I hope to build a concrete dome home for my next house (many years away most likely). I have researched all types of dome homes and other alternate construction methods extensively and feel a concrete dome home offers mutliple advantages, especially if it is partially underground.
- Ultra energy efficient. Very cheap to heat/cool.
- Almost indestructable and low/no maintenance. Impervious to hurricanes, tornados, the elements, storms, etc.
- High security, especially when designed correctly.
- Unimited interior design because all interior walls are non-load bearing walls.
- They blend in with the earth more than a regular stick built or box house.
- They're just plain neat!
Here are a few sites to check out:
www.aidomes.com www.cloudhidden.org www.earthshelter.com
My other, more "traditional" choices would be concrete insulated form construction or structural insulated panel system construction. Do a web search and you can find info on both types.