The Environmental Advantages of Dome Living
1. Material Efficiency
- Uses 30% fewer materials than box homes
- Minimal construction waste
- Often built with recycled content
2. Energy Performance
- Case Study: A Nova Scotia dome uses 42% less heating oil than neighboring homes
- Superior insulation options
- Natural ventilation reduces AC needs
3. Renewable Energy Integration
- Perfect for:
- Solar panels
- Small wind turbines
- Geothermal systems
4. Long-Term Sustainability
- 50+ year lifespan
- Easier to repurpose
- Lower lifetime resource consumption
Atlantic Canada Bonus: Many provinces offer green building incentives that apply to domes!