The dome guide
From the first question to the keys
The guide is laid out as a path. Start with the first article if dome homes are new to you, or jump straight to the stage you care about.
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Discover
What a dome home is and why it feels good to live in.
- 01 What a dome home is and why it feels good to live inA form that keeps warmth, opens up space and changes how a home feels.
- 02 Buckminster Fuller and the story of the geodesic domeHow an inventor's idea of doing more with less changed architecture, and why it matters today.
- 03 Reed thatch: a tradition making a comebackWhy the oldest roofing material is becoming a solution for the future.
- 04 A dome for living, not just for holidaysHow a permanent home differs from a glamping dome.
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Understand
Geodesic structure, layout, warmth and everyday life.
- 05 Why a geodesic dome is so strong: maths, nature and sacred geometryTriangles, the icosahedron and the golden ratio: what lies behind the strongest dome form.
- 06 Living in a round house: layout, furniture and lightWhere to put wardrobes, how to divide zones and what to do about acoustics.
- 07 An A++ dome: warmth, ventilation and running costsWhat the energy class means and how a dome home achieves it.
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Decide
Price, plot and the right size for your family.
- 08 What drives the price of a dome homeSize, plot, utilities and finishes: what matters how much.
- 09 A plot for a dome: what to check before buyingPermitted use, regulations, access and utilities.
- 10 What size dome do you needA couple, a family or several generations: how to choose floor area and bedrooms.
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The path
Permits, the contract and every step to the keys.
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