Timelapse: Locals Laughed at the Innovative Building Method of our Dome, Now They're Amazed

[@martindavis925]

Lovely build with so many traditional ways of shaping and combining innovative materials. Brilliant and beautiful

[@angelrivera8558]

I can no longer be a do it year self guy any more but I can se millions of others can do it wow the final product is great

[@ianchmp]

Nice build! Would love a voiceover explaining what was being done, and why.

[@domegaia]

Thanks, we are working on another video with a voice-over and more about the details.

[@itoibo4208]

They build frames to hold up the builds, built molds to make blocks made of concrete foam, and stuccoed it and painted it.

[@Greginc]

Awesome Video!!! You got your systems down like a well oiled machine. Great quality of video as well! Been watching for years! You guys Rock!

[@itoibo4208]

idk. That looked like they could probably do it again with a lot less work.

[@stephanienettles2555]

I absolutely love this build. I think the only thing that I would have done different maybe would be to put a petition up between the bedroom and the living room just to give you that sense of space and individuality as well as privacy.. it just gives you more freedom 🥰🥰

[@tommyboy2260]

Brilliant, Your building technology and creativity will continue to progress building methods for a better future especially for housing..

[@nancychong4650]

It turned out amazingly beautiful.

[@tinareaume7484]

Very cute. Personally I would trim it out with gingerbread moldings and some color. I like a French provincial look and I think it would be easy to do, albeit, probably expensive. I'm looking forward to more videos.

[@محمد-مجتبیٰ]

I would love to build this along my kid for him. Nothing less nothing more. Would be a fun project.

[@gie_melora]

Who doesn’t love seeing a mini castle built in warp speed! 💪🏻💪🏾🫶🏼

[@gie_melora]

Or maybe more like a huge igloo

[@domegaia]

lol :)

[@lesliethrasher3755]

I absolutely love it when there's a cool project like this and absolutely no explanations of what is being done or what materials are being used...oh wait...there's a book...

[@itoibo4208]

building a house. aircrete.

[@cjdonaldson8536]

Thanks for bringing us on the journey of the build. Beautiful

[@SourceEndorsed]

Lots of peeps for a build of such a small footprint!

[@panchomora2515]

Precioso y hermoso trabajo,, muchas gracias por compartir 😍😍🎉🎉

[@NasserQahtani]

26 minutes of creativity and pure enjoyment! Your work is full of energy and inspiration, and I truly enjoyed every moment of it. Such a beautiful self-build reflects your passion and amazing teamwork. Thank you for sharing this unique experience-looking forward to more of your incredible creations! Greetings from your follower in Saudi Arabia!

[@domegaia]

Wow, thank you!

[@Charles-g5w5g]

How many people did it take to build your 8 week project? Did you also have to pay them? How long would it take if just 2 men built it? If a husband and wife team worked on it how long will it take? Can anyone or a couple without construction/building experience do in in record time? Just asking because going by your title it looks like a dream come true in 8 weeks.

[@domegaia]

It's about 1000 person-hours in total. We had different numbers of people helping at various times, with more in the beginning. We had 2 to 3 skilled workers; the rest were volunteers and students who were there to learn.

[@Charles-g5w5g]

@@domegaia Noted - Thank you.

[@ricoloco2803]

Hmmm, that gives me an idea. I think I'll be holding a firewood class at my place next fall.

[@DuanTorruellas]

That's great , a nice home for one , or a cozy love nest for 2.

[@DoYourPeaceNow]

So it was an 8 week project and how many people worked on it? So impressed with how well done this video and the how organized the workers were. Also how much cement did this project take?

[@domegaia]

Thanks! It took about 88 bags of cement.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

i helped put a few of these types of homes up. colorado people have been quietly putting them up. the only difference is in floor heating.

[@LeonardMagnusson]

the guys you had working were pretty clean on the job site. makes it easier for all. tip this old guy hat to them. and your group on the camera work.

[@iomukulelov9620]

Good idea, good work, and good team. ❤👍

[@domegaia]

Thank you

[@7coloreddoorsclub]

That was awesome. I want to build that exact dome! Thankyou so much!

[@InvincibleJennifer]

I’m elderly and my house is too much work and expense for me. Im told I need to downsize or move into a retire community. But that sounds very lonely and final. A huge dome greenhouse surrounded by 6 dome houses, would bring my family together, I wouldn’t be lonely and I could leave my grandchildren a legacy vs a house to sell. I need to sell my house to do this. I’ll have cash. Can this be done? Where do I begin?

[@holgermessner851]

I’m not in the community of the Domegaia “movement”. If I were you, just contact the maker of this video. He can point you in the direction. Organizing a training project at your property. Finding volunteers to help you with your dream project. It shouldn’t be difficult to realize it. Sorry. I live in Panama. Building my own house - all by myself. Two story circular house. Locals call it already the “Castillo” and I haven’t my roof on top yet. I couldn’t get a permit with aircrete. I’m using 6” concrete blocks for my construction. All the best for your project! ❤

[@domegaia]

I love your vision. Taking your time for good planning and research is the key to success. You would want to start with an accurate design and 3D model so you can get a realistic cost and time to construct. You can contact us on your website if you want more details domegaia.com

[@Cheez1979]

Great idea keep your family close

[@holgermessner851]

@Cheez1979 With some families, you just are happy if they are overseas...... I'm in Panama and my siblings are in Europe. Just perfect 👌 🤫

[@davel144]

What a great video guys! What an awesome build! Thank you.

[@domegaia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@A_Dome_Dream]

so cool! cant wait to build my own.

[@nadezdavasic8746]

Nazdravlje!!!! Lepa je kao iz bajke,ima sve,a najviše dušu,pravi porodični dom. Pa NEKA LJUBAV ZDRAVLJE MIR SLOBODA RADOST SREĆA I BLAGOSTANJE BUDU ZAUVEK VAŠE I SVIH LJUDI NA ZEMLJI PRIRODNO STANJE I DA UŽIVATE DUGO U SVOJOJ LJUBAVI I SVOJOJ KUĆI. VELIKI POZDRAV IZ SRBIJE 🌿♥️🍀🦉👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😴

Beautiful place. Thanks for sharing.

[@domegaia]

Thank you!

[@vesselartedecor2455]

Parabéns pelo vídeo. Ficou lindo. Sensacional.

[@MerlenaAlonis]

Look up Jacques fresco he started the venus project in florida, in which he cane up with the design for building concrete domes.

[@YouMatter-UDo]

That was awesomely done!

[@domegaia]

Glad you liked it!

[@beyondthunderstick1578]

Pretty but way to labor intensive. Styro Crete domes can be shot in one day. Framed up in hours. Lighter weight and better R values. Cool project though. Stronger than styro Crete fo sure.

[@mrhyde3029]

That's what I was thinking. That was an amazing amount of effort for such a tiny build. Not to mention the amount of waste generated by the project. Ok for a one-off, but not practical on a large scale with this design.

[@danross344]

I think you did an excellent job. I don’t mean to be negative. Another thing I would’ve done is maybe bought my windows first and built the house around the windows to get them at a better cost Compared to custom windows.

[@domegaia]

That is a good point. He had an issue with the windows when they came the wrong size from the manufacturer. It cost us a bunch of extra time to modify our plan to use them. I would definitely get them made ahead of time in the future :)

[@bfarm44]

I might be nuts but this looks like fun to me 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@domegaia]

We think so too :)

[@reneeangus2521]

WOW!!! Wish I could be there to learn this with you.

[@Libra67jtc]

BRILLIANT!! 👍👍

[@peteaulit]

I hope that no tornado will blow this off or debris break the walls.

[@hanelyp1]

Also earthquakes and snow load.

[@domegaia]

It's an extremely strong structure. Windows are your weak point, as in any house.

[@jsaballa]

​@@domegaiaspeaking of weak points, the cuts you made to the walls to embed pipes are also weak points. I don't know if it would withstand magnitude 2 earthquake. 😢

[@OutlawAladdin]

This is amazing. But when you were carving out the pipe lines that scared me. How strong is the structure? Can in withstand a storm? Or hypothetically if the lawnmower launches a rock at the foam cement will it not puncture the house?

[@domegaia]

The aircrete that is being carved is very soft and easy to work with but it is then covered in surface bonded reinforced concrete on the inside and outside which is what gives me the structure incredible strength.

[@rflarson]

This is AMAZING!

[@domegaia]

Thanks!

[@cherrymay4196]

Interesting, but that’s one hell of a hard way to do it. I can’t work out why you wouldn’t buy an inflatable done and spray creat it. Would have been cheaper, faster and a better finish ?? 🧐

[@bryanprehoda]

This is art 😊

[@Amidini]

👍💯💖 magnifique I love it 😊. Bravo for the team .

[@Bitcoinbeacon77]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@TheLostMedici]

Nice timelapse - is this a commercial system - it looked like maybe a resin additive to the brick mix? From the finished look I thought maybe it was shotcrete sprayed over an inflatable form but that building system was unique.

[@domegaia]

Thanks. We have developed this system over the years and teach it to people who want to do cool DIY projects. It's straightforward for people with no building experience to learn. Other than the foaming agent, there are no unique materials or resin additives.

[@ЕваАрхарова]

Хороший проект, при условии, что есть большое количество человек, готовых работать бесплатно. И да, опираться о стены не рекомендуются - они с лёгкостью могут обрушиться.

[@aliaria5423]

fantastique ... thank you.

[@danelriqar4625]

What was the fabric used to create the egg-shell surfaces? Fiberglass matt? Landscaping fabric?

[@domegaia]

It is a fiberglass mesh designed for use in stucco. When used correctly, it has an equivalent strength to steel.

[@juanvilches530]

Hola, quería preguntarles por el molde para fabricar los bloques, lo hicieron ustedes o lo compraron, lo venden ustedes o donde lo compraron? Gracias

[@domegaia]

We have them made, but there are several ways you can make your own. domegaia.com/products/adjustable-aircrete-block-forms

[@kennethcoutinho4439]

Awesome 👌 Beautiful by the way how long did it take to build....

[@domegaia]

It took 8 week or about 1000 person hours.

[@toocat2000000]

Looks cool . Just a bit concerned that there doesn't appear to be any drainage around the structure and that could cause water damage and the building actually touches the ground .?

[@domegaia]

It's on a 6" slab with plenty of slope for drainage.

[@csk062353]

Very nice!

[@LeonardMagnusson]

nice work.

[@danwhiteman2529]

Awesome build guys.

[@CasuallyObservant]

Can you tell me why this was better than building a traditional type of home? Was it less costly, or better than some other method?

[@ProdavackaDivu]

The first three seconds he says it is super strong and insulated. Also from my knowledge concrete, “aircrete,” or earthen domes are all basically earthquake- proof and fire-proof

[@CasuallyObservant]

@@ProdavackaDivu - Thank you!

[@murraymadness4674]

It isn't..we built toughsheds in a single day one guy (me) that are this size. Just add insulation and done

[@lnwolf41]

I know aircrete blocks are very popular outside the U.S. What restrictions did you have to work with building this small structure? And what was the percentage of waste as you cut stuff out?

[@domegaia]

We didn't have any restrictions in this area, but we do have engineers who approve our method if we need to get permits in other areas. Like any building project, there is some waste but its not much.

[@CoreyChambersLA]

Looks like a lot of work. Seems like 3d printing is the future.

[@nicopace]

Wow!! amazing!

[@BenFlankem]

How are you handling getting some airflow into the house?

[@domegaia]

Windows, and a bathroom fan on an automatic humidity switch. There is also a mini-split to take humidity out of the air.

[@raytheron]

Innovative and excellent. What a concept, and what a build!

[@Naplesfrank154]

I live in Naples Florida and we seem to get hit with at least 2 hurricanes per season, how will this type of construction hold up against hurricanes? Is the dome painted with regular paint or a waterproof sealer such as drylock? Thanks so much. This was an amazing video, I liked and subscribed. Blessings to you. ❤

[@domegaia]

Thank you so much. We have done engineering for high-wind load and I would not be concerned about the main structure. It's way stronger than a normal house, and there is no roof to blow off in a hurricane, but the windows are the weakest part and could be an issue.

[@Naplesfrank154]

@domegaia Thanks for your response. Is it possible to hire your company to build one of these homes for me in the Naples Florida area?

[@evstafievcoach]

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[@mapuanakupuna3471]

Awesome!

[@guido69x]

One single window!? And wondering how hard those walls would be to hang stuff,a flat screen tv wont work on a curved wall!!😏

[@Alexnahar]

It's an air b&b. i would assume the people renting this for a week or weekend wouldn't be looking to hang items ......

[@kurtandlazanneilander724]

What is this drill-powered tubing bender thing I'm seeing (3:02)? Where can I get one?

[@domegaia]

Here is a link to it domegaia.com/products/tubing-bender

[@sorola]

Modern Igloo House . How deep is the foundation and how much of it is earthquake proof. Thank you.

[@j.patrickmaceachern9495]

Some people seem to forget that Dragon was originally designed for propusive landings from very start but NASA made space X change to parachutes for there belief of safer ???

[@CaseyKidwell]

Is that steel mesh or fiberglass weave you using over the aircrete blocks

[@domegaia]

It's fiberglass mesh with 150 psi tensile strength and is equivalent to steel when used right.

[@ianrusso8790]

sooo cool!!!

[@mg4mg281]

Wunderschön

[@HankHill757]

How strong is the block when an object is “shot” at it, like a 2x4 during a hurricane or tornado? Is it easily penetrated?

[@domegaia]

There is about 1.5” of reinforced concrete covering the aircrete so it’s pretty strong, probably stronger than a normal stud framed wall.

[@HankHill757]

@ Thanks. I’ve been interested in concrete domes for years, and aerated concrete when I discovered it several years ago. I’ve also seen autoclaved aerated concrete, which is very interesting but more expensive because it is made in a factory and cured in a steam pressure vessel (basically a steam sterilizer). Have you built any aerated concrete homes on the east coast (Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland) area? I want to see one in person. Waiting for your 2025 workshop schedule to see if there’s one I can attend. Thanks.

[@domegaia]

AAC Bricks is an option, but you are right that they are usually expensive because of the shipping. I'm not aware of any Aircrete Domes in those states, but if you can travel to Arkansas, you can book a stay in this on on Airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/1229686580891212986?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=d9339012-d001-467d-b7bb-1055ddfa533a

[@SistemasConstrutivos]

Simplesmente o melhor projeto

[@Scorpio77902]

So nice, Very Cool!! - Bill C

[@gauloisfranc1426]

Ça rappelle entre-autres, celle de Douvaine en France 1971, celle Unal en Ardèche en France, en beaucoup moins esthétique et pratique !

[@Steindustin1010]

Can you share some specs on the drill powered hoop bender?

[@domegaia]

Here is a link to it domegaia.com/products/tubing-bender

[@ilnurk]

Что это за краска на крыше, как у нее с защитой от дождя и долговечность? Красивый проект

[@domegaia]

It is a water proof Elastomeric Roof Coating

[@owenbanks3675]

Well done, I would like to know how man hours that took?

[@domegaia]

It's about 1000 person hours.

[@tooshay7396]

skillz!!! cost to build? I´ve seen binishells make the process less labor intensive. . but the cost of the blow up bubble shell(s)?

[@domegaia]

Thanks! It was $25k in materials, not including the furniture. We are working on a video with the cost break down.

[@bfarm44]

Are there available plans for this I could purchase?

[@domegaia]

Thanks for asking. You can purchase the plans in two ways. The plans only at this link: domegaia.com/products/diamond-dome-design-package Or our Dome Builders Academy is on sale right now for 50% off, and it comes with these plans and several others, so is the best deal: domegaia.com/products/dome-builders-academy

[@bfarm44]

@@domegaiathank you

[@josephyang4997]

I'm curious if you got all the right permits? Seems like there might be issues there.

[@domegaia]

This area did not need permits, but we do have engineering approvals, so we can get permits if needed.

[@josephyang4997]

@domegaia that's good to know! Thank you! 🙏

[@st.gregory]

You start building on live grass?

[@fortinoquijadateran7041]

EXCELENTE!!!

[@Ohsage1111]

Do you do workshops? I would love to come learn.

[@domegaia]

Thanks! We do; you can check them out here: domegaia.com/pages/workshops. We have not released our 2025 schedule yet, but it should be soon.

[@richardshultz6834]

That is really really awsome but it is so labor intenseve that no one could afford it. Looks like something around 2560 hours labor. Thats like 130,000 labor in todays market.

[@domegaia]

It's around 1000 hours. It looked like a lot because we had quite a few volunteers and students there to learn at different parts of the build, but once someone knows how to do it they can do it quickly.

[@genevievebarker943]

WOW!!

[@Charles-g5w5g]

Just out of curiousity, how is it that "Locals Laughed at Our 8-Week Dome Project - Now They're Amazed". I don't see where or how this has happened. It's a nice and cute little project but as far as locals go ...?

[@rubenskiii]

It’s called clickbait.

[@MrRj7926]

I have my doubts that he took the materials and construction crew with him. They likely were sourced, you know, locally.

[@Goodwalker720]

They are amazed that it hasn’t collapsed yet. Aircrete is light, but those walls are still sooo thin!

[@domosgoldd]

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[@unique11124]

@@Goodwalker720 Yeah their undersized mixing equipment puts them on the back foot.

[@mohammedsafouane3227]

Muy guapos, yo vivo en una cueva bajo tierra en España.

[@raymondswarmer1433]

I’d be interested in where this was built. What are the building codes in the area.

[@domegaia]

This was in Arkansas; there were no building codes :). Our engineering company approves our designs so we can get building codes for other areas.

[@murraymadness4674]

There are areas of texas where you can build anything without a permit.

[@bfarm44]

I need one for a dad dome.

[@ThePOTUSofMatthewEmbryBradshaw]

I’d like to see how this held up with a tree or snow on it

[@redbugg99]

I was specting some king of electronic glass opacity at the push of a button for the window and door for privacy.

[@domegaia]

That would be cool!

[@redbugg99]

@@domegaia some privacy is needed. I'm Not a fan of curtains lol

[@crookedandsteep]

I have 100 acres in Hot Springs AR I’d love to have some of these built on.

[@domegaia]

We'd love to talk to you. Contact us at domegaia.com

[@jumaresquillo7111]

What do call that pipe bender using a cordless drill?

[@domegaia]

We call it the Magic Tubing Bender: domegaia.com/products/tubing-bender

[@War_Hammer]

love it

[@CyndiHarrington-qv9mt]

So how much did it cost materials wise to build THIS

[@domegaia]

It was about $25,000, not including the furniture.

[@sweep1884]

I want to build at least one of these but I have no idea where to begin!

[@mojo5023]

Do you have any upcoming workshops?

[@domegaia]

We will be releasing workshop dates for 2025 early next year!

[@LucidDreamer54321]

Aircrete looks great. But it is so fragile you can break it apart with your hands. It is just barely strong enough to support its own weight.

[@domegaia]

It has a compressive strength of around 100psi. Yes it is fragile on its own but very strong with the surface bonded reinforced concrete that is applied to the surfaces.

[@thedgilsc1579]

oki that's nice, and look really cool, but there is no dressing ? and in shower ther is no map waterproof under tile ? I don't know what is material used for brick but if concrete it will sauna summer and fridge winter. curious to see house under thermic camera. Curious to see price of windows, it should cost a lot with this specific form.

[@domegaia]

The shower area was all waterproofed before it was tiled. That was the pink stuff being painted on. The mini-split AC unit keeps it nice and cold. The aircrete is insulating, and the walls have thermal mass. It was in the high 90s while we were building, and once it was closed in and we turned on the mini-split, it easily cooled it and kept a nice even temperature. One morning, we turned off the AC, and it didn't need to be turned back on until 4pm in the afternoon despite being in full sun and 95 degrees outside.

[@kevinjames4405]

what is the netting stuff that got plastered in?

[@domegaia]

Fiberglass mesh.

[@sabineschmitz3733]

Super ❤️👍

[@LeonardMagnusson]

i have seen cave homes also. same thing. what it like making something that will out live you?

[@stephanienettles2555]

I absolutely love this build. I think the only thing that I would have done different maybe would be to put a petition up between the bedroom and the living room just to give you that sense of space and individuality as well as privacy.. it just gives you more freedom 🥰🥰