Parametric Glazed Structure Design and Construction Services — Viking Dome
Passer au contenu

Parametric Glazed Structure Design and Construction Services

Do you work on projects that involve parametric glazed skylights, façades or domes? VikingDome can manage this part of your project from design to installation, so you don't have to coordinate multiple suppliers and contractors.

[VIDEO]

VikingDome Offer

We offer specialized design and construction services for complex glazed structures with metal frame, delivered to your location as prefabricated kits.

We can provide a turnkey service including:

  • 3D modelling and parametric design
  • Structural engineering
  • Technical and production drawings
  • Steel or aluminium frame manufacturing
  • Glass engineering and supply
  • Installation or on-site supervision

Our Parametric Design Process

We use Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper to develop complex parametric geometries and translate them into buildable structures, with precise control over form, dimensions and panelization.

How our T-STAR Steel Frame Technology Works

We bring the design to life using our T-STAR structural technology, where star-shaped steel hubs connect multiple structural beams at a single point, creating a strong and versatile frame.

Above the steel frame, aluminium profiles and EPDM rubber seals support and seal the glass panels, creating a, durable and weather-resistant glazing system.

Glass and Glazing

VikingDome offers single, double and triple-pane glass solutions. Options include clear, tinted, Low-E, solar-control, acoustic, toughened and laminated glass, as well as combinations of these.

For insulated applications, we use IGU/DGU and TGU systems with sealed cavities, spacer bars, desiccants and air or argon filling to improve thermal performance.

For projects where condensation control is important, we use VDSG structural glazing systems, including solutions that collect and transfer condensate through the profiles or manage it with mechanical ventilation.

Installation Process

The structure is delivered to your location as, prefabricated, pre-cut parts packed on pallets. You can assemble it yourself using the DIY instructions we provide, or choose installation with a VikingDome supervisor or full team.

Static Load Calculation Report

We can provide a project-specific static load calculation report covering self-weight, snow and wind loads, load combinations, deformation, structural member verification and support reactions. Prepared according to applicable Eurocode standards.

Motorized Retractable Glass Skylights

We also offer motorized retractable glass roof systems. Large glazed roof sections can open and close automatically, allowing spaces to switch between a fully enclosed and an open-air environment.

[Senatoriu pasazas VIDEO]

T-STAR Technology Advantages

High-Strength Steel Node System – T-STAR connectors are designed around 50×50 mm, 70×70 mm and 100×100 mm steel T-profiles, creating rigid node connections for glazed domes, skylights and other complex steel structures.

Engineered for Large, Complex Geometries – VikingDome designs custom glazed structures from 1 m to 50 m in diameter, including domes, skylights, façades, ellipses, tunnels, zomes and torus geometries.

Built for Demanding Environments – VikingDome steel and glass structures can be engineered for snow loads of up to 6 kN/m² and corrosion-protection systems up to C5M marine class, with a total protective coating thickness of 260–360 μm.

Integrated Motorized Windows – Motorized operable windows can be integrated for natural ventilation and smoke extraction. Available with 24V, 110V, or 230V drives and integration with building's fire alarm systems.

The window frame is integrated into the aluminium transom using EPDM gaskets, sealants and insulation to create a weather-tight connection with the surrounding glazing.

Who is this for?

This service is for architects, engineers, and construction companies involved in projects with parametric or curved glazed façades, skylights, or domes. Our streamlined process saves you time and reduces the need to coordinate multiple suppliers.

Typical applications include shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, airports, museums, and other commercial or institutional developments.

Why choose VikingDome?

1.One partner from design to installation

VikingDome brings design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation under one roof. Reducing the need to manage multiple specialized suppliers.

2.Designed for harsh climates

Our structures can be engineered for demanding climate conditions, including high snow loads, strong winds, coastal environments, and large temperature variations.

3.Highly customizable technology

Our T-STAR technology can be customized for different shapes, glass types, structural loads, dimensions, and project-specific requirements, allowing it to adapt to a wide range of complex architectural applications.

4.Multiple projects delivered

VikingDome has delivered multiple complex glass projects across different countries, climates, and applications, giving us practical experience with demanding project requirements.

VikingDome Portfolio

Ø20m Glass Dome. Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Ø20m glass dome with steel frame. Used for sustainable food growing program in Acorn Farm. We designed, manufactured and supervised the installation of the dome. Construction ongoing.

Ø8m Aquaponics Expo Dome, Japan

Ø8m steel-frame glass dome with an integrated food production and hydroponics system. Expo 2025 Osaka.

Baladi Mall, Israel

We designed and manufactured the parametric steel frame using our T-STAR system. The client installed the glass façade.

Ø12m Skylight Insulated Glass Dome, Lithuania

A permanent Ø12 m × H4 m insulated glass dome skylight covering 113 m² over a hotel atrium. The structure uses VikingDome’s T-STAR steel frame system with aluminium glazing profiles and structural IGU glazing.

Ø7m Insulated Glass Skylight Dome, France

T-STAR steel frame with powder-coated T-profile components and an aluminum-rubber glazing system. The façade is made from triangular tempered insulated double-pane glass units.

Motorized Retractable Glass Skylight, Lithuania

Custom retractable glass roof for a restaurant, creating a flexible year-round dining space that can open to the sky or remain fully enclosed.

122 m² Infinity Skylight for AsgaardKeys Business Centre, Lithuania

Custom 18 × 9 m glass skylight covering approximately 122 m² with a low-profile structure of around 1.1 m elevation. Built with our T-STAR frame system and insulated structural glazing, including 12 automated triangular windows,

Ø3,5m Hotel Rooftop Glass Domes, Oman

Ø3,5m dining glass bubbles for Hotel Indigo in Oman. 2 units built.

Ø7m Triple-pane Glass Dome. Vilnius, Lithuania

3 insulated glass domes built for schools in Lithuania. Used as a studying area.

Ø6m Insulated Glass Skylight Dome, Lithuania

Glass skylight for a hospitality building.

Glass Dome Schoolroom, Lithuania

Ø9m dome with an steel frame and double-pane insulated glass façade. Designed as a permanent building system with advanced waterproofing and year-round performance.

945m² Luxury SPA and Botanical Garden - Glass Façade, Lithuania

We designed and manufactured a custom steel-bearing structure and glazing system for this residential conservatory and SPA. The tinted glass provides privacy, while integrated glass heating helps control the microclimate, manage moisture, and prevent condensation. The structure also includes 17 automatically opening triangular windows for ventilation.

4,5 x 3,5m Insulated Glass Dome Skylight, Japan

Skylight built with our T-STAR steel frame system and a triangular double-pane glass façade. Designed as a durable, weather-resistant solution for permanent buildings.

Ø23m Protective Aluminum Glass Dome, Lithuania

Aluminum-frame glass dome with a fully custom-engineered structural system and 10 mm tempered glass façade. The glazing includes a 100 mcr UV-stop membrane that blocks 96% of ultraviolet radiation.

Glass Skylight, Japan

Ø3 m glass dome skylight in Aichi, Japan, built with our T-STAR frame system and 40 mm insulated triple glazing. The glass includes UV protection and is engineered to withstand a person standing on it.