Dome Kit, Event Dome and Projection Rental FAQs

The Dome House provides permanent dome kits, event domes, and immersive projection domes. Permanent kits (our Tetra Glass and Tetra Hybrid lines) are engineered structures for glamping, resorts, and homes. Event domes are steel-framed structures with polymer covers that you can buy or rent, and projection systems turn them into 360° immersive venues. Delivery, installation, and technical services are available and quoted with each project.

Both. Dome kits are sold outright. Every standard size can be purchased or rented. Projection domes are available the same way. For rentals, the rental is the dome and its cover; delivery, installation, and removal are quoted services.

We're a US-based company serving customers nationwide. U.S. rental projects are quoted by location and date, including Alaska and Hawaii. Additional shipping costs and lead times apply to Alaska and Hawaii. International inquiries are reviewed individually; availability, logistics, insurance, customs, and local requirements must be confirmed before booking. International purchases are handled case by case too — send us the destination and we'll confirm.

Installation services are available for every product and are quoted with your project. Dome kits are designed for self-installation with the included installation manual and assembly blueprints, or a local contractor, and installation support is available. For event domes and projection domes, installation can be scheduled as part of your quote.

Yes. Permitting documentation and engineering are available in all 50 states. Anchoring and project documents depend on the engineering and the specific job. For dome kits that includes stamped engineering documents with structural, wind, and snow-load details for permitting.

Case by case. Tell us the destination and the product and we'll confirm what's possible and quote the project, including delivery. For rentals: U.S. rental projects are quoted by location and date, including Alaska and Hawaii. Additional shipping costs and lead times apply to Alaska and Hawaii. International inquiries are reviewed individually; availability, logistics, insurance, customs, and local requirements must be confirmed before booking.

We respond to inquiries or return calls within 24 hours. Quote preparation time depends on your project's scope and complexity. We'll discuss the expected timeline when we connect.

Every kit includes the frame, double-pane glass, a real door, a curtain system, a solar fan, two windows with mosquito screens, fasteners, weather seals, and an installation manual with assembly blueprints. The Tetra Hybrid also includes an extra-thick, UV-treated cover and an interior insulation layer. Optional upgrades include extra glass or a center skylight on the Tetra Hybrid, electric windows, a PVDF cover, and stamped engineering documents.

The Tetra Glass is precision-engineered aluminum framing with double-pane tempered glass, all glass or with insulated panels. The Tetra Hybrid uses double-pane glass on 6061 aluminum struts for the viewing area, with heavy-duty galvanized steel framing, an extra-thick, UV-treated cover, and an insulation layer over the rest. Both are permanent buildings, not tents.

Five standard sizes from 16 to 30 feet in diameter — 215 to 689 square feet — every one available as a Tetra Glass or Tetra Hybrid build, with larger sizes on request. Full dimensions are on our Dome Kit Sizes page.

Both are four-season kits — the geodesic shape distributes snow and wind loads across the whole frame, and stamped engineering documentation with snow-load details is available for your jurisdiction — and the Tetra Hybrid also comes with an interior insulation layer in the kit price. Add a heating source and you're set for the season.

The Tetra Hybrid covers everything outside its glass viewing area, so the private areas stay private. On the Tetra Glass, tinted or mirrored glazing and the curtain system that comes with every dome deliver privacy on demand without losing the panoramic feel, and glass with insulated panels adds solid privacy where you want it.

Yes. A larger glass viewing area is available as an option, and you can add a skylight too.

Yes — our domes can be insulated, wired, and plumbed just like a standard home, with interior walls, flooring, and utilities finished by your builder. Which layouts fit your size are confirmed against your location and engineering during quoting.

The Tetra Hybrid comes with an interior insulation layer in the kit price. The Tetra Glass relies on double-pane glass, or insulated panels in the glass-with-panels build, and many owners add floor insulation and heating.

Yes, we recommend it. Most use a concrete slab or pier foundation. It keeps the structure solid, makes it easier to insulate and finish, and helps meet code requirements. Engineering plans are available to simplify the permit process.

It very much depends on the state and county. West Coast and Northeast municipalities tend to treat domes like any other permanent structure; many other states, depending on your land zoning, do not. We offer engineering plans so you can get through permitting without the hassle — check with your local building department early to avoid surprises.

Not hard with ours. Both frames go together from precision-cut struts, and every kit comes with step-by-step instructions. Most customers use a small team or local contractor. We'll give you a time estimate for your kit and size with your quote. Installation support is available if you'd rather not.

Kits are built to order and currently ship in 10–12 weeks. Lead times vary with order volume and season. Your production and delivery schedule is confirmed when you order.

Flat-packed by freight to your site or nearest accessible point, with the frame, glass, covering, fasteners, and the installation guide. Shipping is free to the lower 48 states because freight is included in the kit price; Alaska, Hawaii, and international delivery are quoted separately. Site-access planning is on our Delivery page.

Double-pane tempered glass set into the aluminum frame. It insulates better than a single pane, with clear, tinted, colored, and mirrored finishes available.

Yes, every glass panel is tempered safety glass, double-paned for insulation and strength.

Yes — clear, tinted, colored, and mirrored finishes are all available, in multiple shades. Mirrored glass is a favorite for hot climates: it cuts solar gain and adds daytime privacy without blocking the view out.

The dome shape reduces exposed surface area, insulated glass slows heat transfer, and ventilation options keep air moving. In hotter climates, mirrored or tinted glazing plus an HVAC unit keeps the interior comfortable.

Yes — the wraparound curtain system gives you privacy on demand across the whole interior or just the sleeping area, and tinted or mirrored glazing adds daytime privacy at the glass itself.

No. The Dome House offers multiple dome types, including glass and hybrid dome kits, event domes, and projection domes. Our permanent dome kits pair double-pane glass with an aluminum frame (the Tetra Hybrid adds galvanized steel and an insulated cover), and event and projection domes use engineered steel frames with polymer covers.

For showpiece stays and stargazing suites, the Tetra Glass is the one guests photograph. For privacy and real glass views built for a smarter budget, the Tetra Hybrid is the pick. Many sites mix both — glass for the headline units, hybrid for the workhorses.

The Tetra Hybrid puts more domes on your site: its insulated cover and included insulation make it a good fit for most of the units, with one or two Tetra Glass units as a premium tier. Our Eco-Resort Domes page covers the multi-unit playbook.

Yes — most glamping operators include one. Plumbing rough-in happens at the foundation stage like any small structure, and the layout is confirmed for your size and site during quoting.

Mini-splits are the go-to: quiet, efficient, and sized to the dome. Ventilation units and wood stoves work too (a stove port is free on request; follow the stove maker’s clearances and your local codes), and every kit comes with a solar exhaust fan and two windows for airflow — the dome shape reduces exposed surface area, which helps with heating and cooling.

As much as you design in. The Tetra Hybrid covers everything outside its glass viewing area; tinted or mirrored glass and curtain systems handle the rest. Site layout does the heavy lifting — we're happy to advise on unit placement.

Yes — phased purchasing is normal for resorts: prove the concept with a few units, then expand. Repeat orders keep the same specs so the village stays consistent.

We can advise on dome selection, unit spacing, and utility planning during quoting for multi-unit projects. Bring your site plan and we'll work through it together.

Nine standard sizes — 20, 30, 36, 42, 50, 60, 70, 80, and 90 ft in diameter. Every standard size can be purchased or rented. Capacity and height are planning estimates only. Final layout depends on your interior program, local rules, and engineering — we estimate them for your project during quoting.

The dome structure and cover. Delivery, installation, and options such as branding, flooring, lighting, climate control, and projection are quoted per project.

Yes — printed and branded covers are available, and they're reusable, including across a multi-city roadshow.

Yes. Polymer covers in clear, translucent, blackout, or printed and branded finishes, with liners and additional options depending on the project.

Store the dome clean and dry between events with the hardware kept together by section, and it's ready for its next build.

Installation services are available and can be scheduled as part of your quote. The installation schedule depends on the size and site and is confirmed at quoting.

Yes. Permitting documentation and engineering are available in all 50 states. Anchoring and project documents depend on the engineering and the specific job. Flame-retardancy documentation (NFPA 701 / CPAI-84) is available from the fabric vendor. Local and state requirements vary, so the applicable documentation is provided and confirmed during quoting.

Replacement struts, covers, and windows are available to current and prior customers. We're not a general parts retailer.

Event domes are custom-manufactured, so they are generally non-returnable and non-refundable once a deposit has been made and manufacturing has begun. Exact terms vary by project and are set out in your quote and contract. If The Dome House causes a manufacturing error, a missing part, or another project issue, we will remedy it.

The rental is the dome structure and its cover. Delivery, installation, and strike/removal are quoted line items, and upgrades — flooring, printed branding, lighting, climate control, projection, sound and AV, technical staffing — are quoted per event.

Send us your date as soon as it's set. We confirm availability for your date first, then work through the site, size, cover, and options with you.

Delivery, installation, and removal are all available and are scheduled as part of your quote. We coordinate the installation for your venue.

Yes — outdoors on a level surface, with anchoring or ballast set by the engineering for your site. Indoors works when the venue has room for the dome and for lift equipment during installation; we review the site and venue with you before quoting.

Wind and anchoring performance depends on the engineering report for your dome, the anchoring or ballast used, ground and site conditions, and local rules. The engineering sets the weather-contingency requirements for your installation. On-site monitoring during the event is usually the client's responsibility, and the contingency plan is confirmed with you before the event.

Yes — flooring, lighting, and climate control can be provided or quoted, along with projection, sound and AV, and technical staffing. You're also welcome to arrange them independently.

Yes — printed and branded covers are available on rentals, and they're reusable for repeat or multi-city use.

Event date, location and venue, indoor or outdoor, expected attendance, preferred size if you have one, event type, rental duration, and any branding, flooring, or AV needs — exactly the fields on our rental inquiry form.

Cancellation terms are set out in your rental proposal and contract — ask us anything about them during the quote, before you commit.

An event dome fitted with a projection liner and a blended projection system, so the interior surface becomes one seamless screen. Your audience stands (or sits) inside the image.

The dome and the projection system configured for your project. Installation, calibration, and show operation are scoped and quoted separately, and technical staffing and content support are available.

Systems are configured per project and budget in three tiers. Standard: Budget-friendly 1080p or 2K projection for ambient visuals, presentations, and smaller domes. Better: Brighter, blended coverage for larger audiences and richer immersive content. Best: Top-tier 4K configurations with laser projector choices for flagship shows and installations. Projector count, resolution, audio, and power are configured for your dome size, content, and venue when we quote the project.

Yes — custom content is coordinated through our production partners and quoted per project, along with any project-specific content licensing. Multiple video formats may be supported. Content adaptation and pre-show samples are available on request after project kickoff and the required deposit. Scope, fees, lead time, and playback responsibility are confirmed for each project.

Sound is configured with the projection system for your dome, content, and venue, and quoted per project.

Yes — technical staffing and show operation are available and quoted. For longer-running installations we also offer staff training, handover, and ongoing support.

Yes, after dark, with the dome engineered and anchored for the site. Indoors, ambient-light control gives the sharpest image at any time of day.

Power, footprint, clearance, and load-in access are confirmed per project when we quote it. Plan for a level surface, access for delivery vehicles and installation equipment, working room around the dome — larger domes can need 20 ft or more — and, indoors, room for lift equipment during installation.