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Topic: Beautiful Wonderful Dome Houses ~*
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soul_roots
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posted 08-19-104 11:40 PM
  
Hi , i was wondering if anyone would know anything about building dome house or any experiences with building them that they like to share or even books they could trade about it ..I live way out on a farm and i have little money and I have a dream to build my own beautiful dome house and i am in love with the idea of the dome its so economical and grand ...any advice would be wonderful ..
Love and light
Glory |
toman
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posted 08-20-104 12:13 PM
I assume you're talking about the kind made from concrete, usually poured with the aid on an inflatable form? I have to agree, they're very cool. But, are you aware that concrete production is the biggest pollution source worldwide? Not to say that alone should stop a person from building a concrete house, but it is something to consider... |
soul_roots
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posted 08-20-104 07:14 PM
Hello Toman~
No i am not talking about the concerete Domes , i am talking about the domes that are made of wood pieces which are strategically placed in triangle shapes to form a dome and is covered by canvas and winter liners that are also made of canvas. I find that some people on here are readily accusing people of being polluters, meat eaters and Unnatural . Not all people are like that toman so please be kind and respect all no matter what or who they are because it takes diversity to make the world go round. Do as you will but harm none. Love and light to you my friend
Glory |
mesmerfan
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posted 09-14-104 09:55 AM
what you are refering to is called a yurt.It is a great alternative to standard housing but there are some things you should beawre of the manufactures wont tell you.If you go with a yurt try to do it in a colder drier climate.Ive known friends in pacific northwest who have terrible toxic mold problems because of lack of venilation.It can also be like an oven in the summer time if not well venilated.If you do have your yurt in a humid climate run a dehumidifer 24/7 and only use dry heat sources to heat your yurt.Most yurt owners use woodstoves.I knew someone who used an electric heater and got mold.A yurt can be a great space to live in you can even have it with built in partion walls baths kitchens.They have great natural light but it not for everyone.Like the difference between riding a motercycle and driving a car.The yurts cover needs replacing every 15 years.You could consider a cob cottage as a cozier alternative to a yurt.Do a general search for cob cottage and you will find many links.If you want to invest a straw bale home can cost more to build by a professional then a standard house but long term your utilty costs are way cheaper.If you truley want to go cheap and permanent instead of semi-permanant like yurt,take a lesson from the Amish and live without utilities.A wood cookstove to cook and heat your home.An outhouse or composting toliet,etc |
mesmerfan
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posted 09-14-104 09:58 AM
www.yurts.com |
moonjava
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posted 09-15-104 06:39 PM
i saw a picture and underneath it, it said that the giant dome houses were built out of scrap metal from cars. it was all colourful and looked like a beehive. |
soul_roots
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posted 09-19-104 11:56 PM
Thank you for all your wonderful advice. I actually looked into yurts and their traits but my heart is still stuck on dome houses. I am going to use a cook stove and outhouse. Its made me think about what i really am looking for. Thank you for the website and all the advice, it helps me on my way. Thanks again take care love and light
Glory
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soul_roots
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posted 09-19-104 11:56 PM
Thank you for all your wonderful advice. I actually looked into yurts and their traits but my heart is still stuck on dome houses. I am going to use a cook stove and outhouse. Its made me think about what i really am looking for. Thank you for the website and all the advice, it helps me on my way. Thanks again take care love and light
Glory
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sassypants
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posted 09-23-104 12:42 PM
I just saw a website from Popular Science magazine www.domehome.com and then strangely came across your request. Hope that helps you! |
CowboyHippy
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posted 11-14-104 09:35 PM
http://www.desertdomes.com/that site has some calculators and such
some of the angles and miters of the wood get tricky, but with some time and patience it can be done
at the least should give you some ideas on how much lumber your looking at |
alohamrj
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posted 11-15-104 11:00 AM
Aloha all! Check out bamboo for your new digs!! Very beautiful, not to mention ecofriendly
bambootechnologies.com |
twodogs
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posted 12-01-104 01:40 PM
I know a lot of people have given you advice. Not sure what you have envisioned in your head. If you mean a DOME, then a YURT, is not a dome. I suppose you are thinking of the domes built upon the ideas of Bucky Fuller. Like those at the commune Drop City near Trinadad, Co. or at Libra (which is still active)in CO. Or look up Dome City.
Steve Baer was the 'johnney appleseed' of Domes throughout the 60's. Look and research. The ideas are also used in 'Zome' toys, created by Clark Richart, a founder of Drop City.
Anyway, they built them out of wood scraps, the triangles, and the fill was auto hoods. Worked well and lasted. The Main Dome is still standing in Trinidad to the day. 40 years now!
Good luck |
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