From coffee cup to house…. that’s progress for styrofoam. A company in Japan has designed styrofoam dome houses to meet the country’s stringent building codes.
Called the “habitat for the 21st century,” the Dome House is constructed of 100% expanded polystyrene foam (styrofoam) that resists earthquakes and hurricanes. It does not rot or rust and is termite proof. The walls are flame retardant. Because there are no beams or posts, the interior space is unobstructed.
According to the company a dome home can be constructed in 7 days using 3-4 people. Kits start at 3 million yen (under $30,000). Might not be a bad starter home for college grads (that’s a niche that needs exploring).
Styrofoam domes can also be used for commercial buildings like bars and public steam rooms:
There is even a resort/theme park in Kyushu, Japan called Aso Farm that has dozens of these dome houses:
Source: Pink Tentacle.
Other Sellsius Dome Posts:
Dome Sweet Dome (geodesic dome home in Florida survived Hurricane Ivan)
Endless Summer: Ocean Dome Japan (year round sandy beach INDOORS)
Charity Begins At Dome: Domes for the World (charity building dome homes)
Dubai Ski Dome Pics (yep, they ski in the desert)
Stargazer Dome Home (camping domes with a skylight)
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