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Originally Posted by freebeard
Value price/sqft comes from enclosing the most space with the least material, plus minimizing heat loss/gain costing energy.
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Originally Posted by Piotrsko
Problem is: it is a non standard building. Traditionally difficult to sell, even more so on a resale. Would the typical buyer appreciate the economies? No, they want something than looks like the box they are accustomed to.
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The value doesn't come in the volume enclosed, but in floor space, and the ability to use it efficiently.
My couch is up against the wall. My TV is hanging on a wall. My window blinds are rectangular to sit flush with the rectangular windows. All of my appliances and furniture are built with straight lines and right angles. Property lines adhere to straight lines and right angles to the extent possible.
If I had a dome house, I'd probably end up doing what chip makers do with silicon wafers and square the interior off.
Image from the previous company I worked for
I would expect a lower cost per volume of enclosed air, but question the cost per square foot.
Truss companies should love domes since they are all truss, no muss.
What I'd really want is a dome with transparent glass panels, and a reflective LCD component that can selectively turn each panel opaque/reflective. If the opacity could be controlled, the house could be turned into a 1-way mirror to provide privacy and a view.