Imagine walking into your own warm, lush, oxygen-rich greenhouse and picking fresh organic food that is ready to eat, while outside it is the depth of winter. This could be a part of your way of life.
Growing Domes ® Greenhouses
Why is a Growing Dome® Better than a Regular Greenhouse?
Beauty:The low profile rounded shape minimizes impact to the visual environment. The beautiful open network of struts and translucent glazing creates an exceptionally beautiful enclosure. The dome is private yet intimately connected with the outside world.
Double (or Triple) Glazing: The energy efficient glazing traps heat inside the dome in winter. Special UV treatment extends the life of the panels to twenty years! Transmits almost 90% of the solar spectrum for optimal plant growth.
Geodesic Shape: Strong, stable, aerodynamic design is wind friendly - it can easily withstand winds up to 130 mph! Snow clears itself on the south side of the dome and adds extra insulation to the north. The shape yields maximum growing space with minimum structure, allowing steady transmission of sunlight from sunrise to sunset, all year 'round!
North Wall Insulation: Blocks heat loss during winter and reduces overheating during summer. Reflective interior surface spreads light evenly throughout the dome. Creates a nourishing environment for your plants.
Automatic Ventilation: Automatic solar window openers and fans prevent harmful buildup of heat during hot summer weather. Frees you to go on vacation without worry!
Perimeter Insulation: Prevents frost entering the dome during severe cold weather. The entire soil mass maintains an even temperature, despite outside fluctuations.
Under Soil Heating: An auto-regulated solar powered fan blows the hot air created inside the dome from the top of the dome through the soil, warming it during winter and cooling the dome during summer. Warm soil promotes faster and healthier plant growth, giving larger yields!
Thermal Storage,: A large water tank evens out temperature extremes and increases humidity for less watering and happier plants. Also can be used for aquaculture and raising fish.
Light Diffusing Panels: Plants flourish under the soft, diffused UV filtered sunlight entering the dome. No harsh, burning rays to harm people or plants!