MATERIAL LIST
2c-M1 – Owner Supplied List for ICF Foundation
Click on the link to view the owner supplied list for ICF foundation. *Note: these items must be on-site before constructing the Growing Dome, especially if you have a Growing Spaces Supervisor or Crew hired for installation.
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
2c-W1 – Laying Out Your Dome
Click on the link to view the written instructions for laying out your dome. This will then be expanded upon with additional instructions for an ICF foundation, see below. *Note: True north may be found using this tool if you do not know what your magnetic declination is.
2c-W2 – Using Insulated Concrete Forms
Click on the link to view expanded instructions and considerations when using insulated concrete forms.
DIAGRAMS
2c-D1 – Layout for ICF Foundation
Click on the link to view and print a diagram of the Growing Dome ICF layout.
2c-D2 – Plans for Insulated Concrete Form Foundation
Click on the link to view the engineered plans for the ICF foundation. The native print size of this document is 24″ x 36″, which can be printed at a local print shop. It can also be printed at home on 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper by selecting: size, actual size. Under properties, select “on” for borderless printing. Then select Poster, 100% scale, .000″ overlap, and print! Finally, tape the 12 pages together.
VIDEOS
2c-V1 – Foundation Layout for ICF
Note: This video shows leveling, preparation, and layout for a 26′ dome. The process is the same for all dome sizes. Refer to Written Instructions and Layout Diagram above for specifics for your dome size.
2c-V2 – Foundation Layout Alternative
Note: This video shows leveling, preparation, and a layout alternative for an 18′ dome. The process is the same for all dome sizes. Refer to Written Instructions and Layout Diagram above for specifics for your dome size.
Click on the link to go to the next step: 3. Foundation Wall Construction. Site Selection, Site Preparation, and Foundation should be completed prior to the Crew or Supervisor arriving.