter in Canada, using heavier frame sizes to make them incredibly
strong. I wouldn’t say they’re stronger than a conventional house, but they have the same strength with way fewer materials. One of our eight-hundred-square-foot dome structures. Can fit into a can fit a four-by-six-foot crate, you could never do that with lumber and conventional materials”, explains Freyja. When asked if the domes expire, Freyja explains that there is no “expiry date” as such, but rather it’s the clear PVC that you must replace within three or four years. The other part of the cover, she says, she hasn’t seen one wear out in ten years and believes that it would depend more on the exposure – it’ll last longer in Canada than it would in Arizona, for example. The business has recently developed upgrades for the domes, such as a metal roof and glass windows, that will give you a more permanent structure that will last for generations. Phoenix Domes doesn’t believe in a one- dome-fits-all mentality. They offer three different types in many different sizes – a full glass dome, a soft cover dome, and a hybrid,
spaces, plus built a custom sixty-foot greenhouse that was all covered with hard panel polycarbonate to be able to grow food year-round in Northern BC. ”
which is a mix of soft cover and partially glass, which can be insulated further. They also offer the option to customize your own dome, bringing your vision and creativity to life. “Our biggest customer base is those who offer or are looking to get into short-term accommodations,” says Freyja. The business has also sold many domes for people to live in; most aren’t permitted, but people choose to tuck them away in the woods and live in them during this housing crisis. “We’ve done some larger ones for yoga studios or more common spaces – our ten-meter (thirty- three-foot) dome is the largest standard size we carry. We’ve done larger domes for gathering spaces, plus built a custom sixty- foot greenhouse that was all covered with hard panel polycarbonate to be able to grow food year-round in Northern BC.” With Phoenix Domes, you will always receive exceptional customer service. Freyja explains that the business loves to nurture its customers and offers plenty of information on their domes, so no questions go unanswered, and there are no surprises after the purchase is made. One thing that sets them apart from the rest is their willingness to work with you to
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