ABOUT DOME HOMES

Dome homes are homes made from one or more hemispherical structures. These may be constructed in one of two main ways: either out of rigid triangular panels, or by spraying concrete onto a foam structure. Dome homes produce rooms whose floors are in the shape of a circle or a section of a circle. This produces spaces which are interesting and somewhat unusual.

Dome homes made from rigid triangular panels are known as geodesic domes; a technique invented by Buckminster Fuller. The panels are typically grouped into hexagons or pentagons, and windows usually take the form of triangles, hexagons or pentagons.

Concrete dome homes are highly resistant to extreme weather conditions. They may be partially or wholly built into the ground, with earth laid over the domes, producing highly energy efficient underground homes.

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LEADING DOME HOME MANUFACTURERS

Geodesic Domes & Homes: Dome Homes. Geodesic Domes & Homes is based in Whitehouse, Texas. It has been manufacturing geodesic domes since 1957 and was the first dome company to receive approval from FHA, FNMA, and VA. It provides its dome homes with triple-glazed skylights as standard, and offers wind-load certification in excess of 200 mph. Its dome homes are factory manufactured, and the structure can be erected within 8 hours. Triangular panels form hexagons and pentagons, producing a self-supporting structure that needs no internal supports.

Timberline Geodesic Domes: Dome Homes. Timberline Geodesic Domes has been manufacturing dome homes since 1975. Its dome homes are supplied as pre-cut, pre-drilled color coded lumber. There is an easy to follow illustrated Assembly Manual. Timberline dome homes offer high energy efficiency. This is partly because dome homes use 30% less surface area to enclose the same volume as a box-like structure. Also cold air blows around the curved surface of the home, instead of penetrating the house after hitting a flat wall. Timberline dome homes have been constructed in all 50 states of the USA.

Leitgeb Industries: Dome Homes. Leitgeb Industries, based in Toccoa, Georgia, is a constructor of concrete dome homes. Run by Lawrence Leitgeb, the company specializes in the construction of concrete sprayed concrete (shotcrete) dome homes. The company can also supply domed shops, sheds, storage facilities, and airplane hangars. Other spray concrete projects include fences, artistic sculptures, and waterfalls. Leitget dome homes are constructed on two layers of foam. A shotcrete layer is applied to the inside of the dome, and an exterior coating is applied to the outside of the dome.

USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO DOME HOMES

Monolithic Dome Institute

Wikipedia article on Geodesic Domes

CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES

We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.

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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.

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