Re: design help with dome house problems - low income

> > I think a rectagular design would give you a lot less grief and provide
more
> > usable space per dollar. A square concrete box with a light weight roof
is
> > safer than a dome with a concrete roof.
> > You should consider the tip-up panal design.
> > SSR
>
> how do you get a concrete roof overhead without using much rebar that
> an un skilled person can build himself?
>
> remember i want the house to stand for hundreds of years
>

A flat concrete section could just have a wire mesh in it. A vertical wall
could be concrete only. To make a shape with concrete bend re-bar. A 10' or
20' length of re-bar is flexible. Re-bar spacing of 18"...

How about thick vertical walls with just enough concrete for sand binding
and a roof of PVC pipe laid side by side and sealed.