There are many different designs and options in homes in any part of the United States. While most follow very traditional designs from Bungalows to Ranch-style homes and American colonial or Victorian styles, not all are designed to be environmentally friendly and to harness as much of the natural heating and cooling ability of the surroundings.
A very different style of home and one that is designed to work with the environment is the dome home. There are different options in eco-friendly dome homes, and not all homes with this shape are truly green homes.
The Style
The choice of eco-friendly dome homes, which may also be called a geodesic dome. This is a true style and not just a partial change to a roof structure on a traditional square or rectangular home design.
The true dome home has a spherical shape and is often built with two stories to maximize heating and cooling capacity. The exterior walls curve, as does the ceiling, which means there is less waste space in the home to heat and cool. This helps to lessen the carbon footprint of the home and also provide lower energy bills throughout the year.
Additionally, these are typically open space types of designs. This allows for very natural air flow around the outer walls as well as through the interior of the home, creating a more consistent temperature both when heating and cooling.
Benefits to Consider
The top designs in eco-friendly dome homes are a great match for any size of lot or property. They often feature outdoor living spaces, including decks and balcony areas, and can be designed for any size home, giving both home buyers and builders a lot of options.
The shape of the roof and the walls of the dome homes make them more resistant to wind and storm damage, and they are often less costly to build than a traditional home design with the same square footage.
