Finding an energy-smart builder
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
Some call it a "dome home," but the technical term is a geodesic dome.
A geodesic design uses triangles to create a super-strong sphere structure. The shape encloses the most amount of space with the least amount of materials, making these homes very economical and earth-friendly.
The most famous geodesic dome in the world is "Spaceship Earth" at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park.
The freestanding dome shape allows tremendous flexibility in the placement of walls and the size and shape of rooms. Nooks and crannies can be used for storage and play space.
The high open ceiling provides great ventilation and bright sunlight all day long. In the summer, warm air rises along the curved walls and escapes through windows in the top of the dome, providing natural air conditioning.
An energy-smart builder will help you make the right choices for your family and lifestyle.
Habitat for Humanity is an organization that provides simple, sturdy homes. Learn how energy efficiency is a key factor in building these homes.
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Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
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