Proof Dome
Dome Sweet Dome
With an initial swell of popularity in the 1960s, dome homes have been increasing in popularity over the years due to a number of benefits for home owners, including protection from extreme weather and rising energy costs. Generally there are two major types of domes in construction. Monolithic domes are made of one solid piece of one material in a dome shaped form (usually reinforced concrete or shotcrete). Geodesic domes are made of triangle panels joined together, and the structures become stronger as they get larger.
Although both are popular and said to be energy efficient, because of the nature of their design, monolithic domes may be less prone to some of the difficulties that can accompany poorly built geodesic homes, although modern construction techniques can address many of the design issues of the earlier dome homes.
Because of their concrete construction, monolithic have a high thermal mass making them up to 50 percent more energy efficient than traditional homes. With a reduced exterior surface area, there is reduced heat loss (or gain).
The nature of the arch structure is very strong. Steel reinforced concrete is built to withstand hurricanes, tornado’s and earthquakes. In fact, FEMA gives these structures a “near-absolute protection” rating from the strongest category of hurricanes and tornado’s. You may remember seeing a monolithic dome home in the news in 2004 when it withstood a direct hit from hurricane Ivan. Several reporters had weathered the storm inside the dome. Without angles, corners and flat surfaces for the wind to catch, lift and push against, the house survived the hurricane with minimal exterior injuries, but no structural damage. Several domes also survived Hurricane Katrina.
Fans tout the lower building costs, saying that owners can save up to 30 percent over conventional post and beam homes. However, depending on your location and your choice of finishing, saving money on construction may not be a reality. Saving money on your insurance is likely.
There are drawbacks, of course. Dehumidifying can become an issue with the air-tight nature of the building and some type of weather-proofing is usually needed to protect the roof. That said, dome homes offer many benefits: concrete does not rot, is termite and fire resistant. It can last for hundreds of years without cracking or requiring much maintenance at all.
For the sophisticated designer, the green-builder or those just looking for something a little different, the dome home offers a unique opportunity to increase your family’s safety while decreasing your energy bills. And you’re sure to stand out in the crowd. After all, there’s no place like dome.
About the Author
Visit Louise and Matt Scoggins and their Atlanta Luxury Real Estate website, ThinkLouise.com. You’ll find information about Atlanta homes for sale, and a complete list of Buckhead Luxury Condos.
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Vandal Proof Security Dome Camera, 1/3″ Sony Super HAD $169.00 |
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VPD-SY Vandal Proof Dome Camera with Sony Color CCD Len $194.00 |
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4.5” EFFIO-E DSP SONY CCD 650TVL Vandal-proof Outdoor Dome Camera $133.50 |
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Speco VL-650IRVF/W Vandal proof Weatherproof Dome Camera – White dome with IR $150.00 |
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ALC-D5421VOW Vandal Proof Varifocal Color Dome 2.8-12mm $274.00 |
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600TVL Outdoor Vandal-proof 24 LED 1/3″ Sony CCD 3.6mm Dome CCTV Camera 361/S1W $50.99 |
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600TVL Outdoor Vandal-proof 24 LED 1/3″ Sony CCD 3.6mm Dome CCTV Camera 361/S1BK $50.99 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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4xem Md7530 Vivotek Poe Dome Ip Camera Perp Vandal-proof With Tamper Detection $282.11 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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VANDAL PROOF 4 Channel Sony CCD Dome Security Camera DVR System w/ 500GB @ USA $320.00 |
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DIGIMERGE DCD110043B Weather Vandal Proof Color Day Night Security Camera Dome $99.99 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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700TVL Sony Effio Vandal-proof and Waterproof IR Dome camera 30m OSD Menu $70.00 |
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Metal Vandal-Proof 540TVL IR Dome Security Camera Night Vision Video Camera $54.99 |
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Mini Size Vandal Proof CCTV Dome Camera 600TVL Sony 3.6mm Fixed Lens Bluecctv $105.00 |
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ACTI ACM-3601 MPEG-4/MJPEG MINI DOME – POE VANDAL PROOF – F3.6MM/F1.8 $305.00 |
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VIVOTEK FD8133V DOME 1P 720P H.264 VANDAL PROOF $395.00 |
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PANASONIC WV-CW244F/22 FLUSH MOUNT,VANDAL-PROOF DOME CAM. 480TVL,2.2MM W/A $402.00 |
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SPECO HT650IRVFHQS SILVER-TAMPER-PROOF-DOME-IR-CA $313.00 |
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PANASONIC WVCW244F22 Flush mount, Vandal-Proof dome camera wi $404.00 |
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SPECO TECHNOLOGIES HTD8FFI WEATHER PROOF INTES DOME CAMERA $342.00 |
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SPECO HTINT650S INTENSIFIER DOME CAMERA SILVER TAMPER PROOF $484.00 |
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GVI GV-NC-201VA 1.3 MEGA PIXEL, VANDAL PROOF DOME $638.00 |
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SAMSUNG TECHWIN SNV3080 vandal proof mini dome 2.8-10 megapixel $579.00 |
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Sony Effio-E 700TVL 24IR 3.6mm Dome CCTV Security Camera Vandal Proof High Res. $67.99 |
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PANASONIC WV-CW244F/09 FLUSH MNT.VAND.PROOF DOME CAM 480-LINES OF RES.,9-22 $409.00 |
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KALTECH DWCV4382TIR Vandal Proof Dome (with Omni-Plus Techn $369.00 |
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SPECO HT650PT10X MOTORIZED COLOR TAMPER PROOF DOME 10X OPTICAL LENS $582.00 |
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TOSHIBA IK-WR12A 2 megapixal vandal proof IR dome $599.00 |
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D-Link DCS6511 HD Weatherproof Vandal-Proof Fixed Dome $797.00 |
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CBC PT110N INDOOR VANDAL PROOF 10X PTZ DOME $789.00 |
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SPECO HTSD10X WEATHER PROOF SPEED DOME CAMERA W/10X LENS $755.00 |
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JVC VN-V225VPU DOME OUTDOOR POE FIXED IP VANDAL PROOF CAMERA $942.00 |
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HIKVISION DS2CC592NFB 4″ vandal-proof analog color dome camera $124.00 |
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ARCVISION 12H85LVR3 1/3in Color Vandal-Proof IR Dome Camera $165.00 |
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OPENEYE CM301H High Res Vandal Proof Outdoor Dome, Gray $214.00 |
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DIGITAL WATCHDOG DWC-MC352 MICRO DOME 1/3″ SONY SUPER II HAD CCD VAN PROOF $256.00 |
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SPECO VL-650IRVF/W WHITE-TAMPER PROOF DOME $244.00 |
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SPECO VL650IRVFS SILVER TAMPER PROOF DOME $244.00 |
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IVIGIL TD22HP OUTDOOR IR VANDAL PROOF DOME 540TVL 24 I $73.00 |
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ARM ELECTRONIC DMDVP ARM DUMMY DOME VANDAL PROOF $70.00 |
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CNB V2000 CNB VANDAL PROOF DUMMY DOME $58.00 |
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IVIGIL TD22H OUTDOOR IR VANDAL PROOF DOME $82.00 |
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HIKVISION DS2CC512NFB 4″ vandal-proof analog color dome camera $109.00 |
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ARM ELECTRONIC VPTINTDOME ARM REPLACEMENT VANDAL PROOF TINTED DOME $27.00 |
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MIRAE HQ DMDVPWSMK ARM DUMMY VANDAL PROOF WH DOME W/SMOKE $42.00 |
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550TVL Sony CCD CCTV Security Surveillance Vandal-Proof Dome In/Out Door Camera $58.99 |
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1/3”Sony CCD 420TVL Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Zoom Camera E59 $85.00 |
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Vonnic VCD547B Ex-View Effio-E DSP Weather Proof High Resolution Dome Camera $10.49 |
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Vonnic VCD546B Ex-View Effio-E DSP Weather Proof High Resolution Dome Camera $10.75 |
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Vonnic VCD520B Night Vision Weather Proof Dome Camera $18.59 |
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Security CCTV 650TVL CCD 42 IR LEDS Vandal Proof Dome Camera 4-9mm Zoom Lens $152.00 |
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CCTV Vandal-proof Dome Color CCD Night Vision Camera $126.99 |
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NEW Outdoor 24 IR 1/3 Sony CCD 3.6mm 420TVL Vandal-proof Dome CCTV Camera 361/S1 $126.99 |
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Sony CCTV Vandal-proof Dome CCD Water Proof Camera $126.99 |
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Sony Vandal-proof Dome Color CCD Night Vision Camera $126.99 |
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Sony CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Zoom Camera E59 $85.00 |
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4PCS Sony Outdoor Dome Vandal Proof Zoom Camera E59 $280.00 |
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4PCS Sony CCD Outdoor Dome Vandal Proof Zoom Camera E60 $350.00 |
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Vonnic C536W Vandal Proof Dome with Mega Pixel Lens $39.00 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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VideoSecu Day Night Vision Outdoor CCD CCTV Security Dome Camera, Weather-proof $85.19 |
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Blue Willow Pattern NEW /Butter Dish,dishwasher proof, Dome shape $12.41 |
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Geovision IP Network Dome Camera GV-VD120D 1.3Mp Outdoor Low Lux IR Vandal Proof $499.59 |
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COLOR VANDAL PROOF DOME CAMERA “NEW IN BOX” DSP CCD SENSOR IP 65 WEATHERPROOF $100.00 |
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COLOR VANDAL PROOF DOME CAMERA “NEW IN BOX” DSP CCD SENSOR IP 65 WEATHERPROOF $100.00 |
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SONY CCD 700TVL EFFIO-E 12IR LEDS Vandal-proof Security CCTV Dome Color Camera $110.19 |
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SVD965H Galaxy Vandal Proof Dome 1/3 Sony High Resolution 600TVL 30 IR LEDs 0Lux $121.36 |
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Outdoor 3 Axis Vandal Proof Waterproof Dome Super Wide Dynamic Range WDR30VA $228.04 |
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SVD564 Vandal Proof Dome Camera 600TVL D&N OSD 1/3″ SONY Super HAD II CCD $161.49 |
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SVD836S Vandal Proof Mini Dome 1/3″ Sony CCD 700TVL 0.003 Lux Built-In BLC HLC $119.40 |
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SVD492 Indoor Vandal Proof UFO Dome Camera 1/3″ SONY Color CCD 420TVL 1.0Lux $75.35 |
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SVD960H Galaxy Vandal Proof Water Proof Dome 1/3 SONY Color CCD 20 m IR Distance $91.01 |
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WDR10VA Galaxy 3 Axis Vandal Proof Waterproof Dome Camera SONY 1/3 Super HAD II $246.64 |
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SVD554 Vandal Proof Dome Camera 530TVL OSD 1/3″ SONY Super HAD II CCD $155.61 |
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SVD455 Indoor Vandal Proof UFO Dome Camera 1/3″ SONY Color CCD 420TVL 1.0Lux $73.40 |
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SVD699 Vandal Proof IR Color Dome 600TVL WDR D&N OSD 3DDNR Sens-Up 1/3″ SONY CCD $216.30 |
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SVD354 Vandal Proof IR Dome Camera 530TVL OSD 1/3″ SON Super HAD II CCD 530TVL $170.29 |
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SVD364 Vandal Proof IR Dome Camera 600TVL OSD 1/3″ SONY Super HAD II CCD 0 Lux $182.04 |
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VideoSecu Day Night Vision Outdoor CCD CCTV Security Dome Camera, Weather-proof $85.19 |
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SVD965H Galaxy Vandal Proof Dome 1/3 Sony High Resolution 600TVL 30 IR LEDs Used $59.69 |
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BRAND-NEW Sony CCD 600TVL Tri-Axis Weatherproof Vandal Proof Dome CCTV Camera $157.99 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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Vivotek FD8362E Indoor/Outdoor Weather Proof IP Dome Camera $500.00 |
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Vivotek FD8362E Indoor/Outdoor Weather Proof IP Dome Camera $500.00 |
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Vivotek FD8362E Indoor/Outdoor Weather Proof IP Dome Camera $500.00 |
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1/3″ Sony CCD Vandal Proof Security Dome Camera, Indoor , Clearance Sales $1.00 |
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Vivotek FD8361L 2MP H.264 Day & Night Vandal-proof Fixed Dome Camera $719.25 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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NEW SONY 1/3 CCD 420TVL Vandal-Proof Dome IR Camera YM2 $35.99 |
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NEW SONY 1/3 CCD 420TVL Vandal-Proof Dome IR Camera YM2 $35.99 |
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VANDAL PROOF 4 Channel Sony CCD Dome Security Camera DVR System w/ 500GB @ USA $315.95 |
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NEW SONY 1/3 CCD 420TVL Vandal-Proof Dome IR Camera YM2 $35.99 |
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NEW SONY 1/3 CCD 420TVL Vandal-Proof Dome IR Camera YM2 $35.99 |
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Sony 600TVL CCD Outdoor CCTV Dome Vandal Proof Camera $79.95 |
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NEW SONY 1/3 CCD 420TVL Vandal-Proof Dome IR Camera YM2 $35.99 |
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SVD965H Galaxy Vandal Proof Dome 1/3 Sony High Resolution 600TVL 30 IR LEDs Used $60.99 |
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NEW SONY 1/3 CCD 420TVL Vandal-Proof Dome IR Camera YM2 $35.99 |
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420TVL 1/3” SONY CCD Explosion Proof Dome Camera PAL 6mm Lens $63.90 |