Trillium Domes - How to build a Zome cabin

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Hello, everyone! I apologize in advance for being a worse YouTuber than a builder. Here's my attempt to showcase this build that we absolutely flew through in record time with no shop, no special tools, and all while travelling.

20' diameter, 300 sq ft, 12' tall
7k USD in material costs (including alot of Hawai'i-specific costs)
Could be done for much cheaper!

Is it strong? Holy crap yes.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thanks for the love and support as always.

Johnny and Milla

[phillipdavidhaskett]

As a union construction worker since the 1970's, I've usually been amused by how incompetent most "home builders" tend to be, but plainly you are in the opposite camp. Everything you've shown here is a fine example of how a professional builder would do things right. I'm impressed.

[scottcates]

An impressively stable build without complex bevels. Making a lot of the parts identical looks very helpful!

[HealedBySpirit]

You've reinforced a dream I've had ever since I saw the dome a dear friend in Austin, TX, built in the 1970s. Solid as a rock, suspended from an anchored side on a hill, supported underneath with the entire building becoming a roof for the patio and garden space below.
I SOOOO want save the money to do this on some land I'm eying in NM.
THANK YOU MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE and shared wisdom!

[claumaticmusic]

Can't wait to build my own. So happy to see you selling the plans for such a reasonable cost as well. It speaks well to your character and the confidence you have in your craft.

[oldreprobate]

Insulation and a mini- split you have a space for a number of four season activities, including a guest house.

[todpatn]

Love that deck layout plan. With just one panel. Block placement was an ease. Each piece pre made then all put in place. Awesome, I watched this video before and never noticed it.. great job with all the inconveniences of not having a shop. On top of a time crunch I love it.

[markhedquist]

Over the years, I've helped a builder friend of mine put together a number of geodesic dome he designed. They are made from SIP (structural insulated panels) and are super cool.
Your done here is very intriguing. $7, 000 is a very reasonable cost. And the sky light? Amazing! This is a beautiful structure!

[MessyTimes]

Thanks for walking us through the process. I'm thinking of putting one of these on my land and now I am even more confident it is do-able.

[kegelcompare]

thanks for taking the time to put this video together!

[randybacurnay]

Looking forward to build one here in the Philippines. Domes house is perfect here since Philippines is one of the most visited by typhoons. Thanks for sharing, I love the whole builds and details.

[Faesharlyn]

I'm super looking forward to seeing the greenhouse, this is such a beautiful design it deserves to be showcased at every opportunity ❤️

[BigMountainCustomRC]

Yes! I'm from Hilo and the scenery in this video brings home to me...oh and the zome is awesome too!! Thank you.

[tp]

Awesome video, I love how simply you break it down. Big Mahalos 🌊🌊

[lonniekropf]

Mahalo for sharing. I’m on the south side of the big island, and I think you just sold me on this idea. Aloha.

[ScarCaskt]

Pretty sweet idea, it turned out real nice. Just my 2 cents, I would have primed all of the pieces and the floor before I put it together. That way all of your plywood is nice and sealed up.

[ernestinewatson]

Great idea. Brilliant for camping sites.

[quantumtripper]

Great video! That cabin is the second-best thing about the video though. The lady has one of the best builds I've ever seen! 😉😍

[JOHNW]

Would love to see a detailed video on how you lay the shakes. No familiar with that type of roof but love it.

[RoadToFreedom]

These would make an amazing glamping pin 😍
Definitely going to get the designs off your website once we get done land

[shaunhall]

Wow! I still can't get over how quickly you can build these. I think this would be perfect for my art studio! I do stain glass so you know what I would do for the skylight?