Living Small, Cheap and Simple. Try A Dome House

Living Small, Cheap and Simple. Try A Dome House "If I was a teenager that needed some space to myself, I would really like a Dome House out in the backyard. Or as a writer, this could be the solution to all my troubles: who doesn't need privacy! These prefab domes come from International Dome House Co. Ltd. and are approved by the Japanese Ministry of Land and Transport. The material is ""expanded polystyrene"", that is formaldehyde-free, with measures taken for excellent air circulation. The company also claims that the walls have high thermal insulating properties, meaning air-conditioning or heating could be reduced, and the polystyrene is ""free from rot, rust and termites"".

What I don't like: plastic. I am a big fan of wood. Here in Japan I currently live in an old-style wooden farm-house, with the traditional tatami mats on the floor. While I could probably use them in a dome home as well, there is a special feeling when walls, ceilings and other parts of the home are made of natural materials. Having said that, I'd love to try a dome home, maybe as a studio or a meditation room."

[melaniecarmer]

My parents looked at one when I was a kid it was super cool

[leliuthelement]

I am building one on my land, purchasing from Pacific Domes, very affordable!

[medicmike]

Monolithic concrete domes are the answer to future housing.

[noahriding]

Is the idea of heating and cooling being more efficient, actually proven? or is it still theoretical? Thank you! Also I ask from interest, and not being negative. I've been curious about dome houses and geodesic domes for a while.

[framistan]

Why do so many on youtube use ROBOT VOICES? I would seriously like an answer to that question. It costs NOTHING to
narrate the video with a human voice. Robot voices ALWAYS mis-pronounce words and sound so DEAD.

[Ocyla]

With the dreadful weather all over lately this seems like a good idea.

[elanatapp]

How do you use the restroom and shower ? This is nice

[HaiminChinablog]

This is not Japanese polystyrene House. This home is in China. Assembled gruppoe Europeans. Design Timothy Olson

[tomvalenta]

I really love this house!!!! It whould be perfect for me !!! I really whant a dome house like this model too!!!

[danielburgess]

I have a dozen geek seeking missiles to silence any use of robo-voice.

[fredremis]

nice, but i dont like plastic shit give me wood or bamboo

[lorettatayor]

Please, please someone build one for seniors. Instead of stairs, run a ramp along side the wall to get to the upper loft. add railing or rope or some other railing  system for safety.  a fireplace in the middle and close off the "bedrooms" upstairs by a wall/ door or sliding pocket doors, please. nobody wants to see & hear you doing things in private. fireplace for main floor I meant. just a thought.

[mehmetakbas]

You can see the original dome and equipment on my channel, friends.

[razony]

Robot voices are the enemy of the state...Robot ANYTHING!!!

[tawaitai]

BS. That is not the dome house they're talking about!

[cheetohot]

Lol they want you to buy 300 units and up. Groupon anyone. Lol

[Buggslylife]

Why not make it of nature products? Robot

[lorettatayor]

bad use of space upstairs.  curtain or movable partition for kitchen. flip design. living room in front, bath in back/with kitchen/laundry room. maybe curved partition  at kitchen. wish I could design one.

[tubechen]

Computer voice lacks any charm or enthusiasm for the product.