pardon my slapping … pardon my slapping you tikmondo, but this dome is originally designed by timberline geodesics or pacific domes, and thus was designed to be built by the owner, not some fancy construction company. If you don’t know the history of the home or the owner personally, kindly stfu.
Exactly. there is … Exactly. there is no hope for me to fall into the realm of dogma. I will only walk on the path that has been lit up by science and your claims are diversion from that road, you see. It’s an ideological standpoint, not a scientific one. It’s Al Gore dogma, and I simply wont stand for it. Also, your personal attack was pathetic. But hey, what do you expect from a MMA fan…lol
couldn’t agree more … couldn’t agree more. a lot of these pretenders think that so long as you have solar panel on your roof and a prius parked in the drive way are you automatically green and ecological.
Houses can be BUILT … Houses can be BUILT in a green manner to. Like, you don’t use carbon energy, and such. You use clean energy. And you have to explain that whole “it requires 3 planet earths to..”. Because that sounds a bit extreme. And then again, ecery person *won*t* have a house like this, at the same time anyway, because you have to count with children, students, families, etc. Maybe a planet and a half?
in other words this … in other words this style of living is NOT sustainable for all the humans in this rapidly depleting planet. If every person on this planet was to have a home and a lifestyle like this, then we would require at least 3 planet earths to satisfy their needs.
you mama does! lol … you mama does! lol
no buddy, your common sense does. if you are building a home that is way beyond your needs. like most of these McMansions or Green McMansions.
and it takes enormous carbon energy and materials to build then i call that extravagance. you see, its not just about how energy efficient your home is. but you also have to factor in the embodied energy of the house. in case you didnt get that. it means how much carbon energy and material was expended to build the dam thing! Capice?!
i meant to say ” … i meant to say “this is extravagant living”. sure you can have quality/beauty in your home and it will still be green. but extravagance does not equal green. if you don’t agree….then i’ll explain it to you…lol
You want to see a … You want to see a true green home? You Tube Earth Ships! This is another home in the same style as all the others -unsustainable. Why are we consuming wood like this still? We have tires and so much garbage to sanitize and use as insulation!!!! But no, we keep cutting down trees to consume them. Consumers = Parasites of the Earth. I Borrow the energy that I return to the earth as everything else does. Any One CAN TAKE TAKE TAKE.
this is a great … this is a great design. u can tell a lot of thought went into designing it, though i do agree with some of the comments abt how wood may not necessarily be the best option and bamboo would prob be a better choice for “green” housing..
They’re quite neat, … They’re quite neat, but I wouldn’t wish to live without the aesthetic qualities of vertical walls. I think in this case I’d be more inclined toward a turf home, but I wonder how well the dome would be if it were founded on a vertical, subterranean structure…
@030151 It’s not … @030151 It’s not controversial, there are just some here who like to whine before they develop a clue as to what they are talking about.
If some below took the time to look at the site detailing the building of this dome they would find it is very green and far exceeds conventionally built homes. That would take a modicum of effort and then they wouldn’t have anything to whine and about acting like they have a clue.
I guess the big mouths think “conserving” brain power is green.
Who would have … Who would have thought that this dome would be so controversial?! LOL. Most all of the comments raise good points. Bamboo composites? …h’m …I hadn’t thought of that one – where does the glue come from? Nevertheless, the importance of forests to the ecosystem(s) is beyond question. And that’s “forests” not woodlots or plantations. Look at N. Africa and the Mid-East… all that used to be forest before us. The Amazon is our last chance. When that goes – all goes. And it is going. Bye, bye.
yes i know that..
… yes i know that..
my point is i think the 60% savings quoted only pertains to specific $ on the structural framework materials..Not everything else that goes into the house…not even the few interior walls and other materials…and all that solid-wood paneling as you were pointing out… numbers like that are easy to fudge greatly without the full story.
it’s a beautiful home but not so green IMHO .
read all my … read all my comments, I have nothing against the dome it self. what I have a problem with is wasting a bunch of wood and then calling it “green”. you could build one earth bag too. lexan is not as green as using glass since its petrol based and will have to be replaced every 5 years or so.( it fogs) go ahead and build with aluminium, but is that a renewable resource? bamboo is better. your choice of the word “obsolete” tells me you don’t work in this industry. 98% of homes stickbuilt/drywall.
only running/ … only running/rhizome bamboo is invasive
and only if not kept in check. not clumping type.
otherwise i agree with you
bamboo will grow from florida to canada so im sure its by you someplace.(perhaps not processed)
How green can you go when you’re living in the desert? Check out the geodesic dome!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Nice place. …
Nice place. Buckminster Fuller rules!!!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
@EgaoNoGenki – He …
@EgaoNoGenki – He said radiant heated
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
pardon my slapping …
pardon my slapping you tikmondo, but this dome is originally designed by timberline geodesics or pacific domes, and thus was designed to be built by the owner, not some fancy construction company. If you don’t know the history of the home or the owner personally, kindly stfu.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Lolz you two are …
Lolz you two are too funny so is he not living green because his home still uses regular power or a fireplace?
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Exactly. there is …
Exactly. there is no hope for me to fall into the realm of dogma. I will only walk on the path that has been lit up by science and your claims are diversion from that road, you see. It’s an ideological standpoint, not a scientific one. It’s Al Gore dogma, and I simply wont stand for it. Also, your personal attack was pathetic. But hey, what do you expect from a MMA fan…lol
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
boy! you are …
boy! you are hopeless. what do you expect from a Tehrangelino…lol
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
couldn’t agree more …
couldn’t agree more. a lot of these pretenders think that so long as you have solar panel on your roof and a prius parked in the drive way are you automatically green and ecological.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Houses can be BUILT …
Houses can be BUILT in a green manner to. Like, you don’t use carbon energy, and such. You use clean energy. And you have to explain that whole “it requires 3 planet earths to..”. Because that sounds a bit extreme. And then again, ecery person *won*t* have a house like this, at the same time anyway, because you have to count with children, students, families, etc. Maybe a planet and a half?
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
in other words this …
in other words this style of living is NOT sustainable for all the humans in this rapidly depleting planet. If every person on this planet was to have a home and a lifestyle like this, then we would require at least 3 planet earths to satisfy their needs.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
you mama does! lol …
you mama does! lol
no buddy, your common sense does. if you are building a home that is way beyond your needs. like most of these McMansions or Green McMansions.
and it takes enormous carbon energy and materials to build then i call that extravagance. you see, its not just about how energy efficient your home is. but you also have to factor in the embodied energy of the house. in case you didnt get that. it means how much carbon energy and material was expended to build the dam thing! Capice?!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
At what point does …
At what point does quality/beauty turn into extravagance? Who puts that limit? You?
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
i meant to say ” …
i meant to say “this is extravagant living”. sure you can have quality/beauty in your home and it will still be green. but extravagance does not equal green. if you don’t agree….then i’ll explain it to you…lol
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
why do you have to …
why do you have to live in a garbage house to be green?
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
this is luxurious …
this is luxurious living, NOT green living!
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
At 2:01, he says ” …
At 2:01, he says “the floors are -rated- heated?” I didn’t quite hear it right.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
You want to see a …
You want to see a true green home? You Tube Earth Ships! This is another home in the same style as all the others -unsustainable. Why are we consuming wood like this still? We have tires and so much garbage to sanitize and use as insulation!!!! But no, we keep cutting down trees to consume them. Consumers = Parasites of the Earth. I Borrow the energy that I return to the earth as everything else does. Any One CAN TAKE TAKE TAKE.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
this is a great …
this is a great design. u can tell a lot of thought went into designing it, though i do agree with some of the comments abt how wood may not necessarily be the best option and bamboo would prob be a better choice for “green” housing..
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
They’re quite neat, …
They’re quite neat, but I wouldn’t wish to live without the aesthetic qualities of vertical walls. I think in this case I’d be more inclined toward a turf home, but I wonder how well the dome would be if it were founded on a vertical, subterranean structure…
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
@030151 It’s not …
@030151 It’s not controversial, there are just some here who like to whine before they develop a clue as to what they are talking about.
If some below took the time to look at the site detailing the building of this dome they would find it is very green and far exceeds conventionally built homes. That would take a modicum of effort and then they wouldn’t have anything to whine and about acting like they have a clue.
I guess the big mouths think “conserving” brain power is green.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
Who would have …
Who would have thought that this dome would be so controversial?! LOL. Most all of the comments raise good points. Bamboo composites? …h’m …I hadn’t thought of that one – where does the glue come from? Nevertheless, the importance of forests to the ecosystem(s) is beyond question. And that’s “forests” not woodlots or plantations. Look at N. Africa and the Mid-East… all that used to be forest before us. The Amazon is our last chance. When that goes – all goes. And it is going. Bye, bye.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
yes i know that..
…
yes i know that..
my point is i think the 60% savings quoted only pertains to specific $ on the structural framework materials..Not everything else that goes into the house…not even the few interior walls and other materials…and all that solid-wood paneling as you were pointing out… numbers like that are easy to fudge greatly without the full story.
it’s a beautiful home but not so green IMHO .
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
in a dome it is all …
in a dome it is all load bearing, part of the design and what makes then strong.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
read all my …
read all my comments, I have nothing against the dome it self. what I have a problem with is wasting a bunch of wood and then calling it “green”. you could build one earth bag too. lexan is not as green as using glass since its petrol based and will have to be replaced every 5 years or so.( it fogs) go ahead and build with aluminium, but is that a renewable resource? bamboo is better. your choice of the word “obsolete” tells me you don’t work in this industry. 98% of homes stickbuilt/drywall.
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
chiar ? ar fi fain …
chiar ? ar fi fain daca
March 12th, 2010 at 8:05 am
only running/ …
only running/rhizome bamboo is invasive
and only if not kept in check. not clumping type.
otherwise i agree with you
bamboo will grow from florida to canada so im sure its by you someplace.(perhaps not processed)