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Burning Man 2013

Monday, June 10th, 2013
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Though it may seem far off Burning Man is coming up faster than you think!  As you plan your camp consider how great it would be to have a dome.  They can provide great shelter and an overall cool vibe or a great base for your artwork.

If this is the first you are hearing about Burning Man check out their web site for more information about what is burning man?  It may be too late to get tickets this year but there is always next year if it sounds like something you would be interested in.

DomeGuys International has gone to Burning Man for many years setting up and providing domes for a wide variety of uses.  This year make your camp stand out with a striking dome.  Already have a dome but need help setting it up?  Call us.  Want to buy a dome to use every year?  Call us.  Want to rent a dome to try out the dome experience?  Call us.  Have a dome but need a new cover?  Call us.  We are here to meet all of your Burning Man dome needs.

If you are hoping to have a custom dome for Burning Many the deadline to place orders is July 1st.  Any later than that and we cannot guarantee it will be done in time to get you home to the Playa.

Consider a frame only rental and then you get to have all the fun of making your own cover however you want.  Check out the Badlands Funk dome shown below.  We even had an inquiry recently about turning a dome into a Hobbit Hole.  The only limitation is your imagination.

Even after July 1st still contact usto find out what in stock rentals are available.  All in stock rentals are first come first serve and are not reserved until a deposit is paid.

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Currently we have available for rental the following items:

20’ complete event dome

20’ frame only

24’ frame only

36’ Black out or Earth Print dome covers

90’ frame only

16’ frame only

 

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What we have available in stock is changing constantly so if there is something you are interested in contact us to see if we have it available.

 

Can’t wait to see all the burners on the Playa.

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Keeping Customers Satisfied

Tuesday, May 7th, 2013

016 dx location dome 300x200 Keeping Customers SatisfiedHere at DomeGuys International nothing makes us happier than knowing that we have made our customer happy.  And what better way is there to know a customer is happy with the product then when they come back to buy from you again.

Last year Quebec based event company Chapiteaux purchased a stunning 44’ dome from us to use as an event rental.  (You can see photos of the dome in action in this post.)

This dome has been such a wild success for them that they came back and ordered another dome.  We are very excited to be sending them another dome this month and look forward to more great event photos.007 dx location dome9 300x200 Keeping Customers Satisfied

Check out some of our other past event domes and get inspired for your next event.

Want to find out for yourself what makes the buying experience with DomeGuys International so great?  Send us an email, let us know what you are looking for, and we will show you!

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Dome Related Events

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013

 

DomeDaysFlyerEdit cas2 231x300 Dome Related EventsWe hate hearing about great events after the fact but we had to share this one even through it was two weeks ago.  Dome Days was a three day fundraising event to raise money to restore Bucky Fuller’s original Dome Home and turn it into a museum in Carbondale, Illinois.  The event included activities such as a sound installation and a live performance by Stephan Moore, kid dome design activities, and a Bringing Buck Home reception with music, wine, and hors d’oeuvres.

 

It would have been great to be able to attend this one!  Check out the press release, it sound like lots of fun.

 

For more information on Bucky Fuller and his contribution to the world of domes check out this video on our website.

 

For more information on The Fuller Dome Home preservation project check out their website.

 

 

 

As always if you feel inspired contact us and find out about getting your very own dome home or event dome.

 

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New and Improved FAQ page!

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Over at DomeGuys International we have beefed up our FAQ page to be more complete.  Check it out; we have an Eco living FAQ and an Event Dome FAQ.  We have been working hard to make sure you can find all the answers you need about buying, building, and maintaining a geodesic dome.

Now you can learn even more about your future dome purchases.  But as always to not hesitate to contact us with any additional questions you have.  Someone at DomeGuys International is always here to help you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What does geodesic mean?

Give up?

 

Geodesic refers to the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or other curved surface.  It comes from a Latin root that means, “earth dividing”.

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Emergency Shelter may become a great need due to Hurricane Sandy

Monday, October 29th, 2012

HurricanSandy1 300x264 Emergency Shelter may become a great need due to Hurricane SandyEmergency Shelter is a big consideration as Hurricane Sandy lurches towards the land.   One of the most immediate and important needs after disaster strikes is safe, reliable, portable and efficient shelter.  First response and disaster management organizations worldwide are discovering that geodesic domes are ideal for emergency relief and disaster shelters. Domes provide the safety you need in emergency scenarios, quickly and without hassle.  Domes are easy-to-use, multi-purpose structures that solve immediate problems–keeping people dry, comfortable and safe. Domes are ideal for emergency shelters, command headquarters, housing, medical stations, supply storage and more.

Geodesic domes are the strongest structure yet devised by humans. The geodome’s architecturally engineered strength provides housing for those that are displaced, or provides effective care facilities. Their ultimate durability has proven that domes are the safest structure in earthquakes and can withstand hurricanes, tornadoes, heavy snow loads, and more. DomeGuys dome covers are waterproof, windproof, UV-protected and fire-retardant.

www.ready.gov gives this advice if you are in an active hurricane situation:

During a Hurricane

If a hurricane is likely in your area, you should:

  • Listen to the radio or TV for information.
  • Secure your home, close storm shutters and secure outdoor objects or bring them indoors.
  • Turn off utilities if instructed to do so. Otherwise, turn the refrigerator thermostat to its coldest setting and keep its doors closed.
  • Turn off propane tanks
  • Avoid using the phone, except for serious emergencies.
  • Moor your boat if time permits.
  • Ensure a supply of water for sanitary purpose such as cleaning and flushing toilets. Fill the bathtub and other larger containers with water.
  • Find out how to keep food safe during and after and emergency.

You should evacuate under the following conditions:

If you are directed by local authorities to do so. Be sure to follow their instructions.

  • If you live in a mobile home or temporary structure – such shelter are particularly hazardous during hurricane no matter how well fastened to the ground.
  • If you live in a high-rise building – hurricane winds are stronger at higher elevations.
  • If you live on the coast, on a floodplain, near a river, or on an island waterway.

Read more about evacuating yourself and your family. If you are unable to evacuate, go to your wind-safe room. If you do not have one, follow these guidelines:

  • Stay indoors during the hurricane and away from windows and glass doors.
  • Close all interior doors – secure and brace external doors.
  • Keep curtains and blinds closed. Do not be fooled if there is a lull; it could be the eye of the storm – winds will pick up again.
  • Take refuge in a small interior room, closet or hallway on the lowest level.
  • Lie on the floor under a table or another sturdy object.
  • Avoid elevators.

 

We are sending our love and highest intentions to all of those bracing for the storm tonight.

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Take a look at our Disaster Relief Information and read about DGI’s geodesic domes in severe weather.

Contact us to order a disaster relief dome for your family or community.

 

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