Dome Buildings are Cost Efficient, Part 4

Should Builders Rebuild Traditionally or Rebuild to Prevent Future Destruction?

Another reason to build with a dome design is that domes are very cost efficient, considering their energy efficiency, longevity, lack of roofing problems, low maintenance costs, integral strength and versatility in design.

Concrete domes run a bit more than custom built houses of similar quality and finish. However, given the durability, strength and energy efficiency, the dome building costs less in the long run. A buyer can build a simple one-bedroom, two floor dome house for as little as $80,000 or a luxury home for $400,000 or more. The luxury home can have skylights, cupolas, dormers, garages and high profile entryways. Dome plans are readily available from sellers on the Internet. There are dozens of dome factories and middlemen selling dome houses in the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia. Many Web sites boast that their plans are simple enough for the layman to build.

Some factories will even send a project manager to oversee the construction. Small dome houses do not even need special equipment for construction. (Environmental Directory, EcoBusiness Links)

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ecobusinesslinks.com/dome_homes.htm/