Dome Homes provide an open and inviting living space free of structural supports and limitations to use of space. As an owner of a dome you are only limited by your imagination in designing your floor plans. Your dome home can create a space that conforms to nature’s own design. There is a reason why bird’s nests, animal burrows, beehives, igloos and many other natural homes have spherical shapes. The dome is one of the strongest known structures and has survived hurricane force winds and snow loads that have leveled conventional homes.
Dome for living are economical to build because by utilizing a geodesic design “you achieve the maximum amount of space with the minimum amount of materials,” (R. Buckminster Fuller).
The shape of the dome naturally moves air in a circular pattern creating a more even distribution of heat. The dome also retains heat better because it has one third less surface area and one quarter the perimeter of a box structure of the same floor area. When properly insolated and weatherproofed the heating and cooling efficiency of a dome far exceeds that of a conventional box house.
If you’re looking to create a living space of unmatched beauty, strength, and efficiency, a properly built dome home is an ideal choice. Additionally, due to the size and potential efficiency of a dome, it can reasonably meet your energy requirements. Domes can be outfitted with renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. Domes can be set up for all the basic amenities such as electric, propane or natural gas refrigerators and cooking stoves, tubs/showers, and toilets.
As well as a year-round home, a dome home can be used as a summer room to get out of the stuffy air inside a house. There is potential to equip your summer room with large, clear panels to provide a beautiful view of the sky and surroundings. Domes are also used as a heavy-duty green house. They can be outfitted with a screen cover to allow airflow or a waterproof cover with ventilation to maintain proper humidity and keep out pests large and small.
Domes are also used as a heavy-duty green house. They can be outfitted with a screen cover to allow airflow or a waterproof cover with ventilation to maintain proper humidity and keep out pests large and small. The proper combination of frame size and covering can pay for itself by increase of crop yield and protection from loss.Selecting an ideal flooring with materials like bamboo, carpet, and wood can enhance the interior. Outside decking is also beneficial when linking several domes. A wide variety of covering options are available to suit the environment you are living in and intending to create. Let your imagination explore the options to create an ideal living/working space.