Geodesic homes are popular structures for glamping business owners. They are popularly referred to as structures “with the least surface area and most volume”. They make for a sleek look and are unique in design. These are some of the pros and cons of a geodesic dome for a glamping setup.
Pros
They look futuristic, unique, and attractive.
They come with all amenities usually. Toilets are usually available inside these tents, along with beds, lounge furniture, a furnace, a hot tub, and air conditioning. They come complete with basic facilities for a glamping adventure.
They often have a skylight at the top of the structure providing a beautiful view of the evening or night sky. You get a greenhouse view of the world outside which can be very attractive to many guests. Therefore a good pull for prospective bookers.
Domes are relatively safe in high storms and hurricanes. This is because of their non-obstructive shape. There have been instances of some dome structures that survived brutal and often dangerous hurricanes while other structures around them succumbed.
Geodesic domes can come with an uninterrupted view of the scenery outside on one side. This is a primary attraction in these structures. When placed over a canyon or a high point in a forest, the views can be breathtaking while keeping you warm and comfortable inside the dome at the same time.
Simple geodesic dome tents are easy to set up. Many companies make these tents. They come with instructions from manufacturers with prices starting from about 3500 USD. Buying them from a reputable company can last these tents from anywhere between 5-7 years.
On a higher range, these can be built from fiberglass, wood, hemp, concrete, or a variety of other materials. These structures require precision and expertise which would require specialized knowledge and personnel to construct them.
Cons
Ambient atmospheric temperatures might be difficult to keep out under extreme conditions in fabric tents. These tents can become too cold or too hot based on what’s going on outside the tent.
Some of these tents might have alterations done to them – obstructions laid to the original purely dome structure – such as another dome attached via a conduit or a patio jutting out from one corner – can make the dome structure less immune to strong winds. In other words, any unscientific alteration done to the pure dome structure might make it less hurricane-hardy.
Noise from outside might come in more readily in these tents. This is an issue with any tent.
Based on where the window is situated, the dome may get too hot in summer. Alignment of window area or see-through area becomes important.
Last but not least. Zoning rules will determine whether or not you can put up these structures. Not all zoning will allow geodesic domes for glamping.
