Chapters 2 / 14
  1. 1 This is a Growing Dome
  2. 2 Choosing the Right Size
  3. 3 Build Site Selection
  4. 4 Climate, Utilities & Year-Round Use
  5. 5 Ownership Expectations
  6. 6 Choosing the Right Foundation
  7. 7 Owner-Supplied Items & Accessories
  8. 8 Permitting & Approvals
  9. 9 Delivery & Site Preparation
  10. 10 Assembly & Installation
  11. 11 Budgeting & Project Planning
  12. 12 Maintenance Overview
  13. 13 Next Steps
  14. 14 Continued Learning & Resources

Choosing the Right Size

Compare all six sizes by area, crew and build hours to find the one that fits your site and goals.

Compare the six sizes

  • 15 ft Arctic Acres Growing Dome greenhouse Compact Growing15 ft165 sq ft area15 ft diameterCrew 2 recommended~35 hr labourA compact entry-level dome commonly used for hobby gardening and personal projects.View the 15 ft dome
  • 18 ft Arctic Acres Growing Dome greenhouse Everyday Gardening18 ft230 sq ft area18 ft diameterCrew 2-3 recommended~40 hr labourAn adaptable size used for backyard growing, smaller households and small-scale projects.View the 18 ft dome
  • 22 ft Arctic Acres Growing Dome greenhouse Expanded Production22 ft365 sq ft area22 ft diameterCrew 3 recommended~45 hr labourDesigned for increased production, layout flexibility, and long-term potential.View the 22 ft dome
  • 26 ft Arctic Acres Growing Dome greenhouse Balanced Capacity26 ft510 sq ft area26 ft diameterCrew 3 recommended~50 hr labourA versatile size for moderate backyard growing, expanded planting variety, and larger households.View the 26 ft dome
  • 33 ft Arctic Acres Growing Dome greenhouse Large-scale Growing33 ft850 sq ft area33 ft diameterCrew 4 recommended~60 hr labourA spacious dome often used for community growing, education, and larger production needs.View the 33 ft dome
  • 42 ft Arctic Acres Growing Dome greenhouse Maximum Production42 ft1375 sq ft area42 ft diameterCrew 4 recommended~80 hr labourBuilt for high-impact agricultural, institutional, and large community-focused growing projects.View the 42 ft dome

We recommend a crew of 3 for 15ft to 26ft builds, and an additional supervisor for 33ft and 42ft builds.