Building ecovillage of storm-proof homes made of bone-like biomaterial

[@lepidolite2009]

Kirsten documenting houses, housing, living arrangements, materials, and places that people live and build is fascinating award winning stuff

[@jamesdiamond5725]

what is the price per square foot thanks

[@Chereese0808]

I agree.

[@gordienj]

@@lepidolite2009 I lived in Nevada City for a little while. Beautiful climate, and nice people. KVMR 89.5 FM. I left in the early 1990s, and never heard of this work. I would have loved it.

[@quietudeconstruction3993]

@@lepidolite2009 100% fascinating - fascinatingly encouraging towards rebuilding a natural world…

[@liia9736]

@@jamesdiamond5725 according to their graphic on wefunder $147 with the aim to bring it down to $111 'at scale'.

[@leebeaven9382]

BEAUTIFUL- I imagine Mr. Buckminster Fuller is smiling a big smile.

[@Sokofeather]

Bucky Fuller would indeed be thrilled

[@crazytimes9989]

Been my favorite for ever. Bucky balls. My favorite.

[@Natty183]

Just drove by one of his buildings recently. It's closed up and abandoned looking. I was so sad. I hope it stays intact.

[@jeffgough]

Cool video - thanks for sharing! I was a little perplexed how it went from showcasing the amazing bioceramic dome to spend even more time on the man living in a tent. It’s a cool tent and all…but doesn’t feel like that’s the real story here! Would be great to learn more about how waterproof the dome is, how the windows are installed, how heating/cooling works, how long before they’re available, etc. Has definitely prompted me to go seek out more info!

[@JasonCunliffe]

Yeah!! This video was really clickbait mis-titled Really wanted to know more about the material, design, assembly realities of how it how it behaves lived in for over at least a year... not to mention earthquake fire rain snow etc. We've ll been waiting SINCE 1960S FOR this to happen. Pehaps there is only one show prototype ? and the rest is all CG or AI rendering ? Lets hope its not just hype. 150,000 $ or € you can build all kinds of shelters The promise is to ramp up great modular designs that can be interop at scale for 1/10th of the price 2050 maybe

[@Gareth.W]

@@jeffgough totally agree. I'm really interested in geodesic domes used as houses, so the first part of this video was great. Then, all of a sudden, the focus shifted to the tent man... and I immediately lost interest. I wanted to hear more about this material they're developing, how scalable it is, how easy it would be to expand the structures once built, etc. I'd also be interested to know why he isn't living in one of the domes they're developing instead of living in a tent.

[@I.Am.Nobody]

Agreed, didn't expect to the change from those interesting ceramic domes into some neo-hippie high horse speudo-deep blabbering about nothing of importance. I'm happy that guy is happy with the bears, mosquitos, etc. and stuff, but he's no better than you or me.

[@aworysse]

Probably the most solarpunk of all the solutions out there, thus oozing with hope. Thanks a bunch for bringing Geoships to our attention!

[@futurevillages]

Geoship just got back from Solarpunk Summit in Texas. They ❤ it and its powering the regenerative movement.

[@MsTheLounge]

@@aworysse it's a start, but for solar punk how do you make the powder components naturally with a recycling component.

[@thzzzt]

Define "solarpunk".

[@MsTheLounge]

@@thzzzt overview baseline with solar punk included environmental sustainability, recycling/ renewable resources equipment and products. Focus on minimal waste, in unity with the natural eco system.

[@shake6321]

a 1500 square foot house cost 150k. that’s not cheap whatsoever that’s more than what houses cost now. looks nice though

[@stevengilleyOU812]

Termite proof. That is another unmentioned quality.

[@futurevillages]

Geoship domes are so insect-resistant, even the bugs know to keep out-no termites allowed at this party!

[@dailyrider2975]

Built number of steel homes back in the 80s in Southern California with my Dad. All still standing, no bugs, rot or even leaks. Steel roof as well. One thing that impressed the owners was the cost savings on insurance. Really adds up over the years.

[@cupcakegirl1891]

@@futurevillagesyes termites love wood

[@innershifttv]

One of the most important lessons of visiting the Plymouth Plantation. The houses were very tiny. People were outside most of the day. I am grateful for the Geoship concept. I look forward to them setting up production in other parts of the country to support broader distribution.

[@Fin-u9b]

@@innershifttv I’ve been there.

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Every time someone has built geodesic domes they've leaked and been uncomfortable to live in.

[@BS-detector]

THIS!!! All new construction homes need to be built in a dome shape with sustainable weatherproof materials. Hurricane force winds will glide over aerodynamic shapes such as this.

[@futurevillages]

Absolutely 💯

[@WhiteWolfos]

Yes and no. It needs to be half sphere or less, like a bubble or preferably melted bubble. It weakens with less mass and sharp corners plus going over the 50 bend so I really doubt his claim of 300mph. All sides need to be secured and frame going into a heavy cemented foundation which a actual dome home survived over 300mph winds (all brackets secure on wood, heavy, at 40% sphere shape).

[@jorglange2666]

Try hanging a picture or putting up a shelf in a dome. Lots of wasted, difficult to use space is something to consider.

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Geodesic domes are near impossible to stop leaking.

[@MarkWilson-ij9jd]

I am a carpenter, and for the last five years, I've been volunteering and working with ecological reserves in Brazil. I've been doing timberframing workshops, building with cobb, conventional construction, and detailed explanations of how foundations and roof systems all tie in together structurally. I have also built two geodesic domes, and after watching this video and looking at the Geoship company, I am extremely impressed! They have solved a few problems that I have been encountering (cobb takes extremely large groups of people a very long time to make 30cm thick walls with clay). I am glad I found this channel. Great stuff. I want to retire in the next five years and then travel around Brazil, building sustainable houses.

[@daniellezotter2224]

So breathtaking. It is so refreshing to see these homes being built from truly humble individuals.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

Ceramics have been a cornerstone of human ingenuity since the dawn of human civilization---a material that has always been forward looking. Bioceramics is the perfect harmony of nature and engineering. Can't wait to see this take off!

[@scottcates]

Oh, you mean cob. Got it.

[@BS-detector]

@@scottcates Baked cob...sounds like adobe lol Gotta put that engineering sticker on it if you're gonna make the dough re me.

[@RegenerativeLiving]

Yes to bioceramics! Healthy, natural, affordable, abundant, non-toxic, easy, durable and can fuse other waste material to create supermaterials!

[@elhoward7440]

The "Bio" part is just the fibers that increase the tensile strength of the material. Other than that, yeah, it's basically pottery.

[@wagdog2]

This may be a promising construction material - but "ceramic" it is not. By definition, a "ceramic" is FIRED at high temperature in a kiln. The concept of "bioceramic" is promotional hype with no relationship to ceramic history.

[@MicahTheExecutioner]

I had this same idea over a decade ago. Due to poverty and mental health issues, I've never been able to pursue this dream to its physical inception. I'm glad to see someone else doing this, but if I'm honest I'm envious of those who are able to do this.

[@not2tees]

At least you're able to make comments on KZbin. That's my main accomplishment these days!

[@BajaGirl302]

We will all be healed, and there will not be more poverty ever again very soon. This is our new future! Hang tight all. I understand the both poverty and mental health issues. Much love!! 💕

[@totallynotdelinquent5933]

Don't be envious, you can do this too. You just have to be creative and make sacrifices. The market is still open to these things.

[@brigittecrombez]

thanks for putting the idea into the collective consciousness

[@j-5474-k9z]

The most important part is imagining the reality

[@tranquilitybase6417]

Been supporting and even a little funding of Geoship for years now. Seriously considering one for my property up in Idaho. Can withstand the intense seasonal temperature shifts!

[@Geoship]

Let's go Idaho! You are amazing thank you!!

[@xcountryrunner9]

This is what I want on my property! I've envisioned something like this for so long, natural, eco-friendly, uniquely shaped, etc and this material is it!!! These guys are awesome!!

[@Geoship]

Let's do this!

[@Donetravlin]

​@@Geoship​ I live in CA do you need installers or guys in the shop?

[@MagdalenaShakti]

So beautiful to see people I know, love, appreciate, & respect hi-lighted on your wonderful show. Thrilled with Geoship ❤❤❤

[@Geoship]

Thank you!!

[@BitterTast3]

Never heard of "bio ceramics" before. Love this channel.

[@kirstendirksen]

I hadn't either. Morgan was also talking about how you can use a lot of waste materials as a source. Here's what he said, that I didn't end up using in the video: "It's natural in that it's like bone, but to get the raw minerals you need to mine them or use reclamation processes. One of the biggest byproducts of salt water desalination is 2 of the key raw ingredients that we need and one of the main byproducts from wastewater treatment plants is another one of the raw key ingredients and now we're finding as the mining operations ramp up for battery minerals that a lot of the waste streams from those operations we can use."

[@justjosie0107]

Natural Building Blog wrote extensively about it years ago when it was in the developmental phase. Sadly, the man who started that blog passed.

[@JustinDeRosa]

Tremendous. Read my mind. 4 minutes in my inner voices are yelling about the raw material sourcing. This is some Star Trek ish. Modular. Waste stream is source stream. Geometric beauty of the dome's hard lines curving. Chef's kiss. Tremendous.

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

@justjosie0107 Josie, could you put that fellows name into this chat please? Maybe we should do some crowd funding to ship and install several at the next storm/weather weirding event(s) that generate homelessness. We can sensibly expect many more such events as our climate catastrophe continues? We can organize support for continuing improvement of the situation. 🌲😎🌲

[@justjosie0107]

@@makeamericagreenagain8511 His name was Dr. Owen Geiger, PhD. He passed in 2018. He also worked with Kelly Hart.

[@dwaynenelson3176]

Thank you. I've been saying this , for a while. Thought I was going to have come up with this idea. The materials are ideal. Hope these go up everywhere. I enjoy watching your channel. Thanks again.

[@a_d_a_m]

I saw another video about these guys a couple years ago, I am happy to see they’re still making progress. I would love to live in a space like that! When I saw them before, they were focusing on their huge profit margin on selling the domes which was unfortunate imo. I’m happy to see they’re thinking more about affordability than profit now.

[@skyak4493]

Or it has morphed into an investment scam….

[@gailhaugen6212]

Wow, I love these geoships! The light, the curves and the cocoon feel make my heart sing. Also, the man living in the tent truly has everything that’s needed for a good life.

[@Geoship]

Bas loves his tent! If we all lived connected to nature, humanity would be a better species to earth!

[@larrypilcher3791]

We agreed in art school back in the early 1970’s, that domes were the answer to modern living. Still believe this. Built a three story traditional timber frame home, after two log cabins. Now it is time for the circular dome life. Nice video Kirsten.

[@janwoodward7360]

I have lived in a 5/8 38’ diameter based dome since 1980. Works extremely well and we didn’t have access to those materials at the time.

[@larrypilcher3791]

@ I have some thinking to do on the construction methods. Ceramic tile on the exterior makes long term sense to me. Joining the triangles together, not sure. Must be comfy in your dome home Jan.

[@janwoodward7360]

@ yes it is. Very well insulated and tight sealed, no drafts and easy to heat. Quiet. Good light and airflow from a total of 8 dome windows and two sliding glass doors.

[@larrypilcher3791]

@@janwoodward7360 now you have me going for dome. Happiness is. I’ll build this up top on the property. The perfect paradise.

[@rossr6616]

Bucky would be very proud of your innovation; I can see him kicking his heels into the air, which he was still doing into his 80's(?) when I heard him speak at Frank Lloyd Wrights Marin Civic Center. Quite a character he was! I would love one of these for a 24' Octagonal platform I still have from a former house burn.

[@patrickbarnes2707]

@@rossr6616 my Great Uncle was a disciple of Bucky and together with some other MIT students built the first geodesic dome in north America on my Great grandfather's land in New Hampshire .

[@raymondpeters9186]

Pumicecrete is by far the best building material on the planet Pumicecrete is a mixture of pumice cement and water mixed and poured into a set of reusable forms walls are poured from 12"to 24" thick pumicecrete is fireproof termite proof rust rot and mold proof and has a high R value and good sound attenuation solid poured walls means no critters can live in your walls Pumicecrete can be built for a fraction of the cost and time and pumice is one of the few building materials that can go directly from the mine to the job site ready to use without any additional possessing and zero waste Take care Ray

[@daycrow8651]

mix ratio ?

[@veen88]

Are you talking about the material used in dome showing in the video

[@veen88]

So it's not ceramic?

[@shadowmomma]

@@veen88I believe he’s talking of a different building material

[@cannabearr]

@@veen88 I think i heard cement and hemp fibers so no not "ceramic" idk why he's calling it ceramic. Pumice crete not ceramic either

[@Dimitri.Schepens]

love the idea, in bigger versions, with multiple levels to it to combine into a bigger home

[@mrjacktraeger]

Ya at that point though your talking about paying just as much as you would for a regular home that doesn't have electricity, plumbing,or heat, but I agree the larger models are pretty cool.

[@Geoship]

It comes together like lego. Imagine planning out the regenerative community with your whole family and friends.

[@harryjones5260]

the interior texture is making the acoustics excellent

[@Geoship]

Just as the curved walls of a concert hall help sound move evenly throughout the space, the dome’s spherical design enables sound to travel smoothly. Instead of bouncing off flat walls, sound naturally disperses, creating a soft, enveloping effect. The bioceramic material in Geoship domes acts like an “acoustic blanket,” absorbing and softening sound waves. Rather than amplifying noise, it helps dampen it, creating a quieter, more peaceful interior.

[@JaapvanMarle]

Thankyou for mentioning ❤

[@jetsilla]

What an ideal and affordable solution. I could happily live in a dome that had modern conveniences; bathroom, small kitchen and bedroom. I am far past tent living but understand the allure.

[@mrjacktraeger]

That's the thing though, I don't think they're designed to take heat plumbing or electricity. I mean you could probably do wood stove but there's no place to run the wires or pipes for things like water & electricity.

[@underverse7]

@@mrjacktraegerthey showed that the structure is hollow. there is plenty of space for wiring between the interior and the exterior panels

[@richrogers2157]

Here is hoping that this concept is the basis for a revolution in housing, one we need badly. Thanks for this episode.

[@jamesbaconreid]

gimme 10 years to save up money and find land, im 100% living in one of these domes. i cant wait!!

[@makeamericagreenagain8511]

@jamesbaconreid try getting a lease for the building site, include in the lease terms the eventual ownership transfers to your landlord, offer to do the airBnB work for those dates you've 'greyed out' for your chosen times residing there, begin a huge crowd funding campaign which includes inducement of a visit there. Please, just don't wait ten years. Flow With The Go! Already☆

[@Wayfarer889]

Me too!

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

Then 6 months later you'll be sick of living in it, like every person who has ever lived in a geodesic dome over the last 50 odd years.

[@thesageofvisonaryroots]

This is kismet. My brother-in-law designed a dome home years ago. However, plans fell through, and life took another path for him and his family. I forwarded this video to inspire others because here in Alabama we are in need of homes like this perfect model of safety. Thank you so much as this s the inspirational spark we needed in this time for our future home.

[@cherylm2C6671]

SPACEFRAMES!!! I like this. Must have a look- this could do a badly needed job. Thank you for sharing this build!

[@Jehannehowru]

Great information for home building with the Earth in mind, thanks Kirsten Dirksen for bringing this design and building material to our attention.

[@innershifttv]

So glad that you interviewed this venture. I have been following them for years. To me this is one of the best building materials.

[@RegenerativeLiving]

Yes agree and we can all be supporting these worthy ventures as humans in partnership with nature :) They have a Wefunder campaign where everyone can co-own the company.

[@DennisMoore664]

I love that more and more people are utilizing dome structures.

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

A lot of people in the storm damaged and fire damaged areas of the US need to stop rebuilding Stick and weatherboard homes and even brick and concrete buildings and go straight to this form of Technology... If they ask why just build a few examples and show them that the designs ability to resist the winds weather heat and fire and for flood zones. They will need to develope a flood zone protected form with either a clear through basement platform... Like the tents Or ensure total water proofing to a roof escape hatch level.... the anchoring will need to be equally important and substantial but also ecologically and cost viable. There wasn't much discussion about the type and source of the carbon fiber used. It's currently produced from oil and gas in most commercial production. These sources have very high energy, water and CO2 levels. Though alternatives are being developed and it has problems. For ground anchoring rebar that is also on a par with this bio inspired ceramic Basalt fiber uses 1/10th and even less water....than even Glass fibers. It's also Chemically highly inert and resilient no corrosion temp stability etc. Id like to know if these guys have had a chance to explore it's use in place of none organic composite components? 🧙🏼‍♂️ Generally as a Environmental scientist Geologist and lifetime hands on designer and builder ... these guys need massive backing and practical demonstration structures setting up in areas still being cleared of broken expensive outdated fragile boxes Now‼️🧙🏼‍♂️ Otherwise the mistake of failure to adapt will be repeated because ... that's all that's being offered.. They also need to Contact Penn state University about their lighter 5x stronger, cheaper cleaner low carbon,low energy Lion glass production. 😎🤔🧙🏼‍♂️ Meantime they should start talking to housing charities ..Govts anyone who is willing to listen and experiment in the face of environmental problems .. Turkey Greece S. America. Spain and Portugal.... Canada ..UK coastal and high altitude zones and Scandinavia.

[@Geoship]

All you need is dome! 💗

[@whatilearnttoday5295]

More people re-hashing the repetitively found to be lacking geodesic dome idea?

[@withlovefrommariah]

Wow 💓 Sustainable, affordable, natural, and beautiful. This makes my heart so happy, on so many levels. Thank you for this product! 🙏🏼

[@brewted]

Modular and flat ship- thats smart! Id love to see what Riesinger thinks of this

[@CaliKiwi-]

Fell in love with the wee house inside a geodesic globe in the Arctic Circle.. they grow year round inside with snow outside like a reversed snow globe!!

[@cupcakegirl1891]

Sounds like the biodome in Az

[@loriturner609]

Love it! The home must feel amazing in person because it feels so inviting even through video. So good to see innovation happening in this way for housing. My heart is in the exact same place as these guys!

[@timihobbs1992]

You are such an interesting spot. I grew up in a family of builders, love the cutting edge non toxic slant. THANK YOU!

[@beetle5000]

That’s amazing, I would love to live in one of those, probably my favourite episode so far 😎👌

[@retro000]

It's gorgeous. The atmosphere is so peaceful.... I've seen a few dome style homes,not exactly cheap but the arches and aesthetic creates such unique personality that also very little change can create a whole new decor! No toxic,would free,sustainable,withstands flood and fire. Incredible!

[@bjoernandersen8287]

We need more houses like this in the forest. 11:29 Move away from pollution in big city's and find happiness in the forest. Great project and the video is very informative.

[@joekulik999]

After living in Cities for 73 years, I finally discovered that I was a Country Boy all along. For 73 years, the Shrinks kept telling me that I was Mentally Ill, but as soon as I moved to a Rural Town I suddenly discovered that I was Environmentally Ill instead. It was those Crazy Urban Vibes that were causing those Crazy Ideas in my head and as soon as I moved to this here Hick Town, Life suddenly became Normal and quite Predictable as well. 😊 ❤

[@jamesyoung1167]

I’m a 73 year old guy, too and I’m proud of you ! I need that great change, also, & Soon !

[@elizabethcarrington5819]

This new home material is revolutionary. Insurance companies would be OK insuring these in fire and hurricane zones. I love the technology that is incorporated too. So cool. The tent on the deck is awesome! Birdwatchers couldn’t ask for more. He has everything to attract such a wide variety like wetlands, arboreal forest, actual seasons like it snow there. There are so many birds that love the snow. I LOVE this channel. I’ve learned so much. ❤️😊

[@soaring1]

Insurance will always find a reason not pay. The insurance here is the structure itself.

[@cylon5741]

Instead, why not engineer geodomes (and other homes) so that home insurance policies are obsoleted?

[@creolelady182]

Indurane companies will have to re calibrate thier probabilities in reference to home destruction based on the elements

[@soaring1]

@@cylon5741 My point exactly. Thanks!

[@cylon5741]

@@soaring1 Imagine how much more quickly homeowners could attain financial goals if the $1500-$4000+ annual insurance premiums could instead be invested over the period of ownership?

[@DrGregWeisswasserND]

Another amazing creation from my Nevada City people. Neal is a great guy and truly kind soul. They are lucky to have him on board for these projects. Thanks for the coverage. ❤️ #majikband

[@Drager00]

A very cool material and even process. Would love to see it used on a full scale home rather than tiny home. The small-medium size domes could easily serve as individual rooms within a larger complex connected either directly to each other, or connected through a cylinder corridor using the same materials

[@BS-detector]

That's exactly how I envisioned it when thinking about building one! It's better for privacy, too...the bedrooms having some distance for when guest are visiting.

[@plumtart]

Where are kitchens and baths?

[@juliamaxwellmarin]

Finally!! A builder with some common sense!

[@Geoship]

Builder with 🤖

[@signalfire6]

I'm amazed and jealous of your productions here, Kirsten. Being able to interview all these different people all over and watching housing come into the 21st Century! This house here is a dream of mine from the late 60s, finally coming to fruition; hopefully the permitting and code processes will be able to be streamlined to allow it without so much red tape that it ever happens.

[@Bonnieham]

How do you open the windows? How do you shade the windows to block light, heat, or for privacy? Is there a back door for safety reasons? As a former potter and ceramist, I love the material you have developed. Is it a single skin structure? Ie. no airspace between the inside and outside surface? Will there be any condensation forming inside if it is a single skin structure? What do you seal the joints between the triangles with?

[@Elementra108]

Amazing Project! Looking forward to see Geoships all over the world!

[@mrsd2143]

@@Elementra108 amen 🤲🏼

[@AnteaterRae]

I'm so excited for this!! I have seen you guys on other videos; please keep it up. Especially with your eco villages ideas! This is so great, I hope to also invest in your company within the next few years. Can't wait to see what happens!!

[@robyndawson8858]

Such a beautiful community of houses. I love the low impact on the environment.

[@kimprocarione5473]

I wish I had known of this when I used to visit Nevada City! I love that area. Nevada City at Christmas time is something out of a fairytale or something!

[@dankadesign7462]

Great idea.!!Congragulation to the team who developed.

[@Geoship]

Thank you!

[@enchanted222]

What an amazing vision! ❤ This is the best thing I have ever seen on the Internet. I would buy one of these in a hearbeat. Please bring them to Europe.

[@SequoiaElisabeth]

It is fun to see how others live. I am reminded of the saying, "The grass is always greener on the other side". And Everywhere I go, there I am. This type of living is fine for youth, but not so great for old age when I'm going potty 3 times a night.

[@DKMAE]

build it one level Problem solved.

[@andyroubik5760]

As I approach old age, I am remembering my great grandfather, having to go out to the outhouse at 40 below! People back, then were much tougher than we are currently. The decades to come might see that reverse.

[@rebeckagilbert2905]

Love when my hometown gets highlighted for amazing alternatives

[@snowstrobe]

Totally agree with the premise of community built and managed housing.

[@Geoship]

We can co-create regenerative communities with all the critical life support systems of food, water, energy and waste to resource management. Are you game?

[@Lazy_Fish_Keeper]

​@@Geoship I've been helping people with Mutual Aid groups, and #LandBack to return Stewardship to our Indigenous relatives. We've known since the 1950's the current model simply isn't sustainable. I've done workshops in Taos w/ Mike Reynolds, and the reality is we either adjust and adapt, or we go extinct. Our species, unfortunately, is driving multiple extinction events....

[@patrickkihn]

I love it. The designer living in his raised platform tent is completely bypassing the housing racket - sticking it to The Man! In a totally peaceful hippie way. I love the dome design and want to live in it, or in something like it. This is a design for a beautiful life.

[@MichaelMassie]

Been following this company for a while. Love this technology.

[@laurellussen3512]

I am so happy to see this! Bucky Fuller would be proud of this idea!

[@jonasmichaelmoir9378]

Love it!!! Preconstructed and dropped in by helicopter.... Awesome idea for emergency or disaster shelters...Well done!💯!

[@marxxthespot]

Bravo 👏👀 This solves so many problems it’s impossible to ignore. So appreciated getting a glimpse into their lifestyle too. Being in nature is a much more powerful design principle than bringing in nature 💪🏿🌱

[@TheFunkybert]

Fantastic pioneering work here. Will be very curious to see how tis experiment hold up long term use. Will be watching this project.

[@sloaneelaine4677]

Thanks!

[@atfsux]

I and other people have been advocating for and assisting in alternative building construction for homesteaders trying to escape the plantation and declare their independence from the system, focusing on DIY skills and materials. We have been making our own dome kits for years, but using the traditional steel electrical conduit formed into struts and secured by bolts. This advancement of bioceramics seems awesome and likely solves the chief drawback of steel framed domes which is heat expansion when exposed to climate extremes like desert summers and winters. Learning the recipes for these bioceramics is likely one of the greatest boons to the homesteading movement. But it seems Geoship's mission, despite their claim, is to profit from keeping the recipes proprietary and secret, rather than sharing them with the world. That sucks.

[@ehlava7331]

I agree with this, they should share the system for DIY ppl. There is nothing altruistic going on here, this is a business, and there is nothing wrong with that. I would assume there is an open source group somewhere for this sort of thing, though. It does not look that complicated but does look very labour intensive, of course. I could see another system using the same product but in a traditional shape also.

[@atfsux]

@ehlava7331 I want to clarify that I am not anti-profit or anti-business. Very much the opposite. But I can't stand hypocrites who pose as altruistic.

[@whoami6702]

❤ Remarkable invention with the design, beauty, functionality of the Geoship. The simplicity of the design and build is mind-blowing & inspiring. This is about building out, not up. I can see this really taking off in Canada where there is so much land, really cold temps, & a demand for housing. It seems suited to North American climates. I am curious how something like this would or could be adapted to Southeast Asia where there are floods. ❤ I used to live in a dome home for several years. It was love at first sight & I did love living in it. The issue was the roof leaked & the roofers who would repair it couldn't seem to get it right. It was built in the 70's (bought it in 2005) so it was inevitable there'd be issues. The young man who loves his tent dwelling is a fitting engineer for Geoship. His way of being & living are in complete integrity with the work he does. It is heartwarming to see someone have a congruent life. Really enjoyed this episode. Thank you. ❤

[@MetalGearMk3]

I think a circular rammed earth wall with this dome on top would be a amazing combo.

[@kellytowers8506]

This is incredible ! look what people are inspired to create for the Benefit of living in healthy coherent and harmonious buildings!

[@vraalten]

wow, beautiful structures beyond belief! They are building on the legacy of buckminster fuller.

[@joezjymnazium77]

This is so inspirational! I want to build homes and communities like this here in Houston.

[@lipotrimloser]

Inside is aesthetically pleasing ... cocoonlike. Bearing the doubling in insulation factor R, I wonder how the dome handles extremes of temperature?

[@RegenerativeLiving]

I slept in a Geoship and it does feel cozy and cocoon-like inside, providing a unique blend of aesthetics and comfort. Their bioceramic domes feature excellent thermal insulation with high R-values, doubling the typical insulation factor, making them highly energy-efficient and climate resilient. The dome shape, combined with advanced materials, helps regulate indoor temperatures naturally, reducing the need for heating and cooling. Whether it’s extreme cold or heat, the dome’s structure and insulation keep things stable and comfortable inside, even in harsh climates.

[@JamesVytas]

Always loved the idea of muscular housing and living. Especially loved the geodesic domes. Of course you need to have the luxury of space and land to afford to live there. But I love it. The ceramic tiles and frames sound great. No paint. Love it that materials can just patina so to speak.

[@rinnin]

Wow. Love these. Pretty no mention about food, water, energy & waste but the buildings look great

[@gailk0210]

Fantastic..love what you are doing..even putting up some for the homeless..love that hemp fires are being used aswell❤

[@justingibbons5559]

Reminds me of Jaqcue Fresco and the Venus project. I am really impressed with the material science behind this building. I like this much better than wood geodesic domes or earthships due to the strength and light weight materials.

[@futurevillages]

Jacque Fresco and Bucky Fuller are the trailblazers of the regenerative movement.

[@GM-xm8kg]

Awesome...to make a home of 100% non-toxic material is a huge achievement...beautiful

[@aitoolsforbusiness8476]

I met the CEO of this company, they are pretty amazing and I want to build a little village.

[@Geoship]

Where are you going to put your Geoship Regenerative Village?

[@Wayfarer889]

Yes! Please do it. This is so wonderful!

[@WonderMagician]

Thanks for the introduction to the Bio Ceramic Home. The interior looks very spacious...Thanks for providing the link to this material.

[@sashastarshanti3599]

Thank you. I now have a vision of the home I want to live in, and a community I want to be a part of in the future.

[@Wayfarer889]

This is exactly what I thought when I watched this video! It is exactly what I'd been energetically yearning for, but couldn't see. Now I can. I can't wait! This is so exciting.

[@sashastarshanti3599]

@@Wayfarer889 It is exciting!

[@Chereese0808]

Sign me up for one of those beautiful dome homes. Wow!! Brilliant idea using those products. Building a village online would be interesting and fun. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@MetalGearMk3]

Man I really want one, I bet it would be a amazing place to meditate in.

[@EyeLean5280]

Very exciting! If I were young, I'd definitely be interested in buying into a village like that.

[@cedrigo]

I love it, this is very inspiring! What a dream home! 😊

[@barbarajoybuchanan2799]

A friend of mine built his first dome homes in Arizona back in the nighties. It was amazing.

[@chantalrochon3566]

Great living concepts, thank you for sharing this eye opening video on living out of the box❤❤❤

[@barbaragoulet2690]

I’m so excited to see us moving in this direction how beautiful environmentally responsible I love this home

[@abitoffcenter]

Love the Aptera in the rendering driveway.

[@coevicman3685]

I am seldom speechless. ... WoW. amazing. I am seriously interested in visiting and then ordering.

[@RajGiandeep]

11:09 I see that #aptera you snuck into the model :D Great overall video. Was nice to see your home that you talked about Bas when I visited a couple years ago. I'm a ambassador, investor & pre-order holder for Geoship. They have a amazing product for a new style of home that will withstand the element & time.

[@Geoship]

Thanks Raj!!

[@hu_b]

@@Geoship How are the outer panels sealed at the joints? What kind of maintenance will be needed to keep the dome watertight?

[@Wayfarer889]

I love this so much! This is my dream. I am so glad that there are people dedicated to making these homes and spaces. ❤

[@FlockoftheGreyShepherd]

I hope Geoship makes it to scale production. Would love to live in one of these.

[@jtassoni8765]

I really like this! Being in building construction my entire life and this looks like a winner! Keep up the good work!

[@PlanetEarth3141]

Better homes alone is an inadequate solution in Florida. The other two parts are a wise location and power supply. 😊

[@BS-detector]

Right! Hurricane force winds are one thing...flooding is quite another.

[@andyroubik5760]

Another part is our growing population! ZPG! We cannot live on this planet sustainably with so many of us

[@truthbetold2611]

Best dome material and interior design I've come across. Thank you!

[@troyb.4101]

Love the idea! USA needs to stop building stick homes. Insurance is going to be unaffordable for most people. If there is any insurance companies left.

[@futurevillages]

It's not only an idea, its a regenerative movement with $125 Million in pre-orders. You can co-own it too, just check the site for details.

[@dreed7312]

@troyb.4101 who are you to tell others what type of house to build? Geodesic are extremely wasteful. These are crummy little houses. There's nothing "Eco" about them. They're sitting on sandy, cheap, useless soil with little water and probably hauling everything in buckets.

[@troyb.4101]

@@dreed7312 I'm the one who doesn't need home owners insurance to bail me out every time it rains.

[@marielouisemclean1261]

@dtreed ...u r entitled 2 your POV but your logic sucks: =SOIL =see Permies eg : Andrew Millison and regreening the desert in Africa . 1/Geo dome encloses THE most space -vs-materials 2/Strongest-vs-adverse weather.See Dane Wiggington+weathet wars. 3/Revolve out entrained-brained cul-de-sac nonthink BS. in2 explore,improve,revise. No pointy structures here = = sovereign ❤ communities rule ❤ ❤ Observe and contour , follow Nature . Gaia rules ❤

[@keirfarnum6811]

@@dreed7312 How do you know what soil they’re sitting on? This may surprise you, but soil composition varies from place to place. And what makes you think it’s not possible to add plumbing and utilities? Your presumptions are bizarre.

[@ForHonorUSMC]

I lived in a 300 sq ft geo dome with my wife and son for just under a year. I LOVED living in a dome, but the PVC cover, made it SUPER toxic inside. But overall, I would 100% invest in this. I can say though, that the 2-3 people working on it to take 2-3 days is a bit misleading. If you know what you're doing, it's that fast, otherwise it's quite a feat assembling all those pipes in the right order. Hopefully you all have simplified this process, cuz the set up for the dome was unreal.

[@Justus11167]

I stumbled on geoships about a month ago. I’d love to have one but it all comes down to the money and land. One day. I hope they succeed.

[@futurevillages]

With your support! You can co-own the company with thousands of others. Just review the site

[@jackstrubbe7608]

I studied and workshopped with Fuller in the 60s. These interpretations are remarkable. I would like to see deeper exploration of the "bone" material. I have done work with hempcrete, which actually strengthens as it ages, and this seems a refinement and extension of that.

[@DebNewton-kh4cv]

So beautiful! I am completely sold!

[@davegibson2810]

I love these! I’ve been following them for a while, really cool to see the progression.

[@cylon5741]

Great video, though I have concerns. It is well known that geodesic domes can have leakage problems: how does the company make the shell water-tight? And he made a point about corners being wasted space, but in the prototype geodome, isn't the corner merely transposed and shifted ninety degrees so that it the inside circumference of the dome? To this end, how far does one have to move toward the center of the dome before a standing person of average height does not bump his head?

[@es4666]

An underground house with these domes as the ceilings above ground would make it perfect.

[@artistsmeetfilm6491]

Absolutely fell in love with domes, my issues has been county build department where those dreams have severely ended, due to years of delays I dont know Ill live anytime soon on my property. I dont understand why I see others building them in my state but I am restricted from living anywhere Im hugely defeated. I feel like KZbin constantly wipes my face in things I cant have and I really wanted to run a special project to actually help feed my own community instead county stole my idea and left me unable to do anything and now due to all those delays and a bad economy Im pretty much screwed. There is no such thing as affordable housing in the US, the states went to work banning it and banks wont loan anymore to certain income brackets so it really resolves nothing for a lot of us.