Comments on: Styrofoam dome homes

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:13:17 +0000

Domes are wonderful structures to live in! We build our own 7 dome structure as our returement home. The peacefulness and comfort is unbelievable. I would have some concerns of strength with just foam. Our domes are schulptured concrete structures with the foam on the outside for its insulating qualities. With the concrete on the inside we have the thermal mass that keeps the temperature pretty constant all the time. We love it!

By: Will @ A Journey Round My Skull

Will @ A Journey Round My Skull — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:12:06 +0000

In a matter of moments after showing this post to friends, a plan was hatched to move here if McCain wins. Thank you!

By: beppu

beppu — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 23:22:09 +0000

Buckminster Fuller would be proud.

By: Lou Higgins

Lou Higgins — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:59:18 +0000

I would like to purches a styrofoam dome home. How do i get started?

By: Viviendas de poliestireno « freak ARQ

Viviendas de poliestireno « freak ARQ — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:04:52 +0000

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By: Fertighaus

Fertighaus — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:01:49 +0000

i think its a smart way to build a house.

nice ideas…

By: Styrofoam Dome Homes

Styrofoam Dome Homes — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 08:41:31 +0000

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By: Japan Dome House, casas-iglú hechas de poliespan | Karakeando por la Web

Japan Dome House, casas-iglú hechas de poliespan | Karakeando por la Web — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:04:02 +0000

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By: Selección Digital» tuexperto.com » Japan Dome House, casas-iglú hechas de poliespan

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:28:29 +0000

[…] Uno de los principales atractivos de estas casas es el material con el que están hechas y sus propiedades ecológicas. A pesar de que sólo miden siete metros de diámetro, los módulos son muy resistentes a tifones y terremotos, lo que constituiría una ayuda considerable en los países azotados por este tipo de desastres naturales. Atendiendo a su cualidad de “estructura verde”, en caso de incendio, las casas no emiten gases tóxicos. Aunque no sabemos si saber esto aliviará mucho a sus habitantes. Lejos de parecerse a las habitaciones de hotel portátiles, las Dome House quieren ser viviendas estables y afincarse en zonas residenciales fijas. De momento, un pueblo situado en la zona de Kyushu, ya cuenta con un poblado de 480 viviendas. Lo cierto es que más que un lugar de residencia, parece un paisaje sacado de un cuento. Con esa ventaja incluida, podríamos decir que las casas-iglú son una idea genial para zonas asoladas por la catástrofe, en las que la gente necesita con urgencia, un tejado bajo el que cobijarse. Vía: Pink Tentacle […]

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 08:16:36 +0000

I’ve been looking at building a dome house in the USA . I can build the house of my dreams for half the cost , radiant floor heating & solar panels ,go completely off grid ! Cooler still , YURTS!!! you can put up a 30′ foot yurt (900 sq feet ) for less than $10K , throw in a bathroom & a kitchen for a total of $20K . There’s no need for homelessness . The gov’t could set aside some of the more than 50% of our nation’s land they have , & volunteer organizations could build communities of them .
I do wish I could get the styrofoaam material here , but larger than the ones they were building . I’ve got 6 kids . I need more than a 400 & something sq. ft. house. It’s not that difficult to give up traditional structuring. We only have the illusion of security in our dry wall built structures now . At present our homes are largely made out of chalk! You could have the largest lock on your front door , but if someone REALLY wanted to , they could put their fist through your wall & tear their way in .

By: WTF? « Daily Dose of Design

WTF? « Daily Dose of Design — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:23:46 +0000

[…] Styroform Dome Homes? Really?! Check out what they’re doing in Japan, you can put together your own house in less […]

By: Harvey

Harvey — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 23:15:22 +0000

The topic “Styrofoam Dome Homes” is a blatant misnomer. These dome houses are NOT made of Styrofoam! They are made of special Expanded Polystyrene (EPS). The EPS used by Japanese dome builders (who must comply with the world’s strictest building material and construction codes) contains an anti-oxidant to resist aging and emits NO formaldeyhde.

As to fire concerns, EPS will melt before it burns. As mentioned, the application of GigaCrete Inc’s fire-rated, LEED (”green”) certified exterior coating ‘StuccoMax’ and interior coating ‘PlasterMax’ renders the EPS structure entirely fireproof. Both coatings can attain compressive strengths well in excess of 10,000 pounds per square inch and will neither shrink nor crack. StuccoMax and PlasterMax are light immensely strong coatings that contain no Portland cement or any toxic substances. Their surfaces can be painted or, better yet, the pigment can be added to the mix before application. Whereas Portland-based stucco requires two or three coats, both StuccoMax and PlasterMax are one-coat products, either troweled or sprayed on. They stick to virtually anything including drywall.

By: Dome Living is Hip « The Wishing Star

Dome Living is Hip « The Wishing Star — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:23:47 +0000

[…] my general interest in dome-styled dwellings. Recently, I’ve come across a post from the Pink Tentacle about the newest dome rage in Japan. I’m not sure how environmentally sound (or safe!) the […]