About Us
Inspiring people, communities and leaders.
Tridome Studios is part of a two-sided operation with its sister company Tridome Structures, both of which are working towards a smarter future in the building sector.
Our Story
The building sector as it stands is relatively outdated; it contributes heavily to environmental destruction and often fails to take into account the profound impact our spaces have on our minds, bodies, and connections with others. Tridome is working to fix these issues through digitization and education.
Tridome Studios was created to focus on the digital design and educational side of construction. Education is the most powerful tool we all have for change. It’s more than inspiring the next generation about the future of construction, it is also about equipping our current leaders and entrepreneurs, giving them the tools and resources to implement their values and position them for success. Tridome Studios informs and consults on the impact every structure has on the environment, the psychology of those interacting with the space, social atmosphere, and the physical wellbeing of individuals and the surrounding area.
Digital construction, more than just 3d design, allows us to optimize the entire construction process and opens the door for automated prefabrication, augmented reality immersive planning, and rapid iteration. It is making the adoption of mass timber, and other alternative building materials and methods more appealing and practical.
“Nature is not a place to visit, it is home.” - Gary Snyder
Our construction company, Tridome Structures is located in Canada focusing on the physical side of construction, with innovations in both materials used and the building process. On the materials side, mass timber is the primary resource used because of its reduced carbon footprint and contribution to creating a biophilic environment*. Architectural fabric membranes are also used to help create a natural feel and because they are dually very strong and very flexible, allowing for unique creations.
On the process side, Tridome Structures builds in three unique steps; holistic planning, progressive and conscious development, and innovative assembly. These can be read more about here, but essentially, this new way of building saves time, money, frustration, and the environment.
Immerse yourself in the future!
We design with nature, not in spite of it.
At Tridome Studios, we not only focus on sustainability, and environmentally conscious practices, but we are designing our structures in a way that mimics and integrates nature. We are creating connections as intricate and dynamic as a forest. It is crucial to human health and happiness to feel more a part of the fabric of the community, and education is improving our understanding of how our environments influence this.
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Our Team
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TJ Thompson
Director of Innovation
TJ has been a passionate and driven person from childhood; self-employed at the age of 20, building on his backgrounds in mechanics and construction, he has gained expertise in earthworks, landscaping, carpentry, timber framing, tension fabrics, and was a qualified fireman. His focus is on creating new solutions with an emphasis on environmental impact and sustainability. Learning from numerous triumphs and failures in many endeavours over the last decade and a half he continues to push boundaries as an innovative entrepreneur.“My purpose is ensuring the inheritance of a flourishing, healthy planet for my children, while providing them with the tools, resources and intellect necessary for them to be great stewards.”
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Erin Broude
BHSc, BHEd
Director of Operations
Erin's extensive background in education and health sciences has led to the growth and development of three companies while placing a keen emphasis on the clients' needs to achieve sustainable and innovative solutions for all involved. She holds a Bachelor's degree in health science from Western University where she graduated with honors with minors in speech pathology and audiology, as well as a Bachelors in education from York University."Dedicated to lifelong learning to provide education for a better tomorrow."
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Mary Heale
Director of Design and Drafting
Mary has over 20 years in computer aided design and now uses her experience for the creation of concept art, renderings, and engineered drawings. She found her passion for digital design through photoshop at a young age and designing websites in her free time through high school. She has worked for a number of Canadian-based businesses executing web development as well as drafting and 3D modelling. Her desire for growth has given her the expertise that allows her to design beautifully inspired pieces of architecture that align with her love for nature while meeting the technical needs of clients.
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Our Guiding Principles
Environmental
We are designing and educating the future of environmentally conscious construction by showing how using renewable resources, minimizing on-site environmental destruction, and reducing greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions are achievable.
Psychological
We work with psychology in mind, by reviewing all possible psychological impacts of our projects for both individuals and the community.
Social
We design spaces that are socially conscious, by prioritizing the positive impact our spaces will have on involvement, belonging, and wellbeing for all.
Physical
We hold the physical wellbeing of people and the planet in the utmost regard. We are using digital construction and education to optimize our interaction with environments.
“Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract - sustainable development - and turn it into a reality for all the world's people.”
— Kofi Annan