I am currently designing an addition for a geodesic dome house. It faces a lake, and I want to use many of Sarah's design principles on the interior. I am having trouble locating ideas/resources for designing a facade that will work with the site. Using the current roof as a guide doesn't work for a dome--I don't want a "baby dome" look.
Thanks for the questions to clarify the dome dilemma. I apologize for the delay in my response-I am new to the Board. The dome house is around 1600 square feet (2 stories)--the addition will be around 600 square feet (plus perhaps a second story loft and a garage that would be additional square footage). I see the addition as including an entrance/mudroom, bathroom with sauna, small bedroom or away room, and an open living/dining, potentially with a loft. The living/dining and away room would face the lake, the other rooms would have less view. The site allows for lots of design options--there is plenty of space with few restrictions. I am struggling mostly with what the building footprint should be, and especially with the exterior facade and roofline decisions.
Hi, Thanks for the response, Peter. While baby dome isn't out completely, I don't think that is what I want... I like your idea of radial/dumbbell. The challenge with that is building cost/space efficiency. There might be an adaptation that would incorporate a curved facade on the viewable front (lake side).I have narrowed down to one builder, and will likely have architect involvement on the next design step. You mentioned drawings--I have the original set of house construction drawings, and can share the floorplan if you are interested.
