Van Life | From My Van to Aircrete Dome Home!

[@MariaDiaz-of6qz]

This kind of constructions, but with mud only is becoming popular as low cost houses and friendlier with the environment as well. I like it! ❤

[@LadyBugout]

Yes!!🙌🏼

[@markkimmerling4251]

Love the aircrete domes. Someday when i am wealthy i will put dome neighborhoods throughout the usa for elderly and travelling nomads . I want solar to power the community and green houses as well. Dreams!

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome. You should connect with these guys. They’re good people☺️

[@angie_LA_LA_]

What a beautiful vision/intention! I too imagine dome communities (and shared gardens) all over the place in days to come. Ooooooh, it's gonna be SO RAD!!!

[@jcinadr]

Great video. It was a pleasure working along side you at the workshop. The blocks form a fairly light insulating substructure (well light is relative I guess-the blocks weighed about 10lb each, but it is a LOT of blocks). Most of the strength comes from the skins. I think one shot hints at this - in this case there was fiberglass mesh lath in the first coat of plaster. That was installed as the walls of the dome went up (after we cleared about 5', we lathed and plastered the first 4' for additional strength before we continued higher). That said, the finished structure is quite strong. One thing I will add - While I still love the concept after the workshop, the workshop did show us it is labor intensive. But that is to be expected when you are building something out of about 1k blocks, virtually all of which need to be to fitted. The workshop was well worth the experience, and most of us look forward to working on more domes in the future.

[@LadyBugout]

Yes!!! VERY labor intensive 😝

[@SoulSpark-g9p]

I did a workshop with Dome Gaia back in 2019 in Baja, Mexico. What a fantastic experience. Dome Gaia is a very conscious and spiritual based company. The instructors are awesome. I worked with Rafa and Iggy who were amazing. Our group was well balanced (men and women) and we all bonded beautifully. Some of us are still in touch. Currently I am looking for land in NC and envisioning my dome house and future retreat with mini domes for lodging and retreats. Glad you had a great experience and what a beautiful dome!

[@LadyBugout]

Sounds like a very similar experience. So cool that you found land where you want to build!!! 💪🏼🙌🏼🐞

[@TheBlueOwl21]

What a very interesting concept, really love that window !

[@LadyBugout]

There are so many cool things you can do with it!!!

[@marthabradas8873]

Thanks for sharing this experience Dee! I have never heard of this before, and I think it's beautiful! Wow, such an interesting build, I would love to visit there. Great video and topic Dee, Thanks!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you enjoyed it!☺️

[@HollyKelley-e6n]

LOVE THESE . THANKS GUYS .

[@LadyBugout]

Yes! They’re very cool 😎

[@BlindViews]

That is very cool. I was surprised to see how light the block was. Interesting stuff.

[@LadyBugout]

It was very cool to work with. I learned so much☺️

[@glendahill]

What a great workshop to attend, looks amazing

[@LadyBugout]

I had a great time learning and working-well worth it!!!

[@martykong3592]

:) GO Dee! And WOW! It looks like construction that would be ideal for those of us needing a more sustainable home, and even more so for those on west coast in wildfire country! I think they also withstand high winds well too! ALL the BEST and safe travels, stay WARM as most of us have had the Arctic Blast :( Cheers!

[@LadyBugout]

It was great learning about the efficiency and benefits 🤗

[@debc7765]

I believe the house would melt in a wildfire.😢 Also, foam is not environmentally friendly.

[@Camille_Lee_Æon]

So cool!!! I am actually going to be taking up Welding. The classes are from Feb to May. I want to be able to make certain things on my van without paying a fortune to someone else. For example, I want to turn my under-mounted spare tire area into a hidden lock box with access from inside the van...and a custom roof rack and swing-away basket rack I can hitch to...oh...and still thinking about how I want to attach a winch. My only fear is the problem I have with my hands. I have to atleast try and adjust as needed😊.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Love your ideas and ambitions!

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! Yep, only one way to find out 🙌🏼💃🏻💪🏼

[@rebeccalong3416]

Gabriel looks like Johnny Depp!!! Love the buildings. What a great idea.

[@LadyBugout]

lol! I’m sure he’ll be happy to hear that. ☺️

[@douglashoward5738]

That’s a very forward thinking means for sub stainable housing units.Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful!☺️

[@doubled5037]

Very interesting. What a great skill to have. Thanks for sharing!

[@LadyBugout]

Very welcome🫶🏼

[@VanAllaN52]

Hi Dee , even though the building of Dome Houses with Aircrete is an exciting concept , here in the UK buildings that have been built with Aircrete have been found to have structural damage and are having to be demolished . Aircrete has a relatively shorter life span than other building materials , with this in mind just be careful if you are considering investing .

[@LadyBugout]

Interesting 🤔 thanks for the heads up!

[@helenknefley8148]

Good for you Dee😊

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks. 💪🏼🙌🏼💃🏻

[@ritatharp5238]

Very interesting Dee, I had never heard of this before.

[@LadyBugout]

Yep! I thought it was worth investigating 😝

[@rrhopewell]

That’s awesome. I love that concept

[@LadyBugout]

It was worth checking out more about it!

[@MHM-Nautilus]

Thank you Dee- always educational and entertaining. Bless you.

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome🥰

[@HappyTailsandHappyTrails]

This was really interesting! Thanks for sharing!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you enjoyed it!☺️

[@jam7661]

really awesome video. excited for the new direction of your channel :)

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@jgm9927]

I think the aircrete idea is an extremely clever idea. From a conservation standpoint, it is a win for everyone! Make it fun!

[@LadyBugout]

It is a very interesting way to build☺️

[@CLdriver1960]

That build looked like lots of fun, and learning a new skill as well. I love your sense of adventure! 🤗

[@LadyBugout]

Yes! It was fun😊

[@dream2be611]

I love this idea.

[@LadyBugout]

Me too🤗

[@rebekahfrye7934]

I can't express how excited for you I am right now! New adventures and experiences, new friends, future possibilities, and learning new skills abound!

[@LadyBugout]

Yes!!!🙌🏼

[@suesue1764-r8c]

Interesting. Thanks for your calm no b.s. video

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you🥰

[@SweetiePieTweety]

You are an adventurous woman! I did a brain retraining program hosted in Austin about 10 years ago that had a restaurant with garden food prepared fresh daily on site. I was wishing I could go back and eat there daily, it felt good on the body! Texas girl not in Texas anymore but I have traversed those outback’s a few times in boots with fishing rods stepping over longhorn steer patties. Some interesting characters for sure 😊 Covered in concrete mix everyday had to be a bit taxing. I’m more than a bit sensitive to the building products being used, but if I wasn’t that would be cool to play with on a small scale model board mice size for a season before taking on a full scale project 🤷‍♀️

[@LadyBugout]

Yes, it took several weeks for my hair and skin to recuperate after being surrounded by concrete dust😜

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Lady bug out, you are beautiful inside and out, even when covered in concrete dust. Thank you, for this informative video.

[@LadyBugout]

Hahahaha thank you 😝

[@RileyDoesLife]

Oh WOW! This looks SO cool!

[@LadyBugout]

It was so cool😎

[@robertstanley3253]

Love your spirit Dee.

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks, Robert😊

[@janlint7434]

Wow, how interesting! Their buildings are gorgeous! I love all the curves. Thanks!

[@LadyBugout]

Yes! And I didn’t show some structures they’ve done elsewhere that are so beautiful ☺️

[@markrenfrow9873]

Hey Ms. Dee ! I've watched a few vids about aircrete, and other non-standard construction methods/materials. (Like used tires and earth, stacked bags of earth and hempcrete blocks.) Good on you for letting folks know that Sticks and Bricks isn't the only way to go.

[@LadyBugout]

Yes, I have been researching earth ships and other methods too!☺️

[@_Merica_USA]

Another Great Video gorgeous 👍 Great content, keep up the great work!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you so much!!😊

[@supersonicdevin3212]

Wow really cool.

[@LadyBugout]

It was cool and fun to learn about!

[@donnabacon4681]

How exciting! What a blessing that you were in the right place at the right time! Thanks for sharing! I will definitely be checking out this! Enjoy your weekend!! Stat warm! xxoo

[@LadyBugout]

Yes! It was great timing☺️

[@sarahloy2699]

Really interesting. Thanks!

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you enjoyed it!☺️

[@elainebarclay9625]

I love this! When I retire and spend more time in my van, I’m going to find interesting residential courses to do. I’m UK based.

[@LadyBugout]

It’s very fun. I am learning so much.☺️

[@cathieperezreyes]

Ah, this is what you were telling me about!!!! Love it! Thanks for showing us what it’s all about. Take care my friend ❤❤❤

[@LadyBugout]

Yep! Now you know 😝

[@clarasmith1873]

That is so interesting.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you. I thought it was☺️

[@TannaPhillips]

This is so awesome!!! Ty for sharing!!’

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!🥰

[@kimconnollysolocampermarri467]

Love your vision.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you, Kim☺️

[@rita.l.russell]

How cool!

[@LadyBugout]

It really was!🤗

[@craftytraveler9238]

What a great idea. Very interesting.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you think so!☺️

[@kimprocarione5473]

Very cool.

[@LadyBugout]

💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@EdTrucke-y9c]

good day lady bugout my name is edward ,new to your channel found it while checking out other van build videos , i watched several of your videos and came across the one where you camped in the hiawatha , i moved to the u.p. two years ago thought it would be a great idea to live off grid so i purchased a cabin with 35 acres in the middle of the hiawatha , it needed a lot of work , it was late august when i started work on it and by september it was already below 32 at night and still had no heat source so had to leave and find an apartment , ended up in iron mountain it was the only place i could find that would except my pets , planned on getting back at it in spring but decided to sell instead, just being out there 1 hour drive away from escanaba and munising was a bit much , so i purchased a van and started my build , so far the walls and ceiling are insulated with havelock wool a moisture barrier and paneling i used owens corning pink board for the floor insulation . it's a little to cold to work outside now but look forward to spring and finishing build , plan on exploring everything the u.p. has to offer love it up here . i have a red van as well if you see me out there camping , riding dirt bikes , mountain bikes , hiking stop and say hello you have an amazing personality and would love to meet you . safe travels

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome. I will keep an eye out next time I’m around there!☺️

[@steveboykia4746]

Awesome video Dee, you never fail to impress, well done keep going 👍

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks for that!🥰

[@PolarB36]

I always find videos like this very interesting. I love homes built in economical ways and natural ways that are outside the norms and standards. I’ve always loved being a bit weird and unique so homes built in unique ways are fascinating! Have fun kiddo and keep shining your light! 😉❤

[@LadyBugout]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love looking into unique structures and building materials too!

[@Free2b.Z]

Wow! I love this new way of building so much. Never heard of it before.

[@LadyBugout]

It is very innovative! I enjoyed learning more about it!☺️

[@chistinemartel9043]

Perfect educational video on alternative living.

[@LadyBugout]

Glad it was helpful! 🙌🏼

[@womantowomen101]

Hi Dee, there is also an Alternative material called Rasta (spelling?) it is concrete and vermiculite in about 2’ x 5’ blocks. Also in Patagonia, Az there is a group that teaches adobe builds amount many wonderful skills. I lived there 15 years. I loved that town! Love your videos!!

[@LadyBugout]

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to check it out.😊

[@elizzbethjiminez4817]

Very cool

[@LadyBugout]

🥰

[@RedheadedWritinghood]

That is so cool, Dee! That is a beautiful place. But I do have a question: Do you know how these homes stand up to severe weather? Like, tornados, thunder storms and hurricanes. 🌹Red

[@timrodatz1274]

That would be my question also, then can that be built anywhere. I'm trying to get disability thought about Van Life, buying land put a Camper on it or Park Model, Condo etc trying to figure the way to live on disability near East Coast Beach

[@LadyBugout]

They are supposed to be able to withstand a lot of conditions. As I’m new to it-I’d check with the guys in this video and their website 🤗

[@timrodatz1274]

@@LadyBugout I did allot of searching found out they did say they stand in storms, tornadoes and hurricanes then again they build theirs mainly in Hawaii and Thailand. Other places around the world that's their helping workshops. Say if I had land and wanted them to come it would be a workshop. I did see they're will be one in Texas, Utah and Montana sign up think they was $1,595 something like that. But that's a way to go and learn how to build one yourself a DIY

[@bertkelly7650]

I'm a fan of the person in the red van.

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!!!☺️

[@deeoh3708]

Wow.. super idea!! Love the idea of making your own home.

[@LadyBugout]

It’s a future goal!!!☺️

[@leanne7306]

So cool!! I love the window too!

[@LadyBugout]

It’s fun because you can really have so many choices for how to shape things.😊

[@LaineyBug2020]

Ooooh, would be perfect to paint like a Ladybug 🐞 when you make your own!

[@LadyBugout]

I like your thinking!!!☺️

[@HettyHartpreneur]

That is so cool! I love it! 3x!!! That must have been a more than wonderful workshop! Tnx for sharing this......I so have to move to the USA 😊

[@LadyBugout]

I had so much fun learning and doing!!! It was awesome 💃🏻💪🏼🙌🏼

[@Time4Xploring]

Never heard of Aircrete. Seems like a environment friendly alternative to building. Thanks for sharing!

[@LadyBugout]

My pleasure. Glad to share things I’m learning about🤗

[@jasonjones5213]

Cool place, looks like it would be fun.

[@LadyBugout]

Yes. It will be awesome!

[@ncwomanparker1708]

That is such a cool idea. Thanks for this.

[@LadyBugout]

You are so welcome!

[@dfros1957]

Thank you for sharing. I always had an interest in this. 👍🙂

[@LadyBugout]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!🙌🏼

[@maryeberle8994]

What beautiful buildings and souls! I attended straw-bale building workshops and was amazed at how natural materials can create such beautiful buildings. Are people currently building with straw bales?

[@LadyBugout]

There were a few in attendance that had straw bale homes. They sounds interesting too💃🏻

[@AadanmaxamadCusmaan]

Go ahead,do it🎉

[@LadyBugout]

💪🏼

[@mtnlayde01]

Very interesting

[@LadyBugout]

It was so interesting 🤗

[@thisaccount765]

Wow! Do these remind anyone else of real-life Barbapapa houses? Any other children of hippies out there who remember those books? 🤣 Really cool material! I love this concept!

[@LadyBugout]

How funny!😂

[@rexrules]

Wow, so light. This is so cool

[@LadyBugout]

It was very cool🤗

[@GF-pc5bt]

Cool idea….

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks. It was a great learning experience ☺️

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

Pretty awesome

[@LadyBugout]

I found it fascinating 😊

[@MelodyMcclendon]

You seem not to have any worries bless you!

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you!!

[@HOPEbus]

Ahhhh 🤗 how cool 🥰 Look at u always learning new shit 🙌🙌❤️ I just love it 🤗 Sounds like this place is goimg to be magical 💫🙏❤️🌱 Thanks for sharing Love ya 💫

[@LadyBugout]

Oh yeah 💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@frankbooth1129]

Very interesting, Dee, with lots of labor but I can see the possibility of a red Lady Bugin dome with black spots.

[@LadyBugout]

lol! You are seeing the idea 😂

[@BunnyPlaysHere]

OK when you told me about this adventure, I was super excited to see the video itself and now it is here and oh my goodness it is just as you had described it absolutely fabulous!!!

[@LadyBugout]

Awww I’m so glad you liked it🥹🙌🏼

[@chrisp7652]

One of the most stunning homes I have ever seen was done by a woman I dated for a while. She built a geodesic dome which was not much to look at in the inside but was gorgeous on the inside. I have always wanted to build a container home or a geodesic dome.

[@LadyBugout]

Very cool!!!😎

[@holgermessner851]

Greetings from Panama. I actually was looking to build with aircrete. But I got a “NO! No!” from the municipal office. I was only allowed to use local products to get a building permit. I still build a circular 2 level house. The local call it already “De Castillo” because they think I’m building a German castle. Even on the delivery papers it says: Calle de Castillo….. We don’t have road names yet where I’m building. I do all by myself. 😂 - Nice video. When I talked 5 or 6 years ago about Domgaia, my friends were thinking that I was stupid. One of my buddies, a Mexican who lived in Canada, returned to Mexico to build his retirement house. He always thought that I was nuts. Guess what he was building? Right. A dome house. I was shocked and jealous at the same time. Well. He said he didn’t apply for a permit. Go figure it out.

[@LadyBugout]

I’m glad you were able to build your castle -even if it was without aircrete💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼

[@holgermessner851]

@LadyBugout Still need to finish the walls on the second floor. I'm an old handicapped guy, and it gets really hot after 1pm, I just work 6 hours a day on it. This month all will be finished with the walls, I hope. (Rain season 🫣) Next months or the following month, the roof. I am not in a hurry. Still waiting for power to be put into the area. The power company says always that they are behind. But soon. What ever that means in Panama.

[@jenniferparrott8260]

I love this Dee. And it Texas, it gets so hot. Domes are great for electric HVAC efficiency. And with the stellar insulation, even more efficient. Texas is one of the most expensive states besides Cali for electric cost per kw. Great call and excellent video!

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks. It was a great thing to learn about ☺️

[@lovelyblondeblu]

You and I have so much in common! I have been living in a van for 3yrs. My goal is to one day build an aircrete dome. Possibly in Panama. Lol

[@LadyBugout]

That’s awesome! They are very cool💃🏻

[@keith3694]

Cool

[@LadyBugout]

💃🏻🐞🚗

[@JS-hd5uy]

Cool! Been curious about aircrete, for a future tiny home also!

[@LadyBugout]

It was very interesting to learn about for sure!😊

[@CookieMonster_1969]

That was cool👍

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks! I thought it was very interesting ☺️

[@kimsargeant8126]

This is intriguing. I wonder if this construction is appropriate for the north country. I know people who have made straw bale homes, which seems chancy with the humidity we get and chance of rain while building. I like the idea of masonry mass for cooling in the summer and holding heat in the winter.

[@LadyBugout]

Check out their website for more info on that 😊

[@naytawalker9705]

Excelent experience🙂👌

[@LadyBugout]

Thank you☺️

[@facingthestrange]

Love it! I want to go to one of these workshops and thank you so much for sharing! I’m not sure where I’m going from here, but I hope it’s somewhere along those lines.✌️❤

[@LadyBugout]

It was worth learning about it. I enjoyed myself☺️

[@beroberowinger424]

thats very cool!

[@LadyBugout]

💃🏻🙌🏼💪🏼 it was cool!

[@sandranyren3986]

Love alternative building! Have you checked out Earthships and strawbale building methods? Always learning 😊

[@LadyBugout]

Yes I have! I’m fascinated by them too🥰

[@frankmnowickl9010]

Interesting

[@LadyBugout]

I thought so. I loved learning about it☺️

[@KarenBlair-w6u]

You’re near me! Had no idea this was in the area. Very interesting.

[@LadyBugout]

You should check it out!!!☺️

[@ManWander]

way cool!

[@LadyBugout]

I thought so too. 💃🏻😎🙌🏼

[@sherried79]

Awesome! Although, I think I would shape mine differently so it was easier. Lol the done part looks hard. I would definitely like to do the workshop in the future. Happy trails

[@LadyBugout]

That’s the amazing thing is that it can be used and shaped in many ways!!!

[@sherried79]

@@LadyBugout yes, really cool stuff! I was thinking about using cob before I saw this.

[@mrabrasive51]

How much per sq. Ft.?

[@LadyBugout]

You can check on the website Domegaia.com

[@gov683]

Always had a dream of self sustainable place people could come to relax and reconnect with self and universe

[@LadyBugout]

That’s a great dream!!!🥰

[@vickiesweitzer8625]

Those are cool. How well do they withstand weather?

[@LadyBugout]

They are very resilient because of the structure and materials. Check out more info on their website domegaia.com

[@handheadman]

I bet that material would work well as part of an Earthship style home.

[@LadyBugout]

I think so too!

[@FlyinDogRecords]

I wonder if air rete could be made with self healing concrete...

[@LadyBugout]

I don’t know…there is a lot more info on their website domegaia.com

[@scottdurkee9162]

Wow, very cool 👍👍 does the dome have to be that tall ? What about other shapes ? What weight can walls hold ? What about electric and plumbing ? …sorry about so many questions… very interesting. Looks fun

[@LadyBugout]

It was very interesting. I’d suggest going their website. They can answer your question better than I can. I’m just learning.

[@marksadventures3889]

Cool.

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks. 😊

[@raveninavaniam9438]

WOW ❤❤❤ WOULD I EVER LOVE TO HAVE A FEW OF THESE BUILT ON MY PROPERTY !!! I wonder how they hold up in heavy snow ??? Northern Wisconsin here. I want my land to remain a Sanctuary with small dwellings here for friends ❤ Blessed Be !!!

[@LadyBugout]

That’s a good question! I’m sure they would be happy to answer any questions☺️

[@donnahibbard1774]

Does this meet building codes? Florida we have hurricanes.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

Domes are the best structures to survive hurricane force winds.

[@donnahibbard1774]

@@janeysiegrist5061 Just did research. Hurricane Ian destroyed dome homes.

[@LadyBugout]

I would check on the website. I’m new to this😊

[@donnahibbard1774]

@@LadyBugout I’ve been researching and it has excellent reviews. Thank you for getting involved and posting the video, you are appreciated. ❤️ There just isn’t much that can survive high category hurricanes and tornadoes.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

@donnahibbard1774 that was built on an already eroding Island in the 80s. Multiple hurricanes damaged it and it had been abandoned since 91. Please research more than what pops up in the first 10 articles, and at least read about it before you use an example of a dome home destroyed by hurricane Ian.

[@Michelle-bw1xg]

Thanks for sharing this! I adore the doorways and that a layperson can do it with training. Will check their site. Hopefully they touch upon how to get a lot that will approve this construction, and where in the states this will not be appropriate.

[@LadyBugout]

Yes, please check out their website for more!!!

[@jeanstrait2904]

I didn't understand audio on their web site. Amazing video. Thank u so much. I can definitely see u in a beautiful small dome home. Do these homes have windows that open, do they have plumbing and electricity?

[@LadyBugout]

Yes and yes!!!

[@lifewithnana6958]

How is the condensation or water seepage avaoided! What is the tensile strength?

[@LadyBugout]

Those would be questions for the done guys at domegaia.com

[@melodyforbes5361]

Amazing ❤️🚐

[@LadyBugout]

Thanks, Melody!☺️