Agriculture
October 21, 2021
Updated on August 10, 2021
·Created on August 27, 2015
The Lumadome Shelter is a safe, comfortable and lockable shelter for temporary or long term use. It is one model in the DecaDome® system comprised of a connector-and-panel system that allows quick assembly and mass-production.
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Manufacturing/Building Method
Limited production currently. The patented connector-and-panel system is designed for mass-production and allows scalability of manufacturing which is closer to printing than heavy manufacturing.
Intellectural Property Type
Trademarked
User Provision Model
Directly from Decadome - Shelters, or it can be constructed using locally sourced materials. NewHouse R & D is planning on partnering with NGOs to help with disaster relief distribution.
Distributions to Date Status
Decadome - Shelters has been making and field-testing prototypes and limited production models for a number of years. Exact number of deployed units is unknown.
Footprint area (m²)
16.72
Internal volume (m³)
34.69
Material composition
Aluminum skin, foam core
Lifespan (years)
No
Maximum snow load (kg/m²)
Unknown
Maximum wind speed (km/h)
33.5
Design Specifications
The Lumadome is comprised of ten wall panels and ten roof panels, and has the structural advantages of geodesics. The unit dimensions are 4.72 m diameter building with approx. 16.72 m2 of floor and 34.69 m3 of interior space. and 3.66m. peak. The vertical walls and high ceiling maximize floor space for user comfort. The shelter components include: • 1.52m wide aluminum skin panels • Single-pane, aluminum-frame operable windows with tempered glass • ADA Cargo Door, storm, or RV door • Rubberized roof membrane, or silicon sealed edges. • Polycarbonate, venting skylight • Flooring/foundation: carpet or vinyl on flat ground, pea-stone or poured concrete. • Total Weight (kg): 160
Technical Support
Provided by manufacturer.Â
Replacement Components
Unknown
Lifecycle
Guaranteed for 10 years.
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
Decadome - Shelters targets that Lumadomes be lightweight, portable, easy to assembly, customisable for climatic needs, and also be able to fit several modules in a single shipping container.
Vetted Performance Status
Unknown.
Safety
No specific hazards are listed.
Complementary Technical Systems
Unknown.
Academic Research and References
None
Compliance with regulations
Unknown.
Other Information
None.
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