Dome Shells http://www.domeshells.com.au Domes, Dome Shells, Dome Engineering, Shells Structures, Survival Structures, Cabins, Disaster Relief Structures, DIY Structures, Resilient Houses, Alternative Structures, Planters, Bowls, Landscaping Elements, Architectural Facades, Lightweight Concrete, Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete, "GRC" , Concrete Composites Tue, 07 May 2013 13:04:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Do The Math http://www.domeshells.com.au/do-the-math/ http://www.domeshells.com.au/do-the-math/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:04:53 +0000 cbrown http://www.domeshells.com.au/?p=1770 Continue reading →]]> Do The Math (The Movie)

About The Epic Struggle of This Century

A Great Message to Big Oil and to all the Big Business Mafia

For anyone interested in our global environment, in understanding the grave situation that mankind is in and how you can be part of a massive global movement that is taking action to force Big Oil and government to listen to the wishes of the people……

Watch this Video – Do the Math (The Movie)

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]]> http://www.domeshells.com.au/do-the-math/feed/ 0 Kalachakra World Peace Stupa Opening Ceremony http://www.domeshells.com.au/stupa/ http://www.domeshells.com.au/stupa/#comments Mon, 29 Oct 2012 06:39:46 +0000 cbrown http://www.domeshells.com.au/?p=1692 Continue reading →]]> It was a wonderful experience being at the official opening of the Kalachakra World Peace Stupa at the Crystal Castle on Saturday 27th October attended by about 1500 people. For me it was the finale of many months of work and the official opening reminded me of it’s significance.

I have a deep desire to see real change happening on this planet as a result of our collective consciousness.

To me much of this world is symptomatic of the inner war that rages. If we are at peace within ourselves we will be at peace with everything outside of ourselves.

It is within me that I need to start. It is my own consciousness and understanding that will free me. The event and the Stupa itself reminded me (one person) of my true inner needs and the aspirations I have for all of us on this planet. It has been a privilege to be involved in the Stupa construction together with the monks, the owners of the Crystal Castle and the many others who were involved or supported the project.

Below is a short video of the days blessings and ceremonies by Sharon Shostak (Echonet Daily). The video does a great job of covering the highlights and significances of the event.

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]]> http://www.domeshells.com.au/stupa/feed/ 0 Would You Buy a Dome Home? http://www.domeshells.com.au/would-you-buy-a-dome-home/ http://www.domeshells.com.au/would-you-buy-a-dome-home/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 11:18:51 +0000 cbrown http://www.domeshells.com.au/?p=1629 Continue reading →]]> There are many ways to build domes and Domeshells system is only one of them. Domes are fascinating shaped structures which always draw the eye. They are also deceiving in that their appearance from the outside does not express a true sense of the size and the the feeling of the space created by the dome.

Dome structures around the world have stood up to some of the most extreme weather. Dome shapes are naturally one of the strongest shapes found in nature. Take an egg for example. Try crushing an egg between your hands by applying pressure at each end. You will be amazed at how much pressure can be applied.

One of the strongest systems for building larger dome structures is the system which uses an air form to create the shape of the structure and then, from inside, after a layer of polyurethane foam is applied to the air-form, shot-crete is applied in layers to cover a steel reinforced cage finally forming a steel reinforced concrete shell structure. A monolithic shell structure.

Although strength is not the only benefit of living in a dome there are some pretty persuasive reasons for living in one – especially if you live in a cyclone, hurricane or tornado belt area.

Brad Moon at wired.com seems impressed

Inside of a dome home under construction in Oliphant, Ontario (Canada). Photo from Great Lakes Dome Co.

]]> http://www.domeshells.com.au/would-you-buy-a-dome-home/feed/ 0 Cool Cave Homes in Matmâta http://www.domeshells.com.au/cool-cave-homes-in-matmata/ http://www.domeshells.com.au/cool-cave-homes-in-matmata/#comments Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:33:11 +0000 cbrown http://www.domeshells.com.au/?p=1528 Continue reading →]]> These are really cool. Cave Homes in Matmâta in the Tunisian desert has wonderful underground homes (ksar) built to avoid the intense heat and strong winds. The ksours (the plural of ksar) are made by digging a large pit and then, around the sides of the pit, tunneling in a few meters before cutting the living space, an artificial cave. The homes are grouped around the central courtyard where people socialize and work and children play. Each ksar is connected to other courtyards with more rooms forming an underground maze. You can find out more here: www.tunisia.com/matmata/

]]> http://www.domeshells.com.au/cool-cave-homes-in-matmata/feed/ 0 Free Energy http://www.domeshells.com.au/free-energy/ http://www.domeshells.com.au/free-energy/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:52:23 +0000 cbrown http://www.domeshells.com.au/?p=549 It has always baffled me why in a country with so much sun, Australia is not a world leader in solar energy technology. Check this.

The Largest Tower of Solar Power

 

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