According to Wikipedia the geodesic home is based on a polyhedron. Triangular elements that distribute stress to make a stronger structural design.
Having always enjoyed different types of architecture, it really bothered me to watch this house sit abandoned for many years. When driving by it the other day, it pleased me to see the new owners have restored it to its original beauty. Geodesic homes are known for hurricane resistance, and wind resistance in general. However, building one can be expensive, as the angular cuts both inside and out, plus heavy duty windows cut into a triangle, is both time consuming and can leave a lot of wasted material.
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I wonder if it would survive tsunamis better for people in tsunami-prone areas? Looks like it would just bob on top of the water...if it extends/continues below ground...(which it probably doesn't.)
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There is actually some evidence, depending on the building material and ability to seal the dome that it could indeed float. Pretty cool if it could survive a tsunamis.🐓🐓
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It would. Wouldn't it? I'm still haunted by the utter devastation of 2004 and 2011.
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that is such a cool looking house @mother2chicks!
I'd like to see what the inside is like and I love that top
observation type area!
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I would love to see the inside also. Must be difficult to decorate. The observation area or coupla is to prevent moisture from creeping inside. Having said that it does overlook a nice lake. 🐓🐓
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Love to see the inside of this house. Looks like they did a nice job restoring it to its former beauty.
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I remember when it was for sale the interior pics were not very appealing. Now , I can bet it looks great. It’s a one of a kind place deserving special attention. ❤️🐓🐓
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Looks like they did a great job bringing it up to date!
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Last time I drove by the dome it looked like a vacant snake pit. Overgrown yard. Past renters had messed it up pretty badly. 🐓🐓
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This house is abandoned get in there and get it back on its toes. Amazing house I'd quite like it 💯🐒
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