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Welcome to DomeHome Canada

The interest in unconventional homes is very high due to many factors. The high cost of conventional homes is driving some to look at attractive alternatives. We have seen homes made from a variety of materials, some interesting and some so abstract as to question sanity of the builder. Depending on location there are homes build from STRAW, RAMMED EARTH, TIRES, SHORT LOGS, BOTTLES ETC. However the most practical and most efficient as well as the longest life home is the properly constructed underground home. Made from poured concrete life expectance is in excess on 1000 years and coupled with efficiency and low maintenance these homes have a large following. The demographics of interest are in our favor since the younger people have through education a greater degree of understanding of energy conservation and environmental factors. They are in tune with everything that is available in an underground home. Also it appears that they are able to think out side of the box in most cases. We invite you to read further about our unique project.

Latest News and Announcements:

December 21,2004
The workers have gone home for the holidays, but the garage module has been poured and stripped of internal form leaving the external form. There are photos of latest be sure to click on the photo and it will reveal more pictures. Some of the lighting was not the best but this will be improved as we get it opened up. The septic tank will go in late January and as each unit bets closed in we will be able to supply some heat to make it comfortable and give workers a place to warm up. Have a great Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Royce/Tatiana

December 19, 2004
Paid another visit to the site, where more pictures were taken (see gallery page). More news to come after the holidays. We wish our partners and website visitors a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Alex/Royce/Tatiana

December 16, 2004
Pouring the first module
We were on site today to watch the pouring of the garage module and take the following photos. Weather was very blustery with blowing snow and this made the concrete thin out a bit so an adjustment was necessary to the mix. Photo's of Remple Concrete pumping as well as the roof pour and we were brazen enough to include photo of myself and my lovely wife. One photo is of pouring the skylight well which is 6 ft in diameter and octagon in shape. In two days the form will be moved to the living room, kitchen module and it will be poured after the Christmas Holliday. See you soon. Royce/Tatiana

December 14, 2004
The first form has been erected and pour is due on Thursday. It seems to take forever to get going but we are seeing some results. After the concrete is poured it will be covered with a special blanket and some straw to assist in the cure and prevent moisture from rain or snow causing damage. Heat will be applied to the inside to assist also. At this time the skylight wood form will be set on top of the skylight well and the anchor bolts will set in the concrete.
P.S. See the photos of the forms in the photo gallery. Royce/Tatiana

December 10, 2004
The weather is a total crap shoot. We can work in the cold and with snow but the rain is a total disaster. Good news is we are planning to pour one dome on Tuesday Dec 14 and I am gathering up heaters and blankets to make this possible and successful. I will take photos and insert them into the photo gallery. Just got word that the skylights are finished and will pick them up next week sometime, this way we will be able to keep heat inside dome for better concrete cure time. Stay tuned and eventually we will have this completed. Royce/Tatiana

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