Growing Spaces
Growing Spaces, founded in 1989 and based in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, designs and sells passive solar geodesic dome greenhouse kits in six sizes directly to home gardeners, schools, homesteaders, and community organizations across North America. Revenue is generated through one-time kit sales, professional installation services, and ongoing replacement parts and accessories.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1989
- HeadquartersPagosa Springs, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Growing Spaces does
Growing Spaces, founded in 1989 and headquartered in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is a privately held, B Corp-certified manufacturer of passive solar geodesic dome greenhouse kits sold under the Growing Dome brand. The company designs, engineers, and prefabricates six dome sizes (15', 18', 22', 26', 33', and 42' diameter, ranging from 175 to 1,385 sq ft) and sells them directly to consumers through a quote-based e-commerce site, phone sales, and in-person tours at its Pagosa Springs headquarters, where all six sizes are on display year-round. Its core technology integrates a geodesic structural shell (engineered for 115 mph winds and 62-120 psf snow loads), 16mm multi-wall polycarbonate glazing from Gallina (USA), an above-ground pond acting as thermal mass, a passive wax-expansion automated ventilation system (Univent/Bayliss/Gigavent), a 4-inch undersoil pipe ventilation system, north-wall Reflectix insulation, and an insulated 24-inch ProWood pressure-treated foundation wall, all coordinated to enable year-round growing with approximately one-third less energy than conventional greenhouses.
The company monetizes primarily through one-time kit sales, supplemented by professional installation services (Supervisor Only, Supervisor Plus One, Full Crew) and an ongoing stream of replacement parts and accessories (solar irrigation, garden beds, soil, vent openers, Reflectix panels, pond supplies, Patco tape). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a 10% deposit initiates the sales process and financing is offered. The customer base is segmented across home gardeners and hobby growers (primary), schools and educational institutions (e.g., Santa Fe Community College, Pagosa Peak Open School, SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab), homesteads and small farms, and community/nonprofit organizations. Marketing relies on content (blog, YouTube, The Happy Grower newsletter), social media, a private "Growing Dome Enthusiasts" Facebook community, and events such as the Modern Homesteading Conference, supported by media features in Architectural Digest, HGTV, The New York Times, and Mother Earth News. Growing Spaces maintains a strategic partnership with the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership in Pagosa Springs, where three 42' Growing Domes are heated via geothermal energy as a demonstration site.
Growing Spaces firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Growing Spaces
- Legal name
- Growing Spaces
- Website
- https://growingspaces.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1989
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Growing Spaces, founded in 1989 and based in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, designs and sells passive solar geodesic dome greenhouse kits in six sizes directly to home gardeners, schools, homesteaders, and community organizations across North America. Revenue is generated through one-time kit sales, professional installation services, and ongoing replacement parts and accessories.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Growing Spaces industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Geodesic Greenhouse Kits
- NAICS
- Lawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies Retailers (4442)
- SIC
- Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Greenhouse Structures & Construction (Frames, Glazing, Benches) (AFAAAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses) (CRAIAIAG)
Keywords
Where Growing Spaces is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pagosa Springs
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Growing Spaces business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Greenhouse Kit Sales: Growing Spaces manufactures and sells prefabricated geodesic dome greenhouse kits in six sizes (15', 18', 22', 26', 33', 42' diameter). Kits include all structural components, polycarbonate glazing, foundation materials, and integrated systems. One-time purchase model with customers providing some local materials and handling installation.
- Installation Services: The company offers professional installation options including Supervisor Only, Supervisor Plus One, and Full Crew Installation for customers who prefer not to self-install their greenhouse kits.
- Parts & Accessories: Ongoing sales of replacement parts, greenhouse accessories, garden beds, soil, pond supplies, water features, solar irrigation systems, and other consumable/maintenance items for Growing Dome owners.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Growing Dome kits available in 6 sizes from 15' to 42' diameter |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Growing Spaces product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Growing Spaces designs, manufactures, and sells geodesic dome greenhouse kits in six diameters (15', 18', 22', 26', 33', 42') that integrate above-ground pond thermal mass, undersoil ventilation, automatic wax-expansion vents, north wall Reflectix insulation, and 16mm multi-wall polycarbonate glazing. The company sells these kits direct-to-consumer alongside accessories and three-tier installation services, enabling year-round organic growing in climates with extreme temperature variation for residential gardeners, schools, and community organizations.
Product overview
Growing Spaces offers the Growing Dome® line of geodesic dome greenhouse kits, the company's core product line consisting of six sizes (15', 18', 22', 26', 33', and 42' diameter) designed for year-round food production. The Growing Dome is a passive solar greenhouse system that integrates multiple climate control features including an above-ground pond for thermal mass, automatic vent openers, undersoil ventilation system, and north wall insulation. The product portfolio also includes the Simple Garden Systems collection for entry-level customers seeking cold frame season extension, plus a comprehensive range of add-on modules (solar irrigation, water features, additional vents and fans) and accessories (garden beds, soil, misting systems, pond supplies, replacement parts). The Growing Dome kits are designed for DIY installation with professional installation options available, and include integrated polycarbonate glazing, foundation walls, and a pond ecosystem for thermal regulation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Growing Dome Greenhouse Kit
- Growing Dome Installation Services
- Simple Garden Systems Collection
- Greenhouse Accessories and Components
Quantifiable outcome
- 115 mph wind resistance
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Growing Spaces
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Growing Spaces technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Growing Spaces partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Geothermal Greenhouse PartnershipcorePartnership with the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, where three 42' Growing Domes are heated using the world's deepest hot spring geothermal system. This collaboration demonstrates geothermal greenhouse heating technology and serves as an educational demonstration site.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Growing Spaces competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Rion Greenhouses: A larger greenhouse manufacturer offering a wide range of hobby greenhouse kits and accessories. Competes in the same DIY greenhouse kit category but with broader, lower-cost product lines and wider retail distribution.
- Palram Applications: Global manufacturer of polycarbonate panels and DIY greenhouse kits sold through retail and online channels. Competes with Growing Spaces at the mass-market kit level and supplies comparable glazing technology.
Others
- Santa Fe Community College (Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership): Partner institution operating a Growing Dome installation heated by deep geothermal springs. Listed as an ecosystem/partner reference rather than a competitor — illustrates a real-world institutional deployment and education use case.
Direct peers
- Hoklartherm (Reddom Greenhouses): German-engineered premium hobby greenhouses (e.g., RIGA, Mountain) marketed in the US for cold-climate year-round growing. Comparable high-R-value, four-season positioning and serious hobbyist buyer base.
- Exaco Trading: Sells premium European-designed hobby and conservatory greenhouses in North America with a focus on year-round use. Comparable high-end positioning, kit-based sales, and home-grower target market.
- Sunglo Greenhouses: Sells prefabricated, insulated greenhouse kits (lean-to and freestanding) targeted at year-round home and small commercial growers. Comparable DIY premium kit model with similar cold-climate positioning.
- Ceres Greenhouse Solutions: Designs and sells high-performance, energy-efficient greenhouses (including passive-solar year-round models) for homes, schools, and small farms. Comparable in the premium year-round growing category and education/food-security buyer base.
- Rhino Greenhouses: Sells hobby and commercial greenhouse kits engineered for high wind and snow loads. Comparable premium kit positioning, DIY installation model, and extreme-climate buyer overlap with Growing Spaces.
- Pacific Domes: Manufactures and sells prefabricated geodesic dome kits for residential, greenhouse, and event use. Directly comparable to Growing Spaces in the geodesic structure category, with overlapping DIY kit distribution and similar target buyer profile.
Emerging players
- Geodesic Greenhouse Project (Bootstrap Collaborator): Smaller niche builders of geodesic greenhouses and DIY plans for backyard growers. Competes in the same geodesic+greenhouse niche but at lower scale and price, often with simpler self-build designs.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Growing Spaces leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Growing Spaces funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Growing Spaces M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Growing Spaces
What does Growing Spaces do?
Growing Spaces designs, manufactures, and sells geodesic dome greenhouse kits in six diameters (15', 18', 22', 26', 33', 42') that integrate above-ground pond thermal mass, undersoil ventilation, automatic wax-expansion vents, north wall Reflectix insulation, and 16mm multi-wall polycarbonate glazing. The company sells these kits direct-to-consumer alongside accessories and three-tier installation services, enabling year-round organic growing in climates with extreme temperature variation for residential gardeners, schools, and community organizations.
Is Growing Spaces a public or private company?
Growing Spaces is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Growing Spaces founded?
Growing Spaces was founded in 1989. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Growing Spaces based?
Growing Spaces is headquartered in Pagosa Springs, United States, in the North America region.
How does Growing Spaces make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Greenhouse Kit Sales are the primary driver. The others are installation Services and parts & Accessories.
Who are Growing Spaces's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Rion Greenhouses and Palram Applications. Santa Fe Community College (Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership) is listed as an others. Direct peers are Hoklartherm (Reddom Greenhouses), Exaco Trading, Sunglo Greenhouses, Ceres Greenhouse Solutions, Rhino Greenhouses and Pacific Domes. Geodesic Greenhouse Project (Bootstrap Collaborator) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Growing Spaces have an API?
No public API is recorded for Growing Spaces.
What industry is Growing Spaces in?
Growing Spaces's product category is Geodesic Greenhouse Kits. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAAAHAA, Greenhouse Structures & Construction (Frames, Glazing, Benches), with a secondary code of CRAIAIAG, Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses). Its NAICS code is 4442 and its SIC code is 5200.