Concrete Home & Concrete Garage in South Carolina. Kolb 40ft Dome Home (three bedroom two bath) with 27ft Dome two car garage.
40′ Dome first floor is 1,271 sq.ft. 2nd floor is 370 sq.ft. For total of 1,641
27′ Garage dome has 550 sq.ft. on first floor & 130 sq.ft. in its attic storage area.
This Geodesic Dome Home built from American Ingenuity’s standard dome kits with R28 insulation is super energy efficient with a low environmental impact. It has been tested by a third party independent testing company (Home Energy Partners) and was subsequently certified as an ENERGY STAR HOME by EPA. The home actually uses 61 percent less energy than a comparably sized home. He installed a geothermal cooling & heating system. Klaus’s 2003 total monthly average energy bill was $49. This includes the electricity and propane costs for his entire 1,600 sq.ft. – 40 ft. dome.
The Energy Star label can only be placed on completed houses. The label cannot go on a Building Kit. Some of American Ingenuity’s clients have had their completed dome homes rated and received the Energy Star label. To find out how your dome home can receive an Energy Star Label, call the EPA Energy Star hot line 1-888-782-7937 and ask for a company in your area that can rate your home.
To view more info about Energy Star and this dome, click on SC Dome Five Star.
To view info and pics about South Carolina dome’s geo thermal heating and cooling system and water furnace, click on GeoThermal.
Aerial view of South Carolina 40' dome home linked to 27' (two car garage dome) with 12' utility dome.
Mr. Kolb besides owner building energy efficient American Ingenuity domes, drives an efficient Prius.
Side view of 27' garage dome with 16' wide garage door. 40' dome home with front standard entryway. A standard entryway is 8' tall. On site a framed wall is built under the entryway to accept your locally purchased doors and windows.
Garage door open showing two car parking.
Mr. Kolb holding model dome Entryway contains standard 6'8" door three feet wide and standard opening windows.
Klaus and dog with view of open garage door.
Different view of Klaus with dog and garage dome and link.
Landscaping area in front of link. 16' wide garage door up. Mr. Kolb preferred to paint his domes white. However usually the domes are painted light tan, light green, light blue, etc.
Different view of 27' garage linked to 40' dome. 40' dome is three bedrooms and two baths. In the link is the washer and dryer.
Hummingbird enjoying Klaus's gardens flowers.
Side view of 40' dome showing first floor window dormer and front entryway.
Different view of South Carolina domes.
View of 40' dome with front door open.
Neighbor's horse and Domes during summer time.
Domes at dusk in late fall.
View of front 40' entryway and 12' utility dome.
Rear view of 40' dome with door dormer balcony above standard entryway. The Ai dome is the only dome company where a second floor door dormer can be installed in the 36' or larger domes.
Side view of 2nd floor balcony and window dormer.
View of first floor and second floor window dormers with balcony above standard entryway. The first floor of Ai's 30' thru 48' domes can have up to five first floor entryways. The entryways can either be standard or high profile.
Close up of rear entryway with double french doors and window.
View showing 27' dome along right side of 40' dome.
Different view of 40' dome in winter.
Front view of domes in winter.
Side view of 40' dome and 27' dome in winter.
Front Standard entryway has center door with window on each side. High vaulted ceiling over living room and dining room.
View of dining room from kitchen. Right wall is wall to link.
View of dining room with closed door in link. Half wall on stairs.
View of dining room into kitchen.
Dining room to Kitchen. Window dormer in kitchen.
Dining room with door in link wall in back ground.
Kitchen with window dormer above sink.
Different view of kitchen. Refrigerator and other cabinets on right wall.
Living room by front door. Half wall on stairs and second floor. Window dormer in living room.
Different view of living room and second floor half wall.
View of Stairs half wall.
View from second floor into living room.
View from dining room into link. Link has washer dryer with door into the garage. Links are usually 5-10 feet long.
Different view of the link into the garage.
First floor hall way to master bedroom and master bath.
Closet containing geothermal furnace.
First floor master bedroom. Entryway on right with large windows to let light in. Bathroom door on back wall.
Second floor hallway from study to bedroom and bath.
Study to right of hallway. Door to second floor bath.
Second floor study with door dormer leading to balcony.
Second floor door open to balcony area. Railing installed on site per code requirements.
View from second floor balcony into South Carolina countryside.
Mr. Kolb standing in front end loader, pressure washing his dome to remove algae prior to painting.
Mr. Kolb painting his dome without harness and rope attached to eye bolt. Not visible is eye bolt on top of dome. Current technology allows for power roller....paint is dispensed thru plastic tube to paint roller to make painting easier.
Different view of Mr. Kolb's 40' dome.
Close up view of Mr. Kolb on top of his dome.
Different view of both domes freshly painted.
12' in diameter utility dome ...sometimes call 12' Pod. the pod can house lawn equipment, tools, etc. On site 2" eps triangles and 40' risers are installed and concrete applied. Entryway is framed in to accept door or door and window.
Geese enjoying fall day in South Carolina.
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