Here is a Fascinating Geodesic Dome House That Sits Abandoned!!
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- čas přidán 31. 07. 2024
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In this week's post we will be exploring a geodesic dome house that has been sitting abandoned for about 10 years.
The first geodesic dome was designed after World War I by Walter Bauersfield who was the chief engineer at Carl Zeiss Jena, to build a planetarium. But in 1946 Richard Buckminster Fuller coined the term "geodesic". Using triangular shapes it is an extremely strong, light and efficient way of enclosing space.
Geodesic domes have mostly been created for specialised uses such as the 21 Distant Early Warning Line domes built in Canada in 1956. While most of those domes are now gone or destroyed the design can still be seen today in more well known places such as Spaceship Earth at Epcot built in 1982, Science World in Vancouver built for Expo '86, The Climatron greenhouse at Missouri Botanical Gardens built in 1960 or even the Montreal Biosphere built for Expo '67.
Dome homes have been less successful than their commercial counterparts mostly because of their complexity and greater construction costs. In 1986, a patent for a dome construction technique involving polystyrene triangles laminated to reinforced concrete on the outside, and wallboard on the inside was awarded to American Ingenuity of Rockledge, Florida. This technique allowed homes to be prefabricated and assembled from a kit purchased by a homeowner. It appears as though this particular dome used a similar technique.
Although using geodesic domes for houses never really took off, they seem to have had a bit of a resurgence in popularity when it comes to vacation homes in areas of great natural beauty. These structures are built more like tents and often have large swathes of windows for extraordinary views of the surrounding landscapes.
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When I was a Kid back in the 70s I lived near a place called Dome Valley. There were about 30 of these types of Geodesic Domes across the Hill sides. As well as FreeForm Houses. Most of the Owners and Squatters were Hippies and grew Lots of weed back in the day. Brings back a lot of good memories. Crank up that Boom Box! The sound is really great in a Dome! Thanks foe sharing and stay safe out there.🙏🏻👍
Dome Valley, that sounds like a very interesting place! I would imagine that the acoustics in a place like that would be very unique. Thanks very much for the comment DC!!
I have watched you grow in making videos, your comfort level in front of the camera, and the locations you show. Good job.
Thanks, glad it is evident. Looking back at some of my first videos, i wasn't comfortable at all in front of the camera! 😆 Thanks very much for the comment Jan!!
Seein that old truck brings back memories! Had a black '87 F150 years ago. Really liked that one.
Glad you enjoyed this one CTG and the truck really added to the mood of the whole explore. Thanks very much for the comment!!
Very uniqe for sure. These homes nice for cabin type living but not for everyday living. Dont worry about your videos being shaky when going outside. Its makes it more realistic and raw feeling. Another great explore JH. Big Hugs 😊😊😊
Ya, i definitely couldn't live in one of these full time. Glad you enjoyed it Kimmy and thanks very much for commenting!!
Interesting with some imagination you can see how it once was thanks for the look ☀️
I would imagine it was a pretty inspiring place to live at one time. Glad you enjoyed and thanks a lot for the comment SD!!
Weird, incredible, unusual. Love the wood--the walls, doors, floors! Just a bit baffled by all that resin (plastic) furniture!! lol
Ya, i was a bit surprised to see all the plastic patio furniture too but to each their own i guess. Maybe it was cheaper? Thanks a lot for the comment Sasha!!
I’ve never seen the inside of one of these domes. It’s really neat!!! Of course I’m using my imagination to see it before it started falling apart 😂 you do a great job showing us these places!! I’m surprised about the pennies though. We still use them here. Thanks again for another great explore!! Be safe!! Pam in Illinois ❤
These dome houses really are interesting. Funny thing is, this one completely collapsed not too long after my visit unfortunately. Ya, it is a bit weird not having pennies, especially since prices are still measured in one cent intervals...I still have a number of pennies I had collected over the years. Thanks a lot for your comment!!
@@StaticSpaces I’m glad you got out safely!!!!! I’m glad I got to see it before it collapsed ❤️. It really was interesting!!
In retrospect, the day I visited could have been the day it collapsed but honestly, it was probably that winter's snow load that finished it off!
Great find. The upstairs would have been really hot to sleep. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, i can't image sleeping in what is essentially the equivalent of an attic in the summer. Glad you enjoyed it Rosalina and thanks so much for the comment!!
That’s the first time I’ve seen the inside of a geodesic dome house. Very interesting design. I don’t think it will be standing much longer, it’s in rough condition.
Ya, i think this one will be gone soon too. Glad i could show you what one of these looked like Harriet and thanks a lot for the comment!!
Cool! Must have been really nice in its day. Good job James 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it Marilyn and thanks so much for the comment!!
It’s too bad this Dome home can’t be save 😳 it’s so cool to see James 👍❤️😎
Definitely unique!
Yes it is James 🥰
Wow.... What an interesting explore! The engineering that went into the the overall design is truly amazing. I'm so glad you were able to document it before it's too late. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you two enjoyed this one and thanks so much for the comment!!
Thank you James for the tour of the place and I really enjoyed seeing this one too👍❤️😎
Glad you enjoyed it Fawn and thanks a lot for the comments!!
You are welcome James 😎
Great video. I enjoyed it. It would be awesome to build one with the best of materials to last. Thanks for sharing.
I wonder how long they could last with regular maintenance and how expensive that would be. Glad you enjoyed it Tammy and thanks a lot for the comment!!
@@StaticSpaces Your welcome. Probably pretty expensive. Sad to think about money spent to build houses and they end up wasting away.
I've seen some dome houses that were really very pretty. This one is in bad shape. Still it was another great video. Thank you!
I get the feeling these types of houses need a lot of upkeep and when they are left without being maintained, they fall apart rather quickly. Thanks very much for the comment Connie!!
Pennies. One time in a storage unit I found a penny worth $300. It paid for the unit. 😝
That’s such a cool place. I love the outside of it, it looks like a telescope should be there too.
That's quite the find and glad you didn't lose money on the unit. I can see someone using a telescope in a place like that, would be wonderful. Glad you enjoyed the video Norma and thanks very much for the comment!!
Hi James 👋Cool little Dome house and it’s too bad it falling apart😳Another great find 👍
Very cool indeed Fawn, thanks very much for the comments!!
You are welcome James ❤️
Salut James .
Merci encore pour cette découverte qui me fait penser au Palais des Bulles de Pierre Cardin dont l’architecte Antti lovag était l’incarnation de l’esprit des annees 70 !
Les recherches historiques à propos de ces maisons sont très intéressantes !
Vive le Canada !
Glad you enjoyed this one Xavier et merci pour la commentaire!!
We keep the radio on 24/7 for our chickens. The toy was probably just brought out by a child
Oh i agree completely, but it's fun to let the mind wander sometimes. So chickens notice the music you think? I really don't know much about them. Thank you very much for the comment Pam!!
Interesting find!!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks very much for the comment!!
Hi James! Well this place is definitely different. I was thinking something you often say in your videos - I’ve never seen anything like that before - but when you said the word Planetarium I was like oh, gosh, yes it does look like a planetarium from the outside. We have a planetarium here, as I’m sure most countries do, but it’s really far away from me so I haven’t been since I was at school. Really cool place!
Yes, you often see this sort of building type for entertainment use and not very often in homes. So i feel pretty lucky having been able to see this one. Glad you enjoyed it Stephanie and thanks so much for the comment!!
@@StaticSpaces hoping you are safe from the fires!
Ya, i don't live anywhere near them thankfully
Love the wood stove
Thanks for the comments Gail!!
This was very interesting, James. It makes me wonder what kind of person would build this. Hippie comes to mind. Lol.. It really is strange and not very pretty. I think there are people who believe living in something like this go back to the pyramids. Supposedly, pyramids have a way of preserving even the food that was left in them for the deceased. I really enjoyed this, James! Thank you!! Great job
Yes, i can totally see a hippy living in a house like this. 😆 Glad you enjoyed this one Denise and thanks a lot for the comment!!
What a unique little home. Such a shame it is falling apart from not being maintained properly or maybe it was one of the kits that was diy’d by someone with limited knowledge of what they were doing. Was probably a cozy cool place in its day in a serene setting. It’s weird how nature takes over cars after the floor disintegrates. Thanks for this interesting explore! 😊
Yes, definitely would have been an idyllic spot at one point in time. I always find it interesting when cars turn into those mini greenhouses. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks so much for the comment!!
Hi James : Those geo domes always reminded me of the way bees build nests , and I hate bees ,hornets and all things that might sting me ! I really like your cap , and think I found the exact one this past week at Marks ! Just remember that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery !! Best regards . John from Kingston .
I agree, they kind of remind me of hives as well. That's great that you found a hat like mine that you like, i didn't get mine at marks but at that large online retailer. It is surprisingly hard to find a decent black hat without a logo in retail stores. Thanks a lot for the comment John!!
@@StaticSpaces James ; See you are at 17 K subs . Way to go my man !! I try to shop local but have to use that large online retailer often as well , The A word is building a huge dist center in Belleville On , as we speak , and 1/2 day shipping will soon be possible .Keep up your fantastic videos . I will be watching .
I honestly don't buy very much there because most of what I buy is food and they are expensive for that. If it's something i can't find anywhere else then i have no choice. Really is unbelievable how quickly they are growing in this country. Yup, 17k it's exciting!
@@StaticSpaces Jim : You devote so much time to your channel , answering all replies !! Absolutely the best YT channel in Ontario and the only one I watch !The others can't go anywhere alone and constant other voices in the background . No need to respond to this comment . I feel guilty stealing your time !!
Esse ligar é realmente impressionante, achei linda demais tudo por aí, como sempre fico 9maginando quando era habitado devia ser super legal. Desejo muita paz e muito sucesso pra vocês.
Thanks very much for the comment!!
What an interesting design for a house. Love that they used hardwoods, and the kitchen was neat. Not sure I could live in one though, kind of too confined for me. First thing I thought of when I saw it was "stucco the place and it would look like the Flintstones house" lol.
I couldn't live in one of those either, they get way too hot upstairs. Plus i would imagine sound travels well in a small space like that too. Still looks very interesting though! Thanks very much for the comment KMF!!
Dude you are brave that place is really cool 😎🆒 but it could fall in anytime
It was still solid enough but it's a place i had to see for myself. Thanks for the comment Jerrold!!
I guess the materials were too light to withstand the climate. It looks like it was a fun, calm, and peaceful place to live when it was livable.
I would imagine it was very peaceful in that area. Thanks very much for the comment Dan!!
Yeah I bet that place was really cool 😎👍 in it's day
I don't doubt it. Thanks a lot for the comment Jerrold!!
Although they are not the norm, there are a number of dome homes scattered around,,If done CORRECTLY they should last a very long time. The particular one in your video seems to have had a major foundation issue. Remibds me of the man who built his house on the sand.
I know of one in Poncahatoula, LA. There are several along I 59 in MS/LA. On Pensacola beach, a dome home was the only home left in that area. I had seen the home the year before.. A friend lived in one along Hway 90 on the beach...unfortunately a hurricane got it and everything around it...There is one between my home and Hattiesburg off Hway 49.
Little Farmer Brown rode out to feed his pet goat.
Surprised, i guess they are more popular than i initially thought but it probably also depends on the area. This one had a hole in the floor of the bathroom and you could see straight to the ground, so i don't the foundation was properly done. Thank you very much for the comment!!
Hi James
This place was cool. Must have been nice before it got to the state it’s in now.
They call it Geodesic but I think it looks like a Yurt! It’s cool that’s for sure.
It certainly is different. Doesn’t look like this kind of a place to live is popular.
I like it but wouldn’t want to live in one. A Yurt would be nice to stay in on
vacation. James you said something interesting. Why don’t you use Pennie’s in
Canada? We use them here in the USA. Just curious. Anyway nice work on
the video and thank you for sharing it with us. Stay safe and well.👍❤️💕💛💙💚🍙
I wouldn't want to live in one of these either. It does have some similarities to a yurt in shape and they do seem to be more popular as like air BNBs or high end hotel rooms in remote areas. My understanding as to why they don't make pennies anymore is because they cost more to make than they are worth, so it really did make financial sense to get rid of them. Glad you enjoyed this one Irene and thanks a lot for the comment!!
Nossa deferente mais eu achei muito lindo ❤ amei o seu vídeo
Thank you very much for the comment Maria!!
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Glad you liked it!!
Awesome video. I've never seen inside these buildings. Was that insect damage to the wood in that first room? Would have been great to see it when it was first built ...thanks for sharing 😊❤
It could have been insect damage but at the time i thought it was just the wood rotting out from water getting in. Glad i could show you the interior of one of these homes Heather and thanks a lot for the comment!!
There are 2 of these houses in the county I live in Florida 😎 Both are occupied!
Wow that is surprising, i mean they aren't common at all, so having two close by is cool. Thanks very much for the comment!!
Saw these homes when they first hit the news as to being ideal for various reasons that I have no clue why they thought they would have been practical ,although I love the design but would to love to know how assembling furniture in there would have looked cant imagine living in a circle or 6 shape dimensional type design ,imagine some architect claimed it would be the wave of the future,apparently not the case,enjoyed the tour and the location.
Ya, they aren't very practical from a usability standpoint, with all the curved walls. Will be interesting to see if they ever make a resurgence with the tiny home movement, although i doubt it. Glad you enjoyed this on Robyn and thanks a lot for the comment!!
Amazing architectural Designed house -Was it built in the mid 1980s? 19:48 Dawg i wonder what was on that cassette tape?
I honestly don't know when this house was built but it could have been in the 80s. We may never know what was on it, the house unfortunately collapsed shortly after my visit. Thanks very much for your comment!!
Interesting house but yet disgusting. Most anything though, is going to be disgusting after so much neglect. I could have made it my home before it went down hill. You're still doing a good job. 👍
Yes, i don't think this one will ever be lived in again, it just has too many problems at this point. Glad you enjoyed the tour though and thanks a lot for the comment Sharon!!
Cool place! I think it would be interesting to reuse the triangles for other things. It would make a decent dog house for example. Such a shame to see it just disintegrate.
Ya, i think there was enough of the triangular pieces left intact to do something like that. Glad you liked it and thanks so much for the comment!!
Superman Returns was released in 2006, so that bottle of Pepsi has been sitting there for quite a while.
I'm surprised the bottle is still intact with the freeze thaw cycles and the way plastic starts to crack as it ages. Thanks very much for the comment!!
Was this home located in a remote area? Maybe it was used primarily for a hunting camp. I guess these homes weren't really insulated.
Yes, could have been a hunting camp or a cottage type of second home. And yes i doubt this one had the greatest of insulation. Thanks very much for the comment!!
Seems you have trouble with good byes. Great explore. Those homes are supposed to be weather resistant but that one didn't make it.
What do you mean i have trouble with goodbyes? Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks very much for the comment!!
What was the outside layer made of? Plaster?
I think so, yes. Thanks a lot for your comment!!
Who doesent use penny's? What country is this
It's in Canada and we got rid of Penny's several years ago. Thanks very much for watching!!
I'm getting glamping vibes
Haha yup, they are being built for that now. Thanks very much for the comment!!
That's OK I'm not fond of these although its probably interesting to some.but I feel too closed in. A bit claustrophobic. But that's just me😮
I don't think I could live in a dome home either, too open for my taste. Thanks very much for the comment!!
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Nice concept (I guess) but horrific construction by a rank amateur builder. As kids we built studier forts than this catastrophe!
Hahaha. Yes it did appear as though someone had built it themselves or maybe it just wasn't taken care of, either way was a very unique house. Thanks a lot for the comment Bill!!
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