Romania's Biodomes is the latest in a long line of firms to design houses based on geodesic domes and it offers multiple sizes and configurations. Its models are very tough and are rated to withstand severe earthquakes and winds.
Here are some earth sheltered homes from around the world. They are energy-efficient, stormproof, earthquake- and fire-resistant.
Who knew a Hobbit-style abode could be so exquisite?
Five skylights and three wood-burning fireplaces brighten the house built into a hill in western Wisconsin.
For centuries, humans have sought shelter underground, from ancient cave dwellings to modern earth-sheltered homes. Today, this concept takes on a futuristic fo
With endless design options, these Styrodome tiny dome homes, can be built for around $65 - $75 per square feet (depending on your location). Each 314 sq. ft. kit includes 8 sections that are made from
Earth House Estate Lättenstrasse is a residential area composed of nine unconventional homes and located in Dietikon, Switzerland. Here is a project descri
For centuries, humans have sought shelter underground, from ancient cave dwellings to modern earth-sheltered homes. Today, this concept takes on a futuristic fo
Inflatable concrete homes, sounds like something from a science-fiction movie when in fact it is reality. Inflatable concrete, is a material created with the use of new technology and these next dome homes below resemble houses from an ancient time. The concrete Binishell dome homes are a creation of architect Nicolo Bini and the technique […]
For centuries, humans have sought shelter underground, from ancient cave dwellings to modern earth-sheltered homes. Today, this concept takes on a futuristic fo
For centuries, humans have sought shelter underground, from ancient cave dwellings to modern earth-sheltered homes. Today, this concept takes on a futuristic fo
Earthquakes of unprecedented magnitude will destroy our metropolises. New mountains will rise right in the middle of the skyscrapers! And the remains of the ravaged neighborhoods will be swallowed up by a mega glacier. But the dead silence won’t last long. Soon, a comet will appear in the sky and tu
This spring, Jupiter is making a once-in-a-13ish-year conjunction with Uranus, the game-changer and the planet of “the plot twist.” The world is going to look so different by the end of 2024. A…
Sculptural homes which blend with and enhance the natural landscape may be built using our System A technology. Below are just a few examples of the infinite variety of shapes and sizes possible. Whether single or multi-story, these unique, sculptural volumes and spaces are designed to provide far greener, safer structures which heighten the senses and blend with their surroundings. Note: Each System A project is custom designed to suit its program and site.
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Specifications: Three 16′ interior diameter domes with 603 sq. ft. interior, 3 sleeping lofts with 312 sq. ft., total 915 sq. ft. interior, one bedroom, one bath, Footprint: 38′ x 38…
Imagine this home nestled in the woods. It would make the ultimate artists’ retreat or home for the artistically minded family. While there’s only one official bedroom on this plan, the “children’s room” dome and “guest room” dome could be divided into four or five more bedrooms.
Specifications: Lodge = 800 sq. ft. interior, 19’ interior DIA master bedroom dome plus loft = 452 sq. ft., two 16’ interior DIA bedrooms plus lofts = 600 sq. ft., one 16’ interior DIA bath/mechani…
When you find a peaceful joy, that’s when you are near the truth. -Rumi Nader Khalili (1936-2008) is the world-renowned Iranian-American architect, author, humanitarian, teacher, and inno…
In 2008 a couple with the last name Sigler built a dome house in Pensacola, Florida. It was built with the intention of surviving the frequent hurricanes that blast in from the Gulf of Mexi…
Almost 70 designs for three-bedroom Monolithic Dome Homes are found here. These floor plans include sketches for small and efficient homes to luxury three-bedroom residences over 3,000 square feet.
Humankind has a long and complicated history with fire. For many centuries, a fire was seen as a dangerous and destructive force, to be avoided at all costs.
Thousands of Binishells were built during his lifetime, but over the years the process slowly fizzled out.
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This Multi-Dome house plan utilizes five interconnected domes for the main house and garage, and one small detached dome is the pool house. The primary bedroom suite is very private and has a large ensuite bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a sitting room. Two guest bedrooms at the opposite end of the house have easy access to the pool. The total square feet of the home is 4,715—enough space for any family.
Romania's Biodomes is the latest in a long line of firms to design houses based on geodesic domes and it offers multiple sizes and configurations. Its models are very tough and are rated to withstand severe earthquakes and winds.
