Features of the domed house

Dome house featuresDome construction first originated in Eskimo architecture. They were forced to build their homes in a ruthless economy of materials, using only homemade bricks made from snow and ice.
They are stacked on top of each other with the support of three neighbouring blocks.

The hut, called an igloo, grows rapidly, its single wall looking more and more like a perfect spherical dome. Our construction technique is similar to the Eskimo tradition, but unlike them we build much larger domed houses using modern materials.

Special features of domed houses

The first feature of a domed house is its layout. The domed structure is self-supporting, and all internal partitions and walls serve purely decorative purposes, conveniently dividing the space into rooms. Quite tall houses often require a first floor with a spiral staircase. The first floor is usually the bedroom, and sometimes we get requests for a round window at the top of the dome – it’s hard to imagine anything more soothing than lying in bed and looking up at the stars. The freedom of design is particularly appreciated by creative people who have their own vision of the ideal home.

The second characteristic of the domed house is economy. When domed houses were only available as projects and one-offs, they were prohibitively expensive to build. Technology has developed and we have learned how to use new materials and construction methods to build a dome for a minimum amount of money and in the shortest possible time. We built our first house in 2006 and since then we have gained experience and improved our skills so that we can now say – you can save up to 20% of the material used to build a box of the same volume.

The third feature is the saving on utilities. Because the sphere shape is the most energy efficient, you can maintain an optimal temperature inside the dome house by spending less energy on heating. Some of our customers report heating savings in the region of 60%. In addition, the right window configuration can reduce your lighting costs and sunlight can heat your home.

The fourth feature is ease of installation. Even the largest domes can be easily installed by a team of workers without the need for special equipment such as cranes or excavators. No rubble or broken bricks are left on site and your garden is not damaged by wheels or tracks.

Sturdy construction

The fifth feature is the strength of the structure. Our dome house can withstand heavy loads, shocks, pressure and gusts of wind. Calculations and tests have shown that the walls can withstand a pressure of up to 700kg per square metre and a wind speed of 250km/h. The load on the roof from snow rarely exceeds 200 kg per square metre, and even the strongest hurricanes can barely reach speeds of 200 km/h. A final fact about resilience – it was the Japanese who pioneered dome construction, even though the technology was very expensive.

And the sixth is that we do not just build for clients. The first houses were built in 2006 for the company’s management, who studied and improved the construction technology. If you want to know more details about dome construction – write us your question and we’ll respond quickly.