Builds Quonset bunkers for a living. Lives in Dome Home in the woods

David builds underground Quonset huts, so when he saw a rundown Monolithic Dome for sale, he bought it and began rebuilding it into a custom home for himself. Built from steel-reinforced concrete with polyurethane foam insulation, the framework is disaster-proof and highly insulated (R-80).
Built to be entirely off-grid, with solar panels, batteries, and a propane washer/dryer, it is very affordable to heat during the wet and cold of the Pacific Northwest winter and stays cool even during summertime heat waves.
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While the exterior was zombie-proof, the interior was mostly a blank canvas with a cement floor and a large open space. David designed a curving serpent wall to frame a round bedroom. Using 24-foot-long beams-the maximum length from a local mill-he set the room’s size and the exposed-wood bedroom ceiling and the floor of the office above it.
As an experienced carpenter, David works on his home at night and on weekends, so it’s a long-term build that he can tailor as he lives in it and finds new needs.
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Building Bunker Villa on a budget using Quonset Hut structure:
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[@VikingShelters]

Thank you for coming to visit the Dome Home with your family, I love the production of the video. We'll continue to share updates on our channel as they happen, along with other videos to do with other projects, etc! Take care and hope to have you visit for an update one day !

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

What is the plan for the Hobbit houses you want to build? Guest houses for family and friends? Airbnb? Just for fun? The house looks beautiful by the way.

[@fjkennedy]

Greetings from Canada: Thanks for sharing your most incredible home. You’re truly a master craftsman.

[@josephhoward8735]

I may have missed it - what is the diameter of this dome?

[@VikingShelters]

@josephhoward8735 Great point ! It is 52 Ft

[@nicolasboullosa]

Thank you for sharing your story with the audience; it’s quite challenging to do partitions within half a sphere and you make it look easy; looking forward to seeing the rest of the work you were about to finish when we visited.

[@Josh-yr7gd]

That dome looks so much bigger inside than it does outside. Great work so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[@mikecranapple8878]

Another awesome episode! Thanks Kirsten & crew!

[@janwoodward7360]

I live in a self built geodesic dome we started in 1980. Very efficient. Very comfortable and flexible with many possibilities for interior designs. I love mine.

[@fredsimmons2793]

Thanks Kirsten and family for this tour.Its so good to know these people and places exist.Salute to this hospitable gentleman.

[@boardwalkbw7130]

That sliding door gave me crush vibes on this Carpenter....excellent!!!...the curved sliding door too...can't even handle how awesome this is

[@nuanteeks8602]

This guy is absolutely brilliant with his thoughts of designs

[@VikingShelters]

Thank you ! Wait till you see the Dome once it is all finished !

[@boardwalkbw7130]

I can't wait to see it finished...so inspired!!! Love how you taught us of the frequencies...you got me day dreaming!@@VikingShelters

[@Johnny-rj9on]

Seems like a magic trick with how much bigger it looks on in the inside

[@GonkyWonkler]

I like David's style. I remember watching his last featured video on your channel. Lots of novel solutions, and creativity on display. Great inspiration.

[@GonkyWonkler]

Not to mention his plan to make a hobbit village.

[@clairea-t7045]

I wish more contractors would be willing to build homes like this.

[@TLTSofit]

I’m typically a very linear person and struggle with curves unless they are do e very well. This is incredible- it’s curved but still clean looking and less “artsy/whimsical” - I’m in love

[@yardhog]

Really enjoyed the thought process and the addition of his video showing the completed spare bedroom and couch. Another great video Kirsten.

[@geraldinemcguire1698]

A fabulous abode. I love his design process...definitely inspired by Yah.

[@ironhorce]

Praise Yah

[@steveturansky9031]

Monolithic domes, like this, are the best kind (made from a one piece shell of concrete). They are extremely strong, very insulated (with foam), and not prone to leaking. The problem with Geodesic domes is all the seams where the triangles meet. Eventually, these seams may leak.

[@generaljellyroll8737]

I honestly don't understand why more homes don't take advantage of the fact that the temperature doesn't fluctuate much beyond 65 under the frostline. There should be a network of underground communities in places above sea level. Hobbits and ants know what is up

[@bdmenne]

That half circle couch looks perfect from the balcony view!

[@Karkawry1970]

When he could hear the people talking in the corner, that is the Whispering Gallery effect, due to curvature of the structure of the dome

[@BRaff-hl4ip]

That gem of information regarding the sound recording is absolutely fascinating.

[@66block84]

Have always admired dome homes. Have been to Monolithic Dome Homes in Italy, Texas twice.

[@EGlideKid]

Really great. I could love living there, especially as a retirement home for two.

[@kimberlystone3987]

There is a huge dome in upstate New York . Just past Woodstock, it was the film critic, Judith Crist .. My mom used to clean for her , she lived in the city , but The dome was her country home.. I’ve got fond memories of her big parties with the likes of Woody Allen , and Marlin Brando .. As a kid it was just another party….. Cool house, google it ❤

[@barefoothippies]

Amazing artist and person,thank you for filming this! ❤❤❤

[@mybabba]

From the outside, it didn’t look like much, but inside it is magnificent!

[@debbralehrman5957]

What a great Dome. I like what he has done with the in side. The door upstairs is awesome. Thanks for sharing his home. I really like his idea of the Hobbit village. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌺

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Oh and I love the dome colour and the "blisters", gives the dome a post appocolypse feeling to it❤❤❤❤

[@pasveritas1872]

Ahhh...curvi-linear architecture always been my absolute favourite. Thanks Kirsten - really loved his take & response to living in a curved space

[@vraalten]

This is a seriously cool house created by a creative and amazing person!

[@loriturner609]

So neat to see how he is working with those curves to bring practical function and beauty together. Such an interesting house!

[@regenerativegardeningwithpatti]

NIce job. I would like to see more dome and underground houses. Thanks for the work you are doing.

[@joneidbo]

Dave has great vision and vibes. Love his idea for a hobbit home village!!

[@richardparker7121]

He has got a-lot of talent. The palm trees made with the light blue plaster is a perfect touch.

[@laverite1050]

Just wondering how the drainage works as the rain water comes off the structure and that it sits on the bottom of a slope. Very cool house.

[@KainsFleshlight]

Just saw the description… I missed the part where this dome was disaster proof so nvm on the foundation lolll I’m pretty sure this place is good to go

[@kiukk9288]

great house, didn't expect to be so big this guy knows what to do

[@sololondon2159]

This guy is brilliant!!

[@suziperret468]

Yea for Domes! Love the stability and gorgeous curves!

[@redspit99]

I really liked his underground Quonset Hut.

[@boysrus61]

I love this house!

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

This is such a beautiful interior!!

[@blueman5924]

Interesting, it seems so much bigger on the inside than the outdoor view reveals. Nice wood beams. Would be great to revisit once it is all done.👍

[@erinjohnson9873]

I also live in a dome home! Mine is a 50 foot diameter monolithic institute’s dome and half buried on the north side. It’s very energy efficient but we are not off grid. I’d love to chat some time!

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

Very beautiful..... love the semi-circular sofa.

[@marky3131]

Thanks for continually bringing us such great content.

[@catshepherd3102]

My cat was watching with me. He was trying to look around the corners. He wants to explore it! 😸

[@paulus.tarsensus]

Glad she got to do your own dome home, David. You probably have a couple other designs you did that could be showcased on her channel, too. You have unique solutions.

[@gracepurcell7825]

I absolutely LOVE this dome home. I'd love to have a tour..I'll be in NoCal wwoofing over the summer and would love to meet this innovative man.

[@elsaarauz2188]

I will take some wine.....and have to say what an absolutely beautiful man

[@belindapoplin5439]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!😊

[@szbarnaus]

Stunning! Great house, great episode again! Thank you!

[@ltandrepants]

Brilliant!

[@Sage-1111]

I Love it so much more than the underground bunker. Great designs Ty for sharing

[@douglasmckee754]

Very Cool Dome Home. The Hobit village will be an Awesome addition to the property. I love the bunker feel to a home.

[@johngrimble3050]

Skilled craftsman

[@skyeseaborn1170]

Very cool! Thanks so much for sharing this one.

[@tlockerk]

Love the house and future dreams.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

🤗 THANKS KIRSTEN,VIKING HOMES YOUR HOME HAS SO MANY GREAT IDEAS 💡💡💡, AND YOUR WORK IS MUCH MORE CLEVER TOO 🧐 I LOVE ❤️ A DOME HOME AND BEING OFF GRID 🤗😎💚💚💚

[@ClimbToGlory10thMntn]

Pretty amazing build. Can’t wait to see his hobbit homes once they’re built and hope you go back for another video to show us. 😊

[@kirstendirksen]

Will definitely be visiting when he builds more.

[@Nibiru3600X]

I will be ready to live in one of his! 5 years is perfect 👌

[@jlhenderson2]

Love the dome home concept......I hope you revisit this place once the Hobbit village is completed.

[@Justus11167]

Beautiful design. What a talented gift to have.

[@LincolnWorld]

Thanks for another great video! I've wanted to have a place like this for a long time. Or underground, or carved out of the side of a cliff,... etc. LOL Your channel helps me keep that dream alive, and inspired to keep working towards it.

[@pitbulxdeaa]

I love this guy, so creative

[@eleicajunstrom8724]

I loved this episode! I have always wanted to build a dome home. Thank you!

[@patstats1]

I love how the updates have been edited in! A lovely dome home. It felt good. And looks good too. Can’t wait to see the Hobbit Village.

[@kath6229]

WOW.... I am not easily pleased, but love it.

[@paquette1343]

Wow! I really love domes! Keep them coming! Also curious about the hobbit homes.

[@univedia1498]

Looks cozy.

[@youtublos]

Beautiful house, very nice!

[@robertlaird6746]

I also live in an unfinished geodesic dome home. It's a 50' and a 20' diameter three story wood dome structure.

[@richardordonez8331]

That dome needs more blisters of various sizes to give it a more organic look.

[@dbdouglas]

Love it!

[@lazaromanalo9486]

Very creative he is highly skilled.

[@jeanadamsick9854]

ENJOYED IT!!!

[@lexmtaylor]

What is the diameter of this dome? Seems like a very good size.

[@VikingShelters]

52 feet

[@americanpancakelive]

Wow- a pretty cool aesthetic. The curved stairways look lovely though I always wonder how you get things upstairs but I am sure that this guy can figure anything out.

[@Who.is.Clinton]

Man oh man, loved this design and build, one of the best you guys have reviewed for a while. Loved the internal balconies of the dome.

[@Helloverlord]

This guy is an artist.

[@allonesame6467]

Awesome artist and build! Thank you.

[@alexisleon23]

You are an artist 🎨 and an architect mate. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷.

[@MaLi-re6re]

I Love This Dome Home & Hope I can own 1 in the future. It feels so Comfy/Cozy. Thanks Again for Sharing❤

[@liquidfriction5450]

good episode

[@KingThallion]

Barn doors make me cry

[@sevenravens]

Awesome design, balanced space in a unique way.

[@aa-kh9ex]

Great place. Wonderful.

[@melissareid640]

Really beautiful on the inside, his property and location are so very nice. Practical and efficient.

[@lynnmoss2127]

keep the blisters

[@richardordonez8331]

More blisters would be cool.

[@Guitar.Rookie]

MOAR CURVE!😁😎😊📐🎙

[@diamondperidot]

I would love a dome home.

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

I wonder what he plans to do with the 10 the Hobbit houses that he wants to build. Airbnb? Guest houses for friends and family? Simply for fun?

[@IzNotPossible]

I'd love to learn how you build those the exterior structure or get some plan

[@aliendroneservices6621]

Monolithic daught orghe.

[@Jayapullani]

Great place very inspiring, it must be wonderful to be able to create your own home and living space in this way, also love the spaciousness within and some connected to the height of the roof.

[@brendafarrow3117]

Thank you for one more Artis Dome . Love It ! I got little money . Want this man to build it , yea ? You could use epoxy paint on the outside of the dome .

[@jjoker795]

This thing is amazing, Nice work

[@gerry343]

The dome appears much larger inside than the outside profile would suggest.

[@speedbuggy16v]

cool dome, awesome guy!

[@StarkeyatRingo]

Those acoustics happen in Grand Central Station too!

[@gggusc11]

Cool house!

[@bwuh]

3:32 THOSE DOORS!

[@rustybumperclassics6342]

Thats a lot of work. 👏

[@KainsFleshlight]

And a lot of money loll

[@DaleLClay]

I may have missed it, did they ever indicate what part of the Country this was in?

[@VikingShelters]

At the beginning of the video and in the description. The Pacific Northwest 😉

[@aliendroneservices6621]

They've been filming in Oregon for the past few months. There are a bunch of these in Oregon (but also tons in Idaho where Monolithic is based).

[@gregpendrey6711]

I'm from Idaho. Born, not raised but summers at two Granny's. Seattle is my hometown and now I'm Cle Elum, WA. I also use a pipe for a pointer. ps. Don't trash the walk-in tub because it, in itself, will finance the Reno. 😎

[@DaleLClay]

Thanks for the Reply, I am from Enumclaw. Beautiful home. @@gregpendrey6711

[@jasonbeedon9867]

The most interesting man in the world! 😎

[@VikingShelters]

Hahaha 😆

[@fiwalker6690]

Loved the tour , be good to see his hobbit houses , I just saw an amazing tour of those in my country NewZealand yesterday ❤️🙏🇳🇿🇳🇿

[@ErichNolanBertussi]

r80 that's amazing! how thick are the walls? and where did he locate? what part of the world is he in Kirsten/Nicolás?

[@kirstendirksen]

Pacific Northwest

[@ErichNolanBertussi]

@@kirstendirksen sorry how thick were the walls? the dome exoskeleton? i'm curious to know detail how his spray foam achieved r80 ! i don't recall you or he mentioning it in the video... since i am looking at 32" thick walls with a r150 goal i really wanna know! thanks kirsten/nicolás :)