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A Foam Dome Home

Sep-6-2008 By User ImageBarbara Rae

It was 1984, when we had this dome home built. We were very happy and proud of our first home.  We thought we would always be there, but in ‘84 interest rates were 13.5%. We struggled for 4 1/2 years and due to things out of our control we became upside down in the loan. We did get it sold, but like many people are going through now, we took a loss.

I can’t think of any drawbacks to living in a dome home.  It was easy to heat, and fit well into the northwest lifestyle.  We especially liked the acoustics on Saturday mornings when the kids got up to watch cartoons. From our master suite in the loft, they always wondered how we knew what they were into without actually seeing them.  It was great.  There are still plans available for this type of dome home, and many varying designs to choose from, including ones with riser walls.

The first Biohome was created by NASA, with the idea of supporting one person in a fully functional habitat.  You might recall the 1973 Skylab project, in which NASA did studies on indoor air quality, and did research involving closed ecological life support systems.

The folks at biohome.net feel the future is now.  They have adapted Buckminster Fuller’s original design of the geodesic dome (which ours was modeled after) and came up with the foam version.  They boast having the best “Bio home Foam” on the planet.  The polyurethane foam is the same stuff used by NASA.  It will not sag or shrink, and is mold and bacteria resistant.

The goal at biohome, is to allow you to live totally “off the grid.”  They provide a unique design, that allows you to be the owner and builder.  This frees you from contractor fees ( a big money saver), and power and water bills.  You can obtain a kit that shows you how to build your own solar toilet.  It requires no plumbing, water, or moving parts.  You can also learn how to make drinking water, no matter where you are on the planet.

While the closed system housing idea will not appeal to everyone, it can free up many resources.  Most importantly, it can free up personal time, of which there never seems to be enough of.  With the recent focus being on our energy dependence, this could be the answer for those willing to pursue it.  Just imagine if humans and our dwellings could be the solution to sustainable living.

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  1. » More Than A Montage - Tons of Useful Information Online Internet Marketing Strategies: Social Media Marketing Strategies, Internet Marketing Techniques, Hot Topic News, Reviews & More Said,

    [...] a fun one! Ever think about living in a foam dome home?! (Say that three times fast lol!) Here’s a quote from Barbara’s Goal for the Green [...]

  2. no imageBarbara (Check me out!) Said,

    Hi Diane,

    Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on A Foam Dome Home!

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  3. no imageMonica (Check me out!) Said,

    That’s neat! :) We have one of these near us in Walnut Creek I think?

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  4. no imageBarbara (Check me out!) Said,

    Hi Monica,

    I have times when I miss the dome home…But now there is a huge gym next door, and I’d be within about a half mile from Walmart’s back yard…that’s somewhere I’d rather not be!

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  5. no imageLinda (Check me out!) Said,

    great idea and would not mind building one just to see how easy it really is. Just wondering how much they are? frame and then foam?

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  6. no imageBarbara (Check me out!) Said,

    Hi Linda,

    Thanks for stopping by…If you click in red, where it says the folks at biohome.net, it will take you to their site. There is more info there and a video to watch…hope you enjoy!

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  7. no imageJudy (Check me out!) Said,

    I had always thought I wanted a simple A-frame, but this sounds like more fun! Stopped by to say “hi” and meet other members of the WHB network!

    Judys last blog post..Craft Passions And My Open Invitation To You

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  8. no imageBarbara (Check me out!) Said,

    Hi Judy,

    I just stopped by your site to welcome you too! Yes, the dome was a fun experience!

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  9. no imageGreen Products (Check me out!) Said,

    Dome home is awesome, how come you don’t see any dome home subdivisions, i think its a great idea. Imagine a fully dome home green friendly subdivision with its own power source from solar and wind!!

    Green Productss last blog post..Neuton Electric Mower

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  10. no imageBarbara (Check me out!) Said,

    Hi Green Products,

    That’s sounds like a terrific idea. I don’t know why it never really took off. Do come back and check out biohome.net, here in the article. They have all the latest on living “off the grid.”

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