Concrete Domes:Fire-Resistance, Hurricane and Earthquake Proof , Part 3

Housing, Hurricanes, Earthquakes and Dome Buildings
Should Builders Rebuild Traditionally or Rebuild to Prevent Future Destruction?

Reinforced concrete domes can withstand hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, falling trees, snow loads and wind loads. (American Ingenuity, Inc.)

The surface area of a dome is one third less than that of a standard rectangular building. The outside walls of domes are also reduced in comparison to rectangular structures. The reduction of surface area and the use of uninterrupted insulation saves more than 50 percent in heating and cooling expenses that are measured in EPA Energy Star ratings.

Reinforced concrete domes can withstand hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, falling trees, snow loads and wind loads. (American Ingenuity, Inc.)

Contrary to the volatility of wood structures, called “stick-built” houses, concrete domes are fireproof. Since hundreds of traditional homes have been burned during forest fires of California in recent years, the concept of making homes more fireproof during the building phase is essential to their preservation.

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