It's been very convenient t o be able to say 'see Domebook 2. simply because it is the best collection of basic dome know-how available. You wili find a lot af references to Domebook2 in this book. I forms cannot really be described in words or shown in a photograph. That's why we've included so many modes and model ideas. We hope that this baokw~ l l make you want t o get involved with domes, even if you never build one.

If you want to bulld a full fledged dome hause, it should be because you want t o live in that kind of space and are willtng t o go to a little extra trouble t o have a house that is unique. a small play dome or a meditatmn dome in the back yard wlil probably satisfy you, and it will provide valuable experience. If you have plenty of enthusiasm but aren't sure of your ability. I is only a fraction of the cost of a f inshed house If you want a dome because you've been dazzled by over-ĭramatic dome hype, you may tackle a project bigger than you can handle without seeing the practical difficuities.

and when you need specla tools or hardware you wlll have to Improvise The mlnor hassles and bugs you encounter will orobablv eat up any cast advantase And remember that the bare shell If you want t o build a dame because they are cheaper than other forms of construction. They have been proclaimed as an instant solution to all hous~ng problems.

There has been a lot of soft-headed enthusiasm about dames. One of our aims is to point out the problems as well as the advantages of domes-not that we wlsh to discourage anyone We do want t o foster a practical and realistic view of domes. They have taken the time and trouble t o detail those experiences for the rest of us and we owe them all our heart-felt thanks. tell you what works and what doesn't from their own ha rd~won experience. This book is written by the only real dome experts we have-the ~ e o p l e who have been out there buildins their own domes.

The dome YOU desiun vourself will be the best for vou. but rather a collection of ideas from which you can choose to plan your own dome. w!th as gentle an introduction to the technical side as possible. We've tried t o put together a clear explanation of what they are all about. I t s also for those who are interested in domes and want t o learn more about them. This book is for people who want t o build their own domes.

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