About Domeshells Vision

Domeshells’ vision is to develop simple, cost-effective methods of building dome-shaped concrete shell structures for the benefit of DIY and professional builders and to promote that knowledge and technology to the world for homes and shelters of all types under all operating conditions including cyclones, hurricane, earthquake, flood, fire, bush fire, heat, cold and insects.

Mission

Deliver a range of services including excellent online education, training, courses, and information about how to build strong, safe concrete shell structures for homes and shelters designed to support DIY, Owner Builders, and Builders.

Profile – Chris Brown CEO and Co-Founder of Domeshells

CHRIS BROWN – Co-founder and CEO of Domeshells Australia Pty. Ltd

His interest in building innovation originates from helping Zulus build “Rondavels” in South Africa as a child. This exotic grounding combined with Chris’s many years of diverse construction experience and a particular interest in concrete composites and shell structures led him down the path of developing Domeshells’ unique building systems.

Chris has pursued an interest in developing dome-building methods since 2000. Designing and building dome structures utilizing various material systems and methods in pursuit of a method and material system that enables anyone with basic building skills and access to common materials to build a concrete shell structure capable of sustaining extreme loads and forces. His experience is underpinned by the benefit of 7 years of Australian Research Council-funded joint research and development in collaboration with QUT Brisbane concerning composite shell structures.

Chris is inspired by a vision to provide a means of utilizing simple materials combined with a simple method of construction to build strong safe comfortable structures that will withstand extreme forces for the people of the world.