By Michael Goines of Domespaces®
Whether you’ve started gardening, glamping, or just need a temporary shelter, you may have come across Geodesic Domes. You may have thought, “do I really need one?” Maybe, if you need a versatile and ergonomic structure that is easy to build, then yes you might need one.
First off, a Geodesic Dome is an architectural structure that is used by individuals, companies, or even governments. It offers a multitude of benefits compared to traditional housing. We’ll be answering why people may be looking for a dome, and the benefits they can get from them.
Table of Contents
1. Lower cost of living
2. Variety of options
3. Eco-Friendliness and Mental Health
4. Maintenance
5. Glamping
6. Events
7. Business Opportunities
8. Minimalism
1-Geodesic Domes : They Offer A lower Cost Of Living
We’re all aware of the rising cost of living has gone up and the prospect of buying a home is getting worse year after year. According to Mary Jacob of Yahoo Finance, US home prices have soared 47% since 2020. If you were looking for a $200,000 home in 2020, you will be seeing home prices at a minimum of $300,000 or more in 2024. It may seem impossible to get out of renting and being able to own a property, but that’s where the domes come in.
Our Polaris TYL dome tents have floor areas ranging from 136-1217 square feet. The prices for these range from around $4,600 to $17,000. Even our most expensive domes are a cheaper option than the average house you may find. The easy assembly combined with our worldwide shipping may be a sound alternative to combat the housing crisis.
2-Domes Have A Variety Of Options
Getting a Geodesic Dome may feel like building your own personal space, but at a fraction of the price. We have the best geodesic domes for sale, because you can find exactly what you’re looking for in a living space. For the exterior, you can choose the color, windows, doors, skylight, solar ventilation, and screens just to name a few. The interior comes with more options such as flooring, curtains, linings, stoves, kitchen sets, and modular bathrooms.
With all those options, you can turn your dome into a home, greenhouse, emergency shelter, event venue, research lab, storage building, and many other applications. They are so versatile and can be used in virtually any setting. The options section on our website further details the above points.
3.Domes Are Eco-Friendly
Geodesic Domes are known for having an eco-friendly and sustainable design that’s built to last. They offer the use of sustainable materials, reduced costs for utilities, and offer a unique modern look. Our mission is to ensure that your dome is the most eco-friendly possible. With a dome you can reduce pollution, use of natural resources, and overall damage to the environment.
The energy efficiency combined with our completely recyclable frame, is great for environmentally conscious people. You will be using far less resources and no heavy machinery to construct one of our domes. For more information, check out this article by Autonomous. It describes how domes like the ones we offer, are the “future of eco-friendly and efficient living.”
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4.Domes’s maintenance is easy
Compared to home maintenance, Geodesic Domes maintenance is far easier and cheaper. Yearly home maintenance can cost around 1%-4% of your home cost according to State farm. This could be around $4,000 to $16,000 if your home costs $400,000.
As mentioned on the Domespaces® the PVC dome covering is UV resistant and is cleaned with very minimal effort. This is great because you won’t have to worry about spending as much time or money to maintain your dome when compared to a traditional house. If you’re looking for an easy and low hassle housing option, then you may want to investigate the different dome models we offer.
5.Domes are perfect for glamping
Glamping is a blend of “glamorous” and “camping” and involves camping with amenities such as bedrooms and toilets. It’s been a thing since the 1990s but has seemed to explode in recent years on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. You may already be an avid glamper or are trying to get into it. Our domes offer many of the amenities and benefits you may see in glamping. As mentioned earlier, our Geodesic Domes offer space for bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchens to enhance your outdoors experience.
Our DS and DSX series of domes offer the perfect glamping experience one may be looking for. They are waterproof, wind resistant, and snow resistant to combat the elements. You can also install a heating or cooling system to really enhance the glamping experience.
6.Domes in Events
Many kinds of events may benefit from using a dome. Individuals and especially businesses use Geodesic Domes for events. That could be for something such as a corporate meeting, holiday party, or even a product launch. The use of domes can have a futuristic and unique feel to enhance the mood and conversations. They only take a few days to build so if you’re a business owner needing a quick shelter for some kind of event, then this can be a great opportunity.
Inflatable domes are popular for these kinds of applications because of their ease of use, visual appeal, and customization. Ours are made with easy to clean PVC materials and are available in various sizes from 10ft to 99ft.
7.Business Opportunities
If you’re a business owner or an aspiring entrepreneur, a Geodesic Dome may be something you want to look into. As mentioned previously, companies use domes for many things such as events. They can be used for virtually any business setting including restaurants, retail spaces, and by property owners. The possibilities are endless, and people will be drawn to the unique setting that your business is in. They are ultimately a safe investment due to the low cost to acquire and maintain.
Glamping is a growing niche and people who have properties could benefit from a dome. Many people want to go glamping and have the amenities but may not have long-term commitment to a dome. That’s why if you’re a property owner of a dome, you can let people undergo the wonderful experience that glamping has to offer. Airbnb, one of the biggest vacation rental companies, has a whole section dedicated to domes. It could be a great business opportunity as the glamping trend continues to gain popularity.
8.Their Minimalism Style is Fascinating
Minimalism isn’t just a trendy word, it’s a lifestyle. People who adopt the “less is more,” way of life are often happier studies suggest. Simplicity Institute surveyed over 2,500 people and 87% said they were, “happier now than when they owned more possessions.”
A key point of minimalism is the financial freedom you’ll have by owning less. This will reduce stress about financial burdens, and you’ll have money to save and invest. It’s also beneficial for many other things such as the environment. People don’t realize that overconsumption is damaging the environment even if we don’t see it clearly. Domespaces® has any kind of dome you may be looking for to get your minimalist journey started. The strong materials, unique look, and low cost are all reasons people choose to adopt the dome lifestyle. Check out our website to view all the possibilities that domes have to offer.
