This luxury DOME HOME was built in just a few days

Take a look inside the iconic dome home in Sedona, Arizona! This construction is built with balloons and spray foam, and it can be assembled in just a few days. The dome home featured in this video is extremely energy-efficient and has a futuristic aesthetic. For decades it has been turning heads from locals and visitors. Today we hear from the original builder and take a look inside with the current owners, whom have turned some of it into a unique Airbnb. Their goal is to expose other people to the benefits of this type of home construction.
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[@jenniboo9441]

Your channel has the coolest houses. Regular trailer based tiny houses are fun but there's only so much you can do within the boundaries provided by the trailer. You always feature unique and interesting homes

[@TinyHouseGiantJourney]

Thank you! I appreciate that you like the content - we try to keep it fresh!

[@DawnOldham]

I'm seeing this two years later and I find this house to be absolutely stunning. It's so beautiful and peaceful! I'm ready to create one myself! ❤

[@TheChenny73]

My father was the actual contractor for the dome home and the Xanadu homes in Wisconsin and Orlando. Sadly he passed away in the 80s due to exposure of the chemicals in these homes. I got actually photos of me as a five your old on the sites when they blew up the bubbles and sprayed them with foam.

[@tmemyselfandi9849]

I was thinking the same thing, wondering what compound chemicals were used? however, they did not en discuss this at all. I am very sorry for your loss. I can feel your sadness. It is so sad that we have to question almost everything in order to make informed decisions. So much great ideas with very little knowledge of long term affects.

[@rickb1387]

The only reason I’m considering a dome house is so I can live in the Gulf. Where there are Hurricanes. Dome homes survive the winds and if they can be placed the right way, they can survive the surges as well.

[@jennifercarter9047]

Same reason we are looking into it.

[@peterrimel8170]

Same for me

[@FormerArea51]

It is an understanding on the want to build one but you can’t get a traditional building loan to help make it happen.

[@rdaalways2286]

My mom and dad had one, but inland. It survived a tornado that destroyed a A frame next door. I was in the dome house when it hit. All I could hear was the shingles flapping some as it literally walked around the roof. That was in Texas too. Outstanding! I would buy one myself in a heartbeat. They are very nice. Plus if you have 3 doors spaced around the house, the air flow is really great and no need for a ac unless you don’t like humidity on a hot day. It is very energy efficient.

[@waynefitch990]

I built one 37 years ago and still live in it. It's awsome. We had a sort with over 100 mph winds and it was like a breeze

[@jemma50]

Very cool space! It was both interesting and disappointing - I was hoping for a tour of the whole place. ♥

[@latriciacagle4873]

Check out the link in the description. There are 82 pictures of the home.

[@jemma50]

@@latriciacagle4873 Thanks! I should have checked that out. 😊

[@delmacapagal1097]

The owner of this structure is fortunate to live in this magnificent home. It's a work of art. By the maker and the owners.

[@21Guitars_]

Is there somewhere, where the designer talks about the construction method more in depth? For instance, is it aircrete on the rebar? What's the outer shell made of? How does waterproofing work?

[@kiesakay5338]

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[@azplanner4546]

We've been inside this, but we live here, so it was easy to see it.

[@sharong8511]

Have you always lived in Arizona? (We experienced a heat wave recently that was likened to desert temperatures here in British Columbia. One town, Lytton, reached a high of 49.6C (121.3F), Canada’s highest ever recorded temperature.)

[@jcrefasi1]

@@sharong8511 That is just awful! I have lived in south Louisiana for most of my life and the Fl Keys for 7yrs and the hottest temp I can remember in my 65 plus years was 101°F with a heat index of 110°. And that only happened twice. Our highs normally are around 98°F or 99°F in July and August. I just can't imagine 121°. Our humidity wreaks havoc on our heat index. At 100° I am incapacitated and in front of the AC!! Those who don't believe in global warming need to open their eyes!!

[@azplanner4546]

@@sharong8511 Not all our lives. We moved here about 30 years ago. We've had Temps that high a few times. The only thing we don't have is the humidity. Not having the humidity helps when you sweat from the higher temps by evaporating pretty quickly.

[@sharong8511]

@@jcrefasi1 It reached 95F inside our house at the worst moment, right before we fled, mother, daughter and 20 year old cat, to a motel with a/c for three days. I had filled a plastic container with cool water for my mom’s feet which were red and swollen, constantly emptying and filling ice cube trays, bringing fresh water to the cat who was sprawled out on the floor barely moving. It was really frightening and overwhelming. I am 60 and Mom’s in her eighties. We are blessed with having the funds to flee the house. Many people died over the worst three days and nights of unheard of heat, something around 700 souls. The day after we left I broke down and sobbed to a perfect stranger. The little town of Lytton is no more. 90% of it burned down because of the extreme heat. They had ten minutes to gather necessities and get out of the area.

[@sharong8511]

@@azplanner4546 Arizona is truly a beautiful place. You are blessed to live there. Thank you. I always forget about the humidity factor. We’re not waterfront but close enough to the ocean that we have Arbutus trees nearby. I think the Latin name is Madrone? Aka strawberry trees. Most of them are dying from ? It’s a shame, they are lovely and unusual trees with reddish brown bark that peels naturally.

[@wingsbeyondthegardengate1246]

Wow the new people have done a great job of renovating this place. It had gotten pretty run down. Sedona is so highly sought after I was afraid someone would buy it for the land and tear down the "crazy colored Easter eggs" so relieved to see this beautiful rehab. Huge congrats to the new owners for their vision.

[@brutalhonesty5138]

I was hoping you showed the kitchen. It would have been nice to see it.

[@splashesin8]

I do like these shapes. I loved making miniature things like this when I was a kid just playing❣️❤️ So, of course the idea of living in a giant version appeals to me.

[@arielledavisson8172]

I loved the original builder! My favorite building so far.

[@johnellis6959]

I remember they had a very similar house in Gatlinburg, Tn during the 80’s and 90’s, it was called the Xanadu House. Very cool.

[@judithhallstapes7738]

loved this particular home....for many reasons. Thank you.

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

I absolutely love this home! It’s a beautiful design and a wonderful concept to share it with others. The only draw back for me is the white walls in every room. I need color but that is just my personal preference. Even with the white walls it is a spectacular home! Cheers

[@lipshot2nite]

Concrete can be painted inside and out. I've loved these homes ever since my visit to Italy, Texas I've always wanted one. I'm single, not sure if I could build one myself. But my income might not support it. Praying one day I'll have one, small for me & 2 cats.

[@rdaalways2286]

Me too!

[@nicholasforrester8587]

Remember white reflects the sun's heat. And being in the desert, I think the color white is appropriate.

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

@@nicholasforrester8587 That makes a lot of sense. Cheers

[@buddymccormack8668]

You have a way of Finding Amazing content for your channel ! I can't wait to see what next weeks video will be.

[@spiritflower6640]

i remember many fun parties in that domes family home... creative joy for sure! the fountain was beautiful and complimented the energy and feel of the place... as did the mushroom pedastle bed... the largest dome was a recording studio... they used to be different colors on the outside too. Nice to know of the new life of this unique place. It was calming to be in that space. I imagine guests really enjoy their stay their! Sedona is still a special place... even if overrun by tourism and retirees now!

[@traceystarling1930]

Wh

[@traceystarling1930]

On the east coast we have hurricane safe round homes.

[@atanvardo5730]

I just love offgrid homes. Specially dome and geodesic homes, they are really cool and beautiful! I didn't know about that contstruction technique using baloons. Very interesting and practical! The home featured in the video is very cool. I dream of living in a dome home someday, but for now the circumstances of my life don't allow me to do so. I would construct a more futuristic dome house, and probably consisting of more than one dome. Perhaps four. I don't know. And I would seek for a more futuristic look, but not exatcly synthetic. I mean with a rustic aspect but somewhat resembling a sci-fi contruction, all with round and curved shapes in the interior, but all naturally lit in the day. The cabinets would be as much as possible integrated with the house, made of the same material which the house itself would be made of. I would aim for a sustainable, eco-friendly house.

[@mawulu3981]

Amazing people, what a great out the box thinking, thank you for sharing, truly excited!

[@Chu6um]

I've been looking for contractors who actually build dome homes, but they are difficult to find. Most of the ones I've found simply show photo albums or DIY information, but little else. Still interesting seeing all the possibilities out there.

[@Mo-yh5md]

If you find contractors can you please post and update as a reply! If I find any ill do the same.

[@AgentL-yv1kl]

yes i would like to know also

[@amylu1735]

Find anyone who does it well?

[@AgentL-yv1kl]

@@amylu1735 No ,has anyone managed to find anyone at all?

[@realmorgan3075]

There people who can build them for you but the real problems come from insurance companies, loan companies, building codes and home owners associations. If you really want to build a dome home, you have to do it outside of that whole system. Otherwise, be prepared for alot of red tape and extra expense.

[@kellydarrah3679]

I remember seeing this home on HGTV years ago, they were showcasing unique homes. Except back then, each dome was painted a different bright color and it was owned by a family with kids.

[@lizinawe]

JUST LOVE THIS HOME AND THE PEOPLE!!!

[@catharinabellekom2013]

I would love a home like that. thank you for sharing.

[@michellenelson7899]

Absolutely beautiful

[@j.v.1973]

Wow! I am impressed! I live in Arizona and would be totslly interested in the Air B &B! Looks so beautiful. I will check it out.

[@bweaver760]

Cool home of domes. Great acoustics for music making!

[@linedanzer4302]

I've had occasion to pass those dome homes a few times and always wondered what they looked like inside. Very interesting concept.

[@lipshot2nite]

It's energy efficient and safe

[@rdaalways2286]

Yes they are. Electric was very cheap. There are no dead spaces. I would love to buy one. My mom and dad had one and I really loved it.

[@TousifShaikh987564321]

fell in love that futuristic design and economy 😍❤

[@jimmcintyre4390]

Another awesome video. That house is the epitome of Sedona. I’d love to build one.

[@del5629]

We were there 3 yrs ago…didn’t see the dome, we’ll go back just to see it!

[@davidwayne9982]

LOVE your videos--- I've always liked seeing unusual and unique homes--- by the way- you have an absolutely GORGEOUS smile.. (just an honest well deserved compliment- nothing more)... :) THANK YOU for your wonderful videos..

[@luisv7117]

Congratulations what an incredible home wow I love it thank you for sharing it with us

[@Itried20takennames]

Beautifully decorated.

[@shoop5959]

I stayed there with my son and daughter-in-law a couple yrs ago. We enjoyed it! I recommend it if you get the chance. It's comfortable and unusual. Perfect for Sedona!

[@debralopeznacario6175]

How do you get information on it

[@shoop5959]

@@debralopeznacario6175 There's a link in the description. Airbnb Sedona.

[@williammaldonado3516]

The type of house that I would like to live in! Awesome 👍

[@johnwilliams640]

Beautiful

[@takeaminute2144]

Would have liked to see more of the interior.

[@cherokeegrandma4135]

Very interesting 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing this Video 👍🏼👍🏼

[@cathylynnpietranton]

This is totally awesome ❤

[@aprilmiller5121]

Absolutely gorgeous!! I just wish that we could have seen it very space. Much love from Oklahoma.

[@franco912]

I like it very artistic and out of the norm, feels like on another planet.

[@EmpressVicky0116]

I love this way of living ❤️❤️❤️❤️I hope to have one build one day.💛💛💛💛

[@edwardwonghaupepelutivrusk5189]

How about, instead of a dome, you built an oval? Same materials, but orienting the broad sides to the morning and evening sun. Thin side toward the noon day sun would limit heat absorption during the hottest part of the day. Emulate a termite mound. They know what's up.

[@ridermak4111]

You can have just about any shape of elipsoid that you want. www.monolithic.org/ But for the reason you describe it isn’t needed. These domes are pulling the earths temperature from the lowest point of the concrete footer throughout the uninterrupted concrete of the whole dome. It’s like turbocharging the E-rating of the closed-cell foam layer that is on the outer side of the concrete. monolithicdome.com/

[@jonpaton4449]

Yes you can build and egg shape

[@horohito]

This reminds of the Flintstone mansion 😃

[@crimson4066]

Oooh, I love that fireplace!

[@anelisa4]

Amazing! 💖

[@RandomGreymane]

I love monolithic sprayed domes! Some part of me wonders if they can be DIY constructed using aircrete which is lighter but sometimes easier to work with. Regardless they are so cool!

[@lukesvensson6108]

Yes I believe so, check out aircrete harry!

[@John-zi4ii]

Awesome !!

[@minalitalreja]

This is excellent

[@Sindollx666x]

Awesome home & lovely couple!

[@angyt1070]

Very cool. I want one too!

[@mowattlavern62]

Spectacular, I'm contemplating a dome home

[@rickb1387]

I am as well. So how much cheaper is this type of home? Anyone who builds them? I’m 65. Not touching a hammer.

[@lydiacamacho2345]

I love your dome houses, i want to know more on how to build these

[@roxannhanrahan7639]

Love this place!

[@ebonylamb4871]

Oh wow, that is NICE!!!

[@lisathompson4273]

What a beautiful space. An amazing home. Can you get a full in depth tour please as that would be so interesting to see it in its full beauty. I would live there without hesitation and without a doubt I would stay there ie rent the air b&b part of it if Lisa UK xxxx

[@eglantinepapeau1582]

it looks like a luxury DBZ home , i absolutely love the aesthetic

[@andibowe6890]

Love this!

[@jerrywhidby.]

Reminds me of the elephant huts of Ethiopia, and Musgum mud huts of Camaroon.

[@sep6598]

I was just coming here to say this.

[@jerrywhidby.]

@September I went to your channel to see if you were interesting. I watched your cop video. It disgusted me. "Driving while black", "dirty cops"? You didn't know why the vehicle was pulled over, but were prepared to make assumptions and accusations. There could have been a warrant out for a dangerous person. Maybe they were looking for someone, and the person in the vehicle or the vehicle matched a description. This was around the time of CHOP in Seattle, so cops were likely being more cautious. There are a number of reasons for having four police cars there. I've seen three for traffic stops quite often in the last couple of years. Why not? It likely intimidates any would be cop killer. You and the other onlookers kept feeding each other more conspiracies. You did nothing but reinforce each other's preconceived beliefs. It greatly saddens me that you seem to have an interest in education. Teachers should be full of love, not negativity. Over 200 cops have left the police force since you made that video. Seattle just saw a 26 year high in homicides. Your sentiment is a grain that added to a heap. Which lead to less police, and higher crime rates. I doubt that you will accept that you played a role in the suffering of those citizens. I hope that one day you see what hate is doing to you, and let go of it. Table 43a Table 6 expanded homicide data

[@cathybt]

beautiful....

[@rwheeler4156]

Very cool!

[@janetgraham-russell4476]

It reminds me of the Baba Papa and Baba Mama books.

[@poseidon8680]

This is really interesting!

[@jackie9834]

Beautiful ❣️

[@melaniestarkey7868]

Thank you

[@jimt6739]

WoW !

[@sidilicious11]

Fabulous! Makes so much sense, perfect shape to get through the climate changes. Anchors one to a purer Earth connection . Great social spaces!

[@gigiis526]

Purer earth connection? You sound like a new age freak!

[@sidilicious11]

@@gigiis526 You sound judgmental.

[@roberthancock3539]

Where can I find more information on the construction design and methods? The builder’s claim of R-85 insulation seems preposterous but I’m open to evidence and would like to know how that was achieved.

[@brendah4773]

Very cool ❤️

[@williamstamper5395]

This home is an idea one can really enjoy to really live in.

[@bevtrue6937]

Awesome. Plus i love the music

[@robertcoogan1070]

I love your intro - new? And great video!

[@patronnoel6334]

Truly inspired

[@catherineshoemaker9106]

New subscriber here... Love your channel. Tiny homes in all shapes and sizes

[@manymusings]

How wonderful! I wonder how a home like this would hold up in the humidity and cold of Missouri.

[@jimmcintyre4390]

That’s a great question. My guess is fine, as you do have concrete buildings there. I hope someone answers.

[@manymusings]

@@jimmcintyre4390 we have homes with a concrete like exterior but they usually have brick behind it. Tornado alley here too.

[@protonneutron9046]

better than ANY other home in the state

[@clarionthechronicle7268]

Very Nice

[@belindamiller7808]

Wonderful concept for an accessible home. Easy wheelchair access. Could install glass elevator. Concept still used in Trulia.

[@stinax31]

awesome

[@kellybell6715]

WoW cool

[@larsstougaard7097]

Cool 😎

[@trishalivingston1051]

Tried so hard to convince my ex husband to do this, or at least explore and/or look inside. He just was immovable, and of course it was a lost cause. They are so strong, interesting, and really ideal for almost every climate. Anyway, thank you for sharing today. Wonderful, .. and so appreciated.

[@syolyte]

Great in disaster prone regions where one can't have basements or other underground structures. Tornado alley.

[@betsydonato6817]

Excellent Geodesic alternative textiles for interior quarry dome design .

[@ecologicaladam7262]

Interesting structure - and indeed home 👍 And yet another advert for Airbnb...

[@originsdecoded3508]

I think this is my favorite built so far.

[@chukwuemekaofoche7522]

It's funny that this is called futuristic, because people in the Sahel region of Africa have being building structures like this for centuries

[@carlneal9130]

I like it

[@rajibgohain1476]

Really coo.

[@fast-rich]

beautiful hausa 😉😉😉

[@erstwhile6163]

I would love to see round edge floor rugs in those lovely spaces.

[@5DNRG]

Sedona is so authentic.

[@Daysgobye52]

Too much talking, not enough showing. I wanted to see the inside.

[@user-vo4gs8pg1r]

Мне очень понравилась эта пара)👍

[@DOMIRdome]

"This place looks like a magical oasis of tranquility! 🌟 A dome home not only captivates with its appearance but also provides a sense of security and comfort. I'm enchanted by the harmony and positive vibes emanating from every corner of this beautiful place! 💖✨ #DomeLiving #SafetyFirst #PositiveVibes"

[@SuperBotanica]

I think this idea comes from the italian architect Dante Bini - the balloon technique is called Binishell

[@shushuyu]

omg it looks nice..is this the beginning of tatooine?

[@ndb5952]

It’s exactly like a Barbapapa house! Barbapapa is a toddler animation series from the 80s. I always wanted to live in one, or a treehouse.

[@warriorprincessharmony]

I love these unique looking and very organic homes. Problem is that I don't like it when people come into my home, past the living room. Home is a sacred sanctuary to me, so I wouldn't share it with people. With the exception of family and very close friends. At least if the domes had entrances that don't intrude into the main house, that'd be awesome.

[@Arizona-Desert-Rat-Realty]

Interesting, there is a Family Building Foam domes down here in Cochise County, but in a different sort of way very affordably. Lucky we have the Owner Builder Opt Out permit down here that give folks the opportunity to build alternative such of structures with out the Hassle of normal permits.

[@sunseeker4775]

I want one! 😳

[@elainecannavo9072]

Some people are so lucky. All I can do is dream of living in one of these Domes. I was never lucky to own a home in my life .But everyone around me has there own place. I live in a one bedroom Apt I hate it so much. But you guys are Lucky good luck with these gorgoues Domes.

[@jeremynv89523]

It's unusually well decorated. I wonder who did the interior decor? It looks professional.

[@PR.PANPET]

อยากมีบ้านแบบนี้อะ 😊

[@thebamabirds8182]

Great design. I think ill consider building in this way with one exception id use hempcrete instead of concrete and i dont think id use the balloon system but because the hempcrete is so much lighter rebar and bamboo perhaps