He adds that the eco-domes are much faster to build than ... many people have a mentality of wanting homes made of concrete, which they believe are more modern and robust,” he says.

It will take a lot of iron chains and money to keep your heavy concrete dome from collapsing. Besides, there's an easier -- and less risky -- way to build a dome this tall today. Try again!

One of the largest domes in the world, the Pantheon, is made of concrete. You saved a lot of money building this dome with concrete. But remember: concrete is very heavy. About halfway down the ...

Photo: Nicola Holland The home’s aircrete brick walls have been reinforced with fibreglass mesh ... the process for future “domies”, particularly how to eliminate annoying crazing (fine cracks in the ...