How One Construction Company is Thinking

Sponsored by Hyatt // One look at a home built by LA-based Binishells is all it takes to realize that this construction company is doing things differently — and thinking outside the box. Watch this video and discover why Binishells is determined to revolutionize the construction business.

[TRADERSFRIEND]

A tour of an interior would have added more value to this video

[davidwayne]

I LOVE this-- wish I were younger-- I'd have you build me a home... (make the layout for you and have you bulid it..) but I'm 67 and not in good health-- probably won't be around long enough to bother.. but I LOVE the style and the methods-- BEAUTIFUL-- wish MORE people would use this.

[joetuktyyuktuk]

I like the idea of this for building, I like the shape of the exterior, I like the idea of having a multi layered, interconnected dome structure, integrated into terraces and terrain. Some concerns I have, one rainflow off the roof, without gutters or a way to guide and collect rain, is it left to travel down the exterior and be dumped next to the structure? The interior, unless you frame the inside, at least in certain areas, maybe up to the 8' level you are left with using custom made cabinetry and appliances are made for square interior walls. Also framing inside, at least partially allows for the plumbing and electrical to remain hidden, yet accessible. Overall, I think a blending of this building style and traditional building methods allow for a visually appealing and functional home.

[Iamandthatiam]

its been 6 years I wonder how they addresed homelessness besides making some high end celebrity projects

[nanoarchitech]

Yes Patrick - as a matter of fact he has and he is educated on his market- Monolithic domes is a slightly different air form technology FYI . His dad's technology is awesome and unique and its a great interview and presentation -Thanks Nicolo!

[landesnorm]

Very impressive ideas. My questions are: 1.How does the dome stand up to earthquakes?, and 2.Why are you using cement and not air-crete?

[lavdaloca]

Gaiadome already solved all the problems with aircrete. You can build a dome house for $10'000

[josesantos]

We would like to see it in Brazil. My mother talks about a dome that was made with a baloon and concrete probably during the 60s at my home city, Sorocaba. Finally I discovered the name of this technic, and I am a house builder... Interesting.

[morningstar]

As soon as I have the money I’ll be looking for one of these homes built for me!

[mr_obscure_universe]

Many of the original BiniShells were dismantled / abandoned, unfortunately. Details vary, but they don't seem to have the long term durability as other thin shell domes.

[BallaBen]

I agree it would create so many scientist and doctors. Give these smart minds a foundation to grow!

[ErichNolanBertussi]

i'm curious about the insulation value of these homes and how capable they are of reaching passivhaus certification.

[hornetracing]

I would love to build my first home like this on the east coast

[happydome]

Perhaps the style of the buildings could be improved in terms of aesthetic, but everything else about this is totally worth considering.

[sandrareed]

Great video. Supergreat designs and accomplishments.

[aljenembtry]

Comment...1
You know if you add 00.03 of graphine to the concrete it becomes so much stronger and it can self repair itself. And if you add Quantum dots coated and or nanoparticles coated it becomes basically a screen and a solar panel and a super conductor if you have everything coated and everything mixed right and concreted in proper Proportions in the right areas. Everything I just said has all been made. But what I want to see is if YOU ARE UP TO THE CHALLENGE???? IF YOU CAN DO IT MAKE THIS HOME ILL COME WORK FOR YOU!!!

[dekhaosman]

I like this ideas it’s very simple and nice

[BNVLIFE]

Honestly I think this is how houses should have been built

[uncubicle]

the biggest cost of housing is the land cost, not construction. This is doing nothing for housing afforability especially since this building style requires a larger footprint to accommodate the curved and sloped edges.

[zacharyzielinski]

I love the idea of housing being functional and artistically beautiful, but I think this particular idea needs some tweaking. These houses are beautiful, but in terms of efficiency, spheres aren’t ideal for maximizing usable space. And I do wonder about the structural integrity of these buildings over time and how they are repaired. I love this concept and hope to see more like it.