How We Built this Dome Home (For Under $11,000!)

In this video we explain how we built this amazing dome home for under $11,000.

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[Meliw]

This needs to be our future! After pretty much everyone in my little NorCal county lost their homes in the fires, this would have been an amazing solution to recreating communities. We need change!

[jonathanmorgenstern]

As a Tiny Home (N.O.A.H.) Builder, I belive this is revolutionary great technology. Keep up the great advancements in alternative housing.

[Loagz_Beatz]

I’m building these now. Absolutely amazing and crazy. He sells the material. 👌🏼 go get it

[Oxford]

I loved this ! Especially the air Crete !!my dad had a concrete products company for 44 years w a batch plant etc, he made underground homes w “ waffle “!crrete panels - I wish he were alive to see this ! You’re a genius!

[TLLC]

Back in 1974, my Father and a couple of other people came up with a method of building dome structures that was even less costly than your design and that required less labor. The structures could be adapted for use as housing and/or community facilities. One of the amazing aspects of the structure was that a dome with a diameter of 12 ft. with a center height of 8 ft. could be warmed to room temperature (68 to 77° F) in a relatively short period of time, by a single 60 watt incandescent light bulb. The basic construction of the dome started with a concrete pad to which was added a wireframe dome. Upon this frame, three layers of material were sprayed using a proprietary system that resulted in a 3 in. foam core sandwiched in between two 5/8 in. layers of specially formulated concrete. Once this was completely cured, openings could then be cut out for the installation of doors and windows. This construction process was so cost-effective that when it was presented to General Yakubu Gowon, the then head of state of Nigeria, as a cost-effective way of providing public housing, medical, and educational facilities, it was immediately accepted, and contracts were signed. Unfortunately, before the project could get started, the military coup of 1975 resulted in the overthrow of Yakubu Gowon. The incoming new head of state, General Murtala Mohammed, canceled all of Yakubu Gowon's contracts, arrested and put my Uncle in jail, who was there to oversee and manage the project, and confiscated all of the equipment associated with the project.

Having invested everything into this project and not being able to recover any of the costly equipment, my Fathers business was forced into bankruptcy, and to my knowledge, the building process was never utilized. So it is great to see that the concept is at least being revived and perhaps this will lead to the rediscovery of the process that held so much promise back some 45 years ago.

[barbaraolson]

These would really help the housing shortage! Thank you . Would love too build a complex.

[SamSine]

That’s absolutely amazing! Gorgeous and eco-friendly, sign me up!!

[TT-jsjn]

It's kind of like a modern Fred Flintstone house I love it!

[Amaipuppy]

If it can withstand heavy storms and terrible winds, then count me in! I would die to live in these cute bubbles, they're even my style! Maybe it'll be available in America when I'm 35...or 40. I'm 27 now.

[Rudeonfood]

I'm blown away by the craftsmanship and beauty of the domes you've built. How well do these structures hold up against cold conditions like teens or even below zero?

[georgeyoung]

This is just awasom! Now that's how you solve a problem. Far to many people are focusing on all the problems in the world and not the solutions. You, your whole team and everyone involved in this project are definitely focusing on the solution. Keep fighting for a brighter tomorrow

[SVisionario]

Oh my god, thank you so much for sharing this video - this is absolutely mind boggling and amazing what you have managed to create! Im hoping to be able to attend one of your workshops one day. This should definitely be outsourced to south america and other parts of the world for that matter, where housing is needed. Ill be sure to follow you guys, thanks again

[Mishatemplar]

I’ve always loved the dome home concept. Brilliant!

[Jacubamustoff]

Your son is a friggin' MASTERMIND MAN! You must be so proud! That's so impressive!! As soon as I get $11k and the cash to pay you I will be in touch. DREAM HOME in the making! I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS DESIGN!!

[Waterharmony]

Brilliant! Thank you so much for your dedication and hard work to such an important cause. I hope that any new housing constructions use your dome home materials and techniques💜

[TKBell]

This video was Incredible. These affordable dwellings are definitely the homes of the future ! Amazing!

[TheStoneWhisperer]

I LOVE the idea of this style of home! Wow! Unfortunately when I started reading about "aircrete", I discovered the reason why we don't typically do residential builds with aircrete is because it cracks so easily. Aircrete has incredible pressure strength, but it is brittle and will crack with the annual changes in temperature as all structures expand and contract with the seasons. If you are in a tropical environment with very little seasonal change (like this home owner was in Thailand), then you're probably in good shape. But if you build something like this in Northern California where temperature swings are huge, cracking is going to be a big issue! If you have found a way to resolve this, please post here! I would be interested in learning more for sure!

[waterboymikemjhi]

This seems like a great way to use lightweight concrete, just for the looks alone I would love to build one and it certainly seems feasible for many uses.

[jomama]

It is GORGEOUS !!! Love it! Love the orange !!!

[CTheChange]

Absolutely ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love this idea
Don’t be surprised if you find a huge change happen in your future to help teach and train others world wide. This is what we need to beautify this world!!!!