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Originally Posted by freebeard
Why not both? 
You might ask me about geodesic domes. They're rare because they are all owner self-built; generally by people who don't understand how they should be architected. |
I'll be grid-tied, so I won't have a need to supply all of my own power. As long as I generate close to what I consume, I'll be happy. The technology I choose will depend on what will produce the most kWh per $ for that location. Ideally I'd find a site suitable for micro-hydro, but that requires a small stream with lots of elevation drop, or a large stream that can be dammed.
I have many concerns about domes. The first being of noise isolation between rooms. I want a place where loud movies could be played while others sleep. I also don't like how much roofing material is used, and the difficulty in replacing it due to the compound shape.
I do like the fact that a sphere has the most interior volume to surface ratio, and is a structurally sound shape. It seems like it would be efficient to heat and cool too. Beyond that, I don't know what the advantages are.