Same Dome, Different Climates

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Home of Chuck and Louise Snyder, both Native Alaskans. Located in Soldotna, Alaska, temperatures regularly dip below 0 degrees.

August 18, 2005

by David B. South

People often ask us, Is a Monolithic Dome suitable for hot, humid climates -- even very hot and humid ones, such as the tropics? Another favorite question is, Do Monolithic Domes work well in really cold climates? The answer to both is Yes!

Compared to other types of structures, the interior temperature of a Monolithic Dome can be more easily and economically maintained. That makes it one of the best structures you can build in either very hot or very cold climates. Monolithic Domes work extremely well in either condition.

Many articles on this website include information from dome owners and managers in both hot and cold climates attesting to their domes' superb performances.

But, when it comes to domes and climate, there is one exception to One dome fits all. That exception is the climate in an equatorial or tropical area that rarely varies. A dome-home in such a climate does not need interior temperature control. So the best bet there would be an Ecoshell. But for all other locations, the Monolithic Dome works best.

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Home of Wayne and Mildred Townsend in Reno, Nevada. Temperatures in Reno go to extremes with summers in the 100's and winters below freezing.	Talk about HOT!! This home, dubbed "YumaDome," is in Yuma, Arizona where many summer days exceed 100 degrees.	Below these thatched roofs lie the Monolithic Domes which provide accomodations for the Xanadu Island Resort.

Same Dome, Different Climates

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