Are monolithic domes expensive?
The initial cost of a Monolithic Dome is usually the same as a custom-built, conventional home of equal interior finish. If you planned on buying a $100,000 house, you will probably have to pay $100,000 for your dome home. However, the long-term, day-to-day costs of a Monolithic Dome will always be lower.
How long do monolithic domes last?
According to reports we get, most figure less than twenty years. Now let’s calculate the cost of the dome based on its lifespan. If you divide the dome’s cost by the number of years in its lifespan, you get a very small number.
Can you bury a Monolithic Dome?
For all intents and purposes you can bury a Monolithic Dome as deep as you want. A standard Monolithic Dome will handle earth bermed against it without any special consideration other than drainage. Any buried structure must be carefully drained and protected from water.
How are monolithic domes built?
A Monolithic Dome is built using something known as an Airform, an inflatable balloon-like structure that creates the shape of the dome. The Airform is attached to the building’s circular foundation and inflated using giant fans. This creates a safe, permanent and energy-efficient structure.
How long does it take to build a monolithic dome home?
Monolithic Domes can be built quite quickly. In general it takes about six to eight weeks to get the Airform ready. Then about two to four weeks to build a house sized dome shell. Large buildings require about six to ten weeks.
What is the cost of a monolithic dome home?
Finished Dome Homes: They come out to about $130 per square foot (2013 prices) of floor area. For example, a 1,000-square-foot dome-home shell will cost roughly $60,000 (2013 prices); once completely finished it will cost about $130,000 (2013 prices).
Can you live in a Geodome?
Eco Living Domes – Living In A New Way Fuller revolutionized the world of architecture and housing with the creation of the geodesic dome home, and Pacific Domes provides the opportunity to live in a home which embodies the structure and flow of nature itself!
How much does AirCrete cost?
One of the most frequent questions I get is what does an AirCrete Dome cost per square foot. If you take a 24 foot dome as a medium size dome that is no problem to clime and work on then the cost is around $9.05 per square foot for the foundation and shell.