Early Dome and Tent Structure Designs by Shelter Systems

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A Picture History of Shelter Systems

This photo history of Shelter Systems' early tent and dome structures includes "The Oval Intention" designed by Robert Gillis, tensegrity domes, and greenhouses.

An early Shelter Systems' Tensegrity Dome

The first Oval Intention by Robert Gillis, later to be made by The North Face. This structure started the geodesic backpacking tent revolution.

Earlier dome being used as a warming hut.

Lineup of earlier Shelter Systems Tents.

Hex Pent Dome Shape. (Not offered at this time.
See our 20' Solar Dome in the Arch Dome form.)

Dome in the air

Lighter-than-air dome.

An early 30'-diameter dome structure.

An early greenhouse.

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