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A Foam Dome Home
Filed under: Alternative Housing, Energy; Tagged as: acoustics, bacteria, biohome, create, dependency, dome home, drawback, drinking water, ecological support systems, Energy, feel the future, geodesic dome, goal, indoor air quality, life, loft, money, moving parts, nasa, original design, plumbing water, polyurethane foam, saturday mornings, saver, skylab project, time, unique design, uses, water bills12 Comments
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.
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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[...] 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 [...]
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Hi Diane,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment on A Foam Dome Home!
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That’s neat!
We have one of these near us in Walnut Creek I think? -
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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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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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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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!
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Hi Judy,
I just stopped by your site to welcome you too! Yes, the dome was a fun experience!
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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!!
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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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