Peggy Atwood MONOLITHIC DOME Construction Slideshow Mobile

This is a slideshow of my Monolithic Dome construction project, begun in 2003. Please visit www.catskillmountaindomes.com for more info. Background music my own:
. Beyond the Dawn instrumental (c)(P) Mountain Girl Music / BMI
. The River instrumental (c)(P) Mountain Girl Music / BMI

[@everhappy6312]

So excited!! We are starting next week building our Monolithic Tri-Domes home ❤

[@Domelady]

Most excellent! Please document everything!

[@everhappy6312]

@@Domelady will do!

[@lilajtblue]

Great job, you had lots of help 👍 I hope someday I get to build one, not so big. Just a 2 person monolithic dome home, 1 master, 1 small office, 1 1/2 bath. Not big, but not small. Maybe the 800 circular plan. We're having hurricane's and tornadoes more than ever. I just want to feel safe. Congratulations on your home!

[@protonneutron9046]

I love the aesthetics of the flowing lines of the structure. Of course that it is tornado, bullet, fire, termite, hurricane, earthquake and hail proof doesn't hurt either.

[@carpenterfamily6198]

I played that at the slowest playback speed. Very nice.

[@bigwu100]

I love the music, so upbeat and positive, great video.

[@antadefector]

Great, great job! This is very nice looking from outside. Can You tell how much of space left unused between domes and on sloping area between floors. Very nice! Best regards, Goran

[@rawmark]

Truly a lovely home. Thanks for sharing it with us. :)

[@Mr3andrew3]

Excellent job documenting. I'm definitely doing this.. Thank you, *A.

[@jindoisland]

Beautiful!

[@whb1968]

Cool!

[@smkibler]

One of the better overviews of start to finish construction of dome in under 10 mins. It would have been better slowed down some. Slides transition before I could both read the caption and digest the picture. Thanks for sharing.

[@protonneutron9046]

Change playback speed to 1/2

[@jpksculpt1]

Hope all is well Peggy! We enjoyed our tour in 2004.

[@ashliemilano]

Thanks for the video I really enjoyed it. If it isnt to nosey of a question, I'd like to know the square footage of your lovely home and get an idea on the cost to construct not including the land. I am really interested in dome homes and would love to have one of my own someday.

[@eaglescliffs]

you have showed us the better side of life and a home thks , you really make me considering seriously to build one but Peggy what is the cost to build one as your ?

[@Hulious777]

when i settle down, that's what i want. a humble monolithic home with nature right outside the door. how hard was the financing for this?

[@360eagleeye4]

super music and super building. Cannot reach your site. Thanks for sharing

[@bioglassmusic]

one day. I like that air-form shape a lot.

[@Domelady]

Thank you! Monolithic domes have been criticized for their lack of aesthetics, but I have received many comments about the pleasing look and the "most feng-shui ever" quality of this dome.

[@pheenix42]

@EasternMerchant Nope, just an extremely strong and well-insulated house! =D

[@robertbissett]

Hi Peggy! Just discovered your video...very cool.

[@lslvn]

someday..I'll have one too :) LOVE these MDH's

[@ptutty63]

is it easily heated cooled .would yu radiant heat.cost cost to stick build comparison

[@yolandacamargoaponte2658]

It looks amazing !!! I love this house is it possible to build a house like this one in Canada?

[@Domelady]

Yes you can! There are several in Canada and Alaska www.lifelinedomes.com/

[@forteanthreat]

Where an I get the plans? any regrets? I think i'd have to go with round windows

[@talkin2ya]

this is cool , thnx for sharing i want one now.

[@villejohn8926]

beautiful house

[@SofoniBeats]

Did you design this house or was it a model?

[@Domelady]

The design is completely my own. The technology for the dome and airform is by Monolithic.

[@SofoniBeats]

@@Domelady Cool I studied architecture under one of Frank Lloyd Wrights student...forgive me I had an accident so I can remember his names but my credentials prove I am telling the truth. I love your house...cool to meet another designer. Maybe one day I can make enough money I can do the same. Be blessed!

[@rodibremo]

A dome, inded! But a very classic home.

[@sharonnahwegahbow276]

fantastic, a bit fast though. hard to read and look at the pictures at the same time without missing them both. lol Looks like you all did a great job. How is it living there all this time? Just as cozy as when you first moved in?

[@Domelady]

Very cozy, very efficient. Electric bill has never been over $55/month, even in winter when radiant heat used.

[@Angelsum143]

Nice house? How much it cost to build to build Nice home?

[@Blackrain4xmas]

very cool! Oooo! How about adding an attached dome greenhouse?!!

[@brucegibson818]

Any problems yet? Seemed like the rebar was placed to close to the foam to give any actual reenforcement. IMOO.

[@Domelady]

On the contrary. If you look closely, the rebar is pinned to the foam about 1.5-2 inches off of it, thus allowing the concrete to be sprayed behind it, being totally encased in concrete once it is done. The strength is incomparable.

[@KMH1203]

Your website link is broken. Where do I find info on building a dome using this method?

[@Domelady]

Monolithic.com

[@richasay9077]

How many square feet does it work out to? The website in the description is not functional...

[@Domelady]

+Rich Asay 3100 sf

[@gizliliman1]

any update from this dome after 10 years?

[@Domelady]

The dome has been occupied since 2005, and continues to have exceptional insulation qualities. There is maintenance, as with any structure, but the thermal mass provides heating and cooling beyond expectations.

[@TPYXIDIS]

fantastic !

[@heygramsgrams2616]

liking this idea more n more

[@Domelady]

@amedtiffany - the music in this video is the instrumentals of my own songs. Not available online, but available for licensing.

[@Seahawksl1969]

That's exactly the "kit" I want, but it must be very costly to have done.

[@Domelady]

Not sure what mean by a 'kit'. The design is my own, and the technology is developed and promoted by Monolithic, but otherwise the same procedures apply with regard to blueprints, contracting, etc. The cost per sf is also comparable to a regular house, which for a custom home, is quite reasonable, at about $125/sf.

[@Seahawksl1969]

@@Domelady By "kit" I meant design of the design of the layout and footprint. I have seen it elsewhere as well. A larger main dome sloping downward to another dome. It is the design I want, but in my opinion... The cost should be far less than standard construction costs. I was in construction for over 30 years and built many residential and commercial buildings as well as giving quotes. Based on materials, labor and equipment usage, no dome structure should equate to more than 1/3 the total cost of a building of the same square footage.

[@Domelady]

@@Seahawksl1969 Between the shell and the slab, 200 tons of concrete. Spray foam for 4900 area feet. Cost of airform. Clearing the land. Many mistakes made, as no local contractors had a clue how to deal with a curved exterior wall and custom contractors had to be brought in to rip out and redo a lot of work. Still pretty good all-in cost, including the land, for $125/sf. However, I am just one creative person, and as I said, the design was 100% my creative vision. You should contact Monolithic (www.monolithic.org/), as they have decades of experience in the worldwide construction industry.

[@schade12]

tell me please how many times that can use this airform

[@protonneutron9046]

for a monolithic dome, one time. For an ecoshell, about 100 times

[@Domelady]

Kamal - On a monolithic dome, the airform protects the foam insulation, so it remains in place. With an ecoshell, there is no insulation, so the airform is peeled off the concrete and re-used as long it can be, without getting damaged, usually at least 8-10 times.

[@bagiee1]

..nice....its good...but too heavy construct... i like dome houses that can be build in one day...

[@jennykackley4315]

how many sq ft and what was the total cost?

[@Domelady]

3200 sq ft / $125/sq ft

[@Domelady]

That includes cost of the property

[@protonneutron9046]

@@Domelady A COMPLETE steal

[@EasternMerchant]

my GAWD is this some kind of Nuclear Bomb Shelter?

[@schade12]

please i want to buy airform and its air pump

[@Domelady]

Go to www.monolithic.com

[@schade12]

Yes i See it but i found just the rounded circled but i want the air Form that has tree circled portion in one

[@Domelady]

Please contact the company. I cannot help you.

[@Charlie19501]

Hi, they are ridiculously expensive. I plan not to use them. I will make round rebars...just like igroos...then attach chicken fences...apply cement step by step. They will be ok and save budget. I am not an engineer.

[@schade12]

good even i thouth that i sew some videos li you said

[@ElliottWMills]

youre welcome!

[@tubularguynine]

Radiant heat AND a wood heater is kinda redundant, isn't it? Well, better to have it and not need it than the other way around, I guess.

[@Domelady]

The radiant runs when not at home, the woodstove is used when at home. Also, if the power goes out, the woodstove is necessary. Not quite off-grid.

[@Domelady]

Get some facts from a google search: carbon emissions from concrete production. Not as much as you would think. And, It only has to be done once, not every 40-50 years like most houses built today.

[@buffalo_chips9538]

now if we could just figure out a way to do it with hempcrete..

[@protonneutron9046]

NOT a good idea Buffalo, www.monolithic.org/blogs/presidents-sphere/hempcrete

[@onfireforJESUS75]

Looks really neat however these would only work if yoj got lots of land. Awesome though love the look like something out of sci fi movie. Would work awesome with snow loads with dome.

[@Domelady]

+Owen Einarson No, lots of land is not necessary. A very small dome can be built, just like a small house can be built. One dome with a 30' diameter does not take up much space.

[@VasilyKiryanov]

Nice design. But i dare not even TRY to estimate it's "carbon footprint", with all that concrete...

[@protonneutron9046]

Concrete is very carbon friendly when total situation is factored. Local materials means not transporting across country. This house replaces about 200 wood homes due to its longevity. It saves about 50% on energy usage. About the greenest house you can make Vasily.

[@mrsavoy66]

stop it ,carbon foot print...,give me a break.a work of art my friend .player hater.

[@Fektthis]

needs a nice round hobbit door to be perfect.