This is quite an inspiring project and interesting technology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zvfGlp7Juc&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zvfGlp7Juc&feature=related
(https://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g166/jraabe/dome.jpg)
Very interesting! Great idea - thanks for posting :)
Cool. I'm sure the local building department could figure out a way to make it cost a fortune if we wanted to try it..
...unless of course I forgot to ask them...
There was a company that started dome houses near the ski community where I live. I didn't really look close but I think it was an inflatable form then using concrete or similar material. Didn't really take off for some reason. Don't know whether it was the climate or what. Only made 3-4 then abandoned the project. Maybe wasn't high dollar enough for the resort area. ::)
It is interesting John but it looks like a community project. I suspect it would be difficult for one person to fill the tubes. I do see some possibilities for underground housing and foundations by the owner/builder though.
Any idea of the cost of the tubes?
Nevermind. Here's pricing information:
http://www.calearth.org/bagorder.htm
I was wondering about that. Doesn't seem that cheap to me. Think I'll stick with cob.