Round houses: price and details of the construction

Round houses: price and construction detailsRound houses have existed for thousands of years, mostly in cultures where people had limited building materials and had to think first and foremost about shelter.
A sphere is the most efficient form of matter existence because it allows for the largest volume of matter with the smallest surface area. This means that the energy cost of sphere existence is minimal. The surface tension of a sphere is strong enough for a sphere to resist the impact and pressure of any force.

Where and when did the first roundhouses appear?

Spherical houses first appeared in the culture of the Eskimos of Greenland and Canada.   The construction of the domed house was preferred in the harsh conditions of the permafrost, as only ice and snow were used to build the igloo house.

First a circle, the base of the future circular building, was made of ice blocks. Then the stones of the second level, with a smaller radius than the first, were placed on top of the first ice blocks. Gradually a round house was built, all the cracks being filled with snow and water. Despite the primitiveness of the technology, such a house perfectly preserved heat, was not afraid of heavy snowfalls, winds and gusts.

Nowadays, not many companies offering turnkey house construction will agree to build you a round house. The construction of a domed house requires atypical calculations and documentation, which differ from the standard documents for rectangular houses. We specialise in the construction of round houses, we know the technology of their construction perfectly and we build really high quality and comfortable houses.

Why you should choose Dome4home

Our circular house differs from conventional houses in its good energy efficiency and interesting appearance. Because the surface area of a circular house is approximately 30% less than a similarly sized ‘square’ house, 30% less heat escapes through the walls. This reduces the cost of maintaining a comfortable temperature and quickly recoups the money invested in building the house. Because the surface area of the house is smaller, it takes about 25% less material to build than a “cube” of similar volume. However, in order to make savings, you need to have experience in building such structures.

A roundhouse is built very quickly: only 2-3 months, depending on the size of the house. First a small foundation is poured, then a wooden frame is installed and clad with special panels.  All of this is done quickly and without the use of special equipment – a small team of experienced workers and scaffolding materials are all that is needed to build a build a  a round house .

The main advantage of dome construction: If you are wondering how much it costs to build a round house, we can surprise you. Since you do not need to pour a strong foundation, separate materials for the roof, use sophisticated construction equipment and dozens of workers, the cost of building a dome house is almost no higher than that of a rectangular house of similar area. By the way, you will save on repairs in the future because you will not have to worry about problems associated with a leaking roof or damage from strong winds or hail.

The strong and sturdy construction will withstand any weather and keep you and your belongings safe. Now, don’t forget that a domed house will be dramatically different from the other houses on your street or even in your town. Spherical houses are not very common, so your house will immediately attract attention and be a pleasure to show to guests.

If you are interested in a proposal for the construction of a domed house – write to us and we will answer all your questions.