Technology
Why a geodesic dome is an efficient shape for a low-energy house
The geometry behind a geodesic sphere, and why this shape can cut heating use by about 30% compared with a rectangular building.
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KUPOLLA blog
Knowledge,
Knowledge,
inspiration, architecture
Articles on dome houses, construction, interior design and low-impact living.
Glamping
Five reasons a dome works well for glamping
Why hospitality sites across Europe are choosing dome cabins instead of conventional bungalows.
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Design
Dome interiors: planning a room without corners
Notes from our architects on zoning, furniture and light in a round room.
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Ecology
CLT and ordinary timber: which suits low-carbon building?
Carbon, strength and durability of cross-laminated timber compared with sawn wood.
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Technology
Screw piles or a concrete foundation under a dome?
How the two foundations compare for different soils and climates.
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Glamping
How to open a glamping site with dome cabins
From the idea to the first guest: permits, investment, marketing and the choice of dome.
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Ecology
Very low energy use: solar panels on a dome house
A practical look at on-site power and storage for a dome.
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