I have a question, would it not be a stronger build, if instead of blocks, which from what I understand, loses strength, to have preformed dome shapes that are put together to make the building? Sort of like the Japanese company only with the aircrete instead of foam shapes like they make, they are almost the same idea, aren't they? And has this aircrete been actually tested in all the above situations?
Aircrete appeals to me more than the earthbag for simple reasons, it's physically more appealing to look at and if less labor intensive and quicker to put up? Yeah, that's a sale.
And if these structures were built alot, I'd seriously consider them. Because you won't be able to be in any town or city and build one without a huge amount of hoops to jump thru because of zoning, in the USA, but outside of a town you could do it. Anyway, thanks for this post!
Hi Grasswind,
Sorry for the late response.
Even if using blocks for an aircrete dome home, you are still building it in the shape of a dome and also adding an exterior fabric afterwards which acts like a rib cage bringing it all together in terms of structural integrity. I have built one of these and was amazed at how strong and solid structure was. But it looks like can also do a form build that would cut down construction time. But you are then adding cost into buying the form of course...
Check out what this guy did using an airform
and I also recommend you visit Alosha's progress on his dome home project
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzHlI4B6iBHbaw7a9j4ZgLA/videos
Yes would need to be out of the city for sure in USA or Canada so as not to get by-lawed to death...
Best of luck!
FreedomFool
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