What problems does Monolithic Dome Technology solve when compared to traditional construction?  Many!

(Read below for some of the many problems solved by choosing Green Dome Living as an alternative to standard multifamily construction.)

Problem: Destruction of housing by natural hazards and risks to personal safety.

Solution: Whether hit by wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes, buildings constructed using Monolithic Dome Technology are the most likely buildings to survive.  All while protecting the most valuable assets – the people inside.  One huge residual benefit is lower insurance premiums due to decreased risk.

Problem: Everyone wants to save energy but it’s difficult to find opportunities.

Solution: Green Dome Living.  Our multifamily housing design makes Monolithic Dome Technology and its many benefits much more accessible.

Energy Efficiency of Monolithic Dome Technology is at least 50% greater than standard buildings.  Such extreme energy efficiency is expected in Green Dome Living’s flagship design based on past performance of Monolithic Dome Technology.  The reason is minimal seams in a tight building envelope with superior insulation (about 3 inches of polyurethane spray foam) and substantial thermal mass (about 6 inches of concrete).

Result: interior heated or cooled temperatures easily maintained for an extended period of time.

Residual Benefits: Amortization analysis will show each building pays for itself through energy cost savings over time.  Decreased exposure to energy price inflation.  New construction makes it easy to install advanced HVAC tech like ambient air heat pumps and energy recovery ventilators with HEPA filters to further improve energy efficiency and ensure best indoor air quality.

Problem: High maintenance expenses for aging, standard multifamily buildings equals high common charges that can hurt asset values and strain personal finances to the breaking point.

Solution: Green Dome Living’s flagship design ensures lower maintenance.   Beyond the extreme durability of each silo style dome tower’s superstructure, cementitious stucco is the most likely exterior finish.  It is highly fire resistant with lifespans of 50 to 80 or 100 years depending on environmental conditions, with only occasional cleaning and repainting in the interim.  The material savings by avoiding the replacement of asphaltic shingle or flat roofs every 25-30 years results in lower maintenance expenses while reducing carbon footprint. Concrete on the interior side of each dome superstructure also avoids the risk of mold, mildew, and termites, etc. that damage standard buildings.  This also protects indoor air quality to avoid risk of “sick house syndrome”.  Your physical and financial wellbeing are top priorities.  Protect them with Green Dome Living’s superior design.

Problem: Embodied carbon emissions in construction are a substantial portion of global carbon emissions.  Some estimates indicate global carbon emissions caused by the architecture, engineering, and construction sector cause 37% to 39% of global carbon emissions.  Nevertheless, we all need a place to live.

Solution: Green Dome Living’s round design. Round buildings use about 11.4% less material to enclose the same area when compared to a square building.  Compared to rectangular buildings with a 2:1 ratio of base to height, circular buildings use about 16.4% less material.  The materials efficiency comparison only gets bigger as rectangles get longer.

Problem: According to most estimates, the average lifespan of a multifamily building in the USA before demolition is around 50 to 60 years.

Solution: Green Dome Living’s durable construction avoids carbon emissions from demolition and the new embodied carbon and expense of replacement buildings.  This helps preserve asset value while importantly conserving resources and preserving the natural environment. Domes are among the strongest, oldest structures in the world.  Monolithic Dome Technology takes inspiration, in part, from the Pantheon in Rome, Italy. The Pantheon’s current concrete dome construction is about 1,900 years old since its completion in 125 AD.  Meeting our present housing needs with Monolithic Dome Technology will meet the needs of future generations too.  The indefinitely long lifespans of Green Dome Living’s buildings reminds one of the quote, "Blessed is he who plants trees under whose shade he will never sit." – Anon.  Perhaps we should update that quote to read, “Blessed are those who build to provide shelter for innumerable future generations.”

Problem: Large energy requirements make traditional building types heavily dependent on utilities.

Solution: Superior energy efficiency makes Green Dome Living buildings a top choice for development in locations either off-grid or with unreliable utility infrastructure. Combining our buildings with on-site renewable energy, battery storage, a backup generator, water cisterns, filtration and satellite internet will enable Green Dome Living buildings to provide uninterrupted delivery of the high quality-of-life Green Dome Living residents deserve.  Reducing energy consumption by at least 50% compared to standard construction means at least 50% less on-site energy infrastructure. Decentralization and independent self-reliance are easily within reach with Green Dome Living.

Problem: New construction is loud, causing disturbance to neighborhood tranquility.

Solution: Monolithic Dome Technology features indoor construction that greatly reduces exterior noise.  As depicted in the video linked above, almost all construction activity (i.e. superstructure and interior buildout) is inside the airform.  Green Dome Living makes it a priority to respect your neighborhood right from the start.