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Vista Dhome David Collins

The home of Mrs. and Dr. Al Braswell in Yucaipa, California

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Dream Home David Collins

Morning light bathes this uniquely rustic Monolithic Dome dream home.

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Generous Balcony David Collins

It encircles the second level of the central dome.

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Rustic Comfort David Collins

Rocks enhance Vista Dhome’s rusticity.

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Inviting Pool David Collins

The Braswells say it looks and feels cool.

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Cozy Bathroom David Collins
A small, electric wall heater provides all the heat this bathroom needs.

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Spacious Interior David Collins

It includes areas for music, reading, games and hobbies.

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Unique Chandeliers David Collins

They softly illuminate Vista Dhome’s comfortable conversation areas.

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Generous Windows David Collins

Every morning, sunshine wakes this inviting breakfast area.

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Gourmet Kitchen David Collins

It includes lots of room for informal gatherings.

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More Spirals David Collins

An ornate, spiral staircase leads to the second level.

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Musical Banister David Collins

It’s a giant music sheet: “Oh, Give me a home ….”

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Master Bath David Collins

Marble, glass and greenery create luxury and comfort.

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Sky Lounge David Collins

It’s the third level of the central dome.

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Supreme Relaxation David Collins
The often relax in their spacious Sky Lounge that has a 15-foot diameter floor, suspended from the dome’s roof and countersunk.

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Geodesic Dome David Collins

A 15-foot diameter geodesic dome covers the Sky Lounge.

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Rugged Terrain David Collins

Vista Dhome sits atop a rocky hill.

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Disastrous Flames The Braswells

They threatened beautiful Vista Dhome on the afternoon of August 11, 2002.

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Bryant Fire The Braswells

It endangered the communities of Calimesa and Yucaipa, California. The Braswells’ Monolithic Dome home was in its direct path but received relatively little damage. A conventionally built home would have been completely destroyed.

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In the News Yucaipa News Mirror

The “Yucaipa News Mirror” reports on the Braswells and Vista Dhome

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In the News Yucaipa News Mirror

The “Yucaipa News Mirror” reports on the Braswells and Vista Dhome

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“The Press Enterprise” covers the Bryant Fire.

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More Headlines The Press Enterprise
“The Press Enterprise” covers the Bryant Fire.

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More Headlines The Press Enterprise
“The Press Enterprise” covers the Bryant Fire.
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