Monolithic Dome Housing  Units That Make Sense

While I was researching Monolithic Dome Construction for the home we want to build when we retire, I ran across a concept that I had not thought about until now...something Habitat for Humanity should consider when it is building new homes for its clients.

Monolithic Dome apartments... senior apartments, singles apartments, low income housing, handicap housing units.

These housing projects need to be built and I cannot think of a better concept than the monolithic Dome.  They cost about $30,000 per unit including land, utilities, and parking - ready to use.  

 They could provide adequate housing for many people at a cost to the investor and builder that is minimal.  What does this mean in terms of return for the investor?  The rents can be kept down to a minimum while the investors get a decent return on their money.  

For singles, looking to purchase affordable housing in a market that is skyrocketing, this could be the answer.  Right now, in the Carolina's mobile homes account for 40% of the housing market.  They are the only affordable housing available to the working majority and the low income.  I see this as a potential market for any builder or investor.

Manufactured homes provide a roof over your head and something to live in, but not much more.  Their value depreciates, not appreciating like a home built from scratch.  This means that a dome home would appreciate, providing the homeowner with an equity building asset rather than a depreciating liability that needs frequent repairs and is not safe during storms, flooding and earthquakes.  

The dome is perfect for hurricane, tornado and earthquake areas.  It can stand up to 300 mile per hour winds.   It would reduce the losses occurred during these natural disasters, meaning that insurance companies would benefit from not having to pay out the huge dollars connected with these disasters.

Dome housing benefits local communities because they would not have to  put up with the eye sores of rundown trailer parks.  Zoning would not be such an issue.  The smaller units are easier to maintain, repair. Again, insurance and liability costs to the investor would be minimal compared to conventional structures. And the renter or owner would have a single standing unit that would provide privacy and a feeling of space and autonomy.  Even much better than a condo unit, which is a glorified apartment.

The dome concept can be created in small, circular communities with a common center where a private, secure park like atmosphere  can be maintained, with a play area, picnic areas, and space for everyone to feel at peace... A center greenbelt common to the community, with trees and shrubs and flowers, even a jogging path that is only accessible from each unity. makes safer environments for children and adults alike.

Anyone interested in obtaining more information can go to: www.monolithicdome.com  The Monolithic Dome Institute provides all the information you will need on building, planning and making this new concept work for you.