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To: WorkingClassFilth

Actually domes are increasingly efficient, and there is no wasted space. Also they are almost indestructible in a tornado or hurricane, as the wind just zips right over the shape.
And a bif one is yo don’t need surround sound for movie watching.


21 posted on 01/04/2012 4:35:56 PM PST by svcw (For the new year: you better toughen up, if you are going to continue to be stupid.)
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To: svcw

Rather inconveniently shaped attics at the least I’d think.


26 posted on 01/04/2012 4:40:41 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Sometimes progressives find their scripture in the penumbra of sacred bathroom stall writings (Tzar))
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To: svcw

Any shape envelope can be made (energy) efficient given time and/or money. However, other considerations must take account, too. As far as space goes, I doubt that a sphere can ever be as effective for living space as thoughtful conventional housing. One might appreciate the ‘spaciousness’ of the dome and consider that a wise use of space but a waste is still a waste - even in homes with vaulted ceilings. I used to think a dome would be cool back in my Buckey Fuller days, but practicality has been brought home to me too many times to follow those dreams anymore.

However, to each his/her own.


27 posted on 01/04/2012 4:44:54 PM PST by WorkingClassFilth (Soon to be a man without a country.)
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To: svcw

Tornados destroy structures by reducing the atmospheric pressure outside, thus the air inside expanding outward explodes the house. Doesn’t matter what its shape is.


48 posted on 01/04/2012 7:18:52 PM PST by editor-surveyor (No Federal Sales Tax - No Way!)
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