What Vision Domes does

Vision Domes GmbH is a Mannheim, Germany-based private limited company (GmbH) that designs and manufactures modular wooden geodetic domes for greenhouses, tiny houses, pavilions, glamping, events, and educational use cases. The company was founded in 2021 and operates with 1-10 employees. Its product line consists of five core variants — the Vision Dome Eco (transparent greenhouse/classroom), Glamp (glamping tent), Ibiza Dome (versatile summer structure), Pavillon (open-air pavilion), and Room (insulated tiny house) — all built around a proprietary single-triangle construction method intended to reduce complexity relative to traditional multi-frequency geodomes, supported by a stainless-steel "Plug & Build" 2V connector set and modular half/quarter configurations.

The business model is multi-stream: direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales of hardware kits, connector sets, and digital building plans (€39.90-€893) via the company's Wix storefront; quote-based multi-day participatory workshops ("Jugend schafft (T)Räume") for schools, social institutions, and clubs where students co-build domes alongside the company team; and an upcycled merchandise line (hoodies, T-shirts, bags) made from production offcuts, with proceeds reinvested into the educational program. Pricing is publicly listed only for low-ticket items; structural kits and workshops require inquiry-based quotes, with payment accepted by bank transfer or cash on pickup.

The company serves five customer segments — primary: schools, daycares, and educational institutions; secondary: private garden owners/DIY builders, hospitality and event professionals, urban gardeners/permaculture enthusiasts, and clubs/social institutions. Distribution is domestic Germany-only, combining the e-commerce shop with a direct consultative sales process (including a free 30-minute project check) for institutional buyers. The company is led by Managing Director Philipp Jungk, holds BAFA INVEST subsidy eligibility, won 2nd place at the 2021 MEXI Mannheim Existenzgründerpreis, and is a consortium partner in the TEEBAU research project (October 2023) developing bio-based insulation from tea-production residues, with over €700,000 in public funding.

Name

Vision Domes

Legal name

Vision Domes GmbH

Website

https://vision-domes.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vision Domes GmbH designs and manufactures modular wooden geodomes for greenhouses, tiny houses, pavilions, glamping, and educational use, selling hardware kits and digital plans online and delivering participatory workshops primarily to German schools, social institutions, and DIY consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Geodesic Dome Structures

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (541320)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses) (CRAIAIAG), Pergola, Arbor & Trellis Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Geodesic dome structures
• Modular greenhouse kits
• Dome construction workshops
• Residential tiny houses
• Building plans downloads

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Geodome Product Sales (DIY Kits, Connector Sets, Materials): Vision Domes sells geodome structural kits, connector sets, and building materials directly through their e-commerce shop. Products include the 2V Geodome Connector Set (€893), wood profiles, foundation components, and covering materials. Customers purchase these as one-time hardware buys for self-assembly.
2. Building Plan Downloads: The company sells digital building plans (Bauanleitungen) for self-build domes at prices ranging from €39.90 to €49.90. These include material lists, step-by-step instructions, and tool lists for DIY builders.
3. Geodome Workshops: Vision Domes conducts geodome workshops (Jugend schafft (T)Räume) for schools, social institutions, and clubs. The workshop format runs 1–5 school days, with youth (ages 12–20) building a geodome on-site guided by the Vision Domes team. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated per project. Workshops are the company's primary B2B/institutional service offering.
4. E-commerce Merchandise: The company sells branded merchandise including hoodies (€69), sweaters (€49.90), T-shirts (€22.50), and upcycled bags and pouches (€39) through their online shop. Profits are reinvested into the company's educational workshop programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Vision Domes designs, manufactures, and sells modular wooden geodesic dome structures (Eco greenhouse, Glamp, Ibiza, Pavillon, Room tiny house) plus stainless steel 2V connector sets and downloadable DIY building plans via its own e-commerce website. The company also delivers the 'Jugend schafft (T)Räume' workshop program in which its team guides students aged 12-20 to build geodesic domes on-site at schools, daycares, and social institutions over 1-5 school days, with the participating institution receiving a permanent usable dome structure as the lasting outcome.

Product overview

Vision Domes is a German company specializing in geodetic dome structures and related educational services. The core product portfolio consists of five main dome variants: the Vision Dome Eco (transparent greenhouse/classroom), Vision Dome Glamp (glamping tent), Ibiza Dome (versatile summer structure), Vision Dome Pavillon (open-air pavilion), and Vision Dome Room (insulated tiny house). The company operates on a modular kit system allowing customization of size, materials, windows, and insulation. Supporting offerings include connector hardware sets, detailed build instructions for DIY projects, and the signature 'Jugend schafft (T)Räume' workshop program where students co-build domes with the company team as an educational experience. A merchandise line featuring upcycled apparel and accessories (hoodies, t-shirts, bags) rounds out the offering, with proceeds supporting the educational workshop programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vision Dome Eco: Transparent dome for garden, greenhouse, and learning spaces
• Vision Dome Glamp
• Ibiza Dome
• Vision Dome Pavillon
• Vision Dome Room
• Jugend schafft (T)Räume
• Grünes Klassenzimmer

Products and services

• Vision Dome Eco Transparent geodome structure designed for use as a green classroom, garden room, nature club space, and project-based learning environment. Features Makrolon plate covering and opening windows for ventilation. Suitable for educational institutions and urban gardening/permaculture use.
• Vision Dome Glamp Glamping dome tent solution for recreational and hospitality use, designed as an AirBnB accommodation offering for hotels, glamping operators, and event venues.
• Ibiza Dome Versatile geodome structure for summer use, convertible between sun sail pavilion in warm months and greenhouse with film covering in winter. Quick assembly and disassembly in 40-60 minutes, targeting hospitality, events, and private garden use.
• Vision Dome Pavillon Open weather-protected geodome pavilion structure for outdoor learning and recreation spaces in schoolyards, gardens, and events.
• Vision Dome Room Insulated geodome tiny house for year-round residential living and use, featuring standard wall construction with ventilated cavity and water-conducting waterproof layer behind the facade for long-term weather resistance.
• Upcycling Dome Building Plans (4m/5m/6m) DIY build instructions for geodomes with 4m, 5m, and 6m diameters using reclaimed bed slats, screws, nuts, and washers. Designed for beginners and children with minimal tools required. Materials cost under €100.
• Ibiza Dome 4m Building Plan Detailed build instructions for a 4m Ibiza geodome including material list, tool list, and step-by-step assembly guide for the dome structure, sun sails, and foundation. Priced at €49.90.
• Ibiza Dome 5m Building Plan Detailed build instructions for a 5m Ibiza geodome including material list, tool list, and step-by-step assembly guide for the dome structure, sun sails, and foundation. Priced at €49.90.
• 2V Geodome Connector Set Stainless steel connector set for 2V frequency geodomes with 4-6m diameter. Features 3mm A2 stainless steel connectors with deburred edges and bent arms (123x35mm contact surfaces); supports three mounting options (outside, inside, centered/slotted). Priced at €893.00 per set of 25 connectors. Wood, screws, nuts, and washers not included. Includes step-by-step build guide with material and tool list.
• Jugend schafft (T)Räume Workshop Holistic participatory workshop series where children and teenagers (ages 12-20) build geodomes together with the Vision Domes team over 1-5 school days at schools, daycares, and social institutions. Includes pedagogical elements covering environmental education, craftsmanship, upcycling, group dynamics, baukulturelle Bildung (architectural education), and self-efficacy. Pricing is quote-based and varies by dome type, duration, group size, location, and scope; billed in two components (product due 4 weeks before workshop, service invoiced after completion with 14-day payment terms). The institution receives a permanent usable dome structure as the lasting outcome.
• Branded Apparel and Upcycled Accessories Vision Domes branded merchandise including screen-printed hoodies (€69), sweaters (€49.90), T-shirts (€22.50), and handmade upcycled bags (Bauchtasche and Tote Bag at €39) crafted from reclaimed production residues (underlayment remnants, tent cover remnants) and reusable tension straps. Profits are reinvested into the company's educational workshop programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 30 Geodome workshops completed, including 5 Green Classrooms as permanently usable learning spaces in sizes from 12 to 40 sqm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• FRENVI GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023FRENVI GmbH (Mannheim/Bangalore) is the consortium leader and project coordinator for the TEEBAU research project. They bring expertise in upcycling fiber-based industrial waste (including tea production residues) into biobased building materials. Vision Domes contributes geodome architecture expertise and will implement pilot insulation applications in a geodome Tiny House or greenhouse at project completion. The project is funded with over €700,000 by the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Food and Rural Areas.
• Universität Hohenheim – Fachgebiet Konversionstechnologien nachwachsender RohstoffecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe University of Hohenheim (specifically Prof. Dr. Andrea Kruse's research group) conducts life cycle analysis (LCA) of the biobased insulation materials developed in the TEEBAU project, analyzing their climate-positive potential across the full product lifecycle from manufacturing to use phase.
• bwcon research gGmbHsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partnerbwcon research gGmbH is a nonprofit research organization that conducts user requirement and acceptance analysis for the TEEBAU project and identifies commercial market potentials in the construction sector for the biobased insulation materials.
• HornbachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHornbach (German DIY retail chain) is listed among Vision Domes' partner network. The nature of the partnership is not explicitly detailed but appears to be either a materials sourcing relationship or a co-marketing channel for DIY enthusiasts.
• WürthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWürth (German tool and fastener manufacturer) is listed among Vision Domes' partner network, likely serving as a materials/tool sourcing partner.
• IKEAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIKEA is listed among Vision Domes' partner network, though the nature of the partnership is not explicitly described.
• WerkkisteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWerkkiste (educational/maker organization) is listed among Vision Domes' partners, likely related to the educational workshop program and maker/DIY community.
• Startchancen-Programm (Bundesprogramm)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVision Domes' Green Classroom projects are specifically designed to be financed through Germany's Startchancen (School Chances) federal program (Säule I and II), which funds improvements in learning environments and pedagogical development at under-resourced schools. This is a programmatic/government partnership rather than a commercial one.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Feria Systems: German supplier of event and exhibition tents, including dome and pavilion structures. Comparable as a regional German competitor in outdoor event and temporary-structure infrastructure.
• Allwood AB: Nordic manufacturer of wooden kit buildings and timber-frame structures including cabins and pavilions. Regional peer in prefab wooden construction with comparable DIY buyer audience and kit-based business model.
• Shelter Dome: German competitor in the geodome kit and event-dome space, with overlap on Vision Dome's Pavillon, Glamp, and Ibiza Dome product positioning. Comparable target market within Germany.

Direct peers

• WhiteDomes: European geodome manufacturer offering glamping and event dome solutions. Direct competitor in the same product category with similar hospitality and event buyer audience.
• Growing Dome: Manufacturer of polycarbonate-covered geodesic greenhouses. Directly comparable in the Vision Dome Eco use case — sustainable, modular greenhouse structures — with similar materials (polycarbonate panels) and DIY buyer audience.
• Pacific Domes: US-based manufacturer and seller of geodesic dome kits for events, glamping, and eco-living. Directly comparable product category (prefabricated dome kits), comparable target customers (event organizers, glamping operators, private owners), and similar DIY + custom-build business model.
• Solardome / Solardome Pro: UK manufacturer of glazed geodesic structures for education, research, and therapy. Comparable in the institutional Green Classroom / sensory room use case, with similar regulatory-driven buyer profiles (schools, therapy providers).
• Natural Spaces Domes: US manufacturer of residential and commercial geodesic dome kits. Direct competitor in prefab wooden dome construction, with overlapping target segments (private homeowners, glamping operators, educational buyers).

Emerging players

• Glamping Hub: Online marketplace connecting travelers with glamping accommodations including geodesic domes. Indirectly comparable as a downstream demand channel and signal of the addressable market for Vision Dome's Glamp product.
• Backcountry Hut Company: Manufacturer of prefab modular small structures and tiny houses. Adjacent peer in the prefab wooden structure category, with overlap in Vision Dome Room's tiny-house positioning.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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