The desert is a different kind of ocean, with dunes making beautiful waves. The sky at sunrise and sunset always shows brilliant colors. The stars at night twinkle more than neon lights. The desert attracts many tourists and photographers with its unique charm. There is now a craze to live in the desert since modern desert houses can provide a comfortable and safe living environment.
Do you also want to live in a desert house? Read on to know the things to consider when living in the desert and what kind of houses in the desert are suitable for living.
Things You Need to Know About Living in the Desert
The first step to living in the desert is to know what you need to know about desert living.
Extreme Climate
In the desert, daytime temperatures are extremely high and hot, so it's best to avoid going out during the hottest time and wear protective clothing to prevent sunburn if going out. However, at night, when temperatures drop, it's also important to stay warm.
Due to the huge difference in temperature between day and night, it is important to do temperature control to keep your body comfortable, otherwise, your health may be affected. In addition, desert areas are usually very dry, with little moisture in the air and low humidity, so you need to stay hydrated to prevent dehydration.
Water Resources
Water resources in deserts are extremely limited as the cost of obtaining water, whether for drinking or domestic use, is often high. It is therefore particularly important to conserve water, even if you live near a desert oasis. It is a good idea to have some buckets to collect rainwater and to minimize waste by reusing water.
Energy System
Deserts are far from cities, so you can't rely on the city's electricity supply and need a generator for daily electricity. However, the days are usually longer in desert areas, especially in summer. The sunshine is abundant, making solar energy an ideal energy option. You can make the most of solar energy with solar generators, solar air conditioners, solar exhaust fans, etc.
Ecosystem
It is necessary to know about the organisms of the desert. Some of them may become your free fruits such as cactus, but some dangerous animals such as poisonous snakes and spiders may harm you and it is better to stay away from them. People living in the desert must protect the local ecosystem by regularly cleaning up household waste to minimize environmental pollution and ensure ecological sustainability.
Living in the desert and spending a few days in the desert are completely different concepts. If you are traveling, you can stay in a normal tent and just wrap your sleeping bag around you to keep warm at night. But if you're going to be living in the desert for months, years, or even longer, a stable desert house is what will ensure your safety and comfort.
3 Types of Desert House
Below we'll share with you three different modern desert houses, tell you about their benefits, and the reasons why they're suitable for desert living.
Cocoon Tent
The cocoon tent is inspired by the shape of a cocoon. It combines one elegant look and a sturdy structure. The cocoon shape helps to protect against the desert wind and sand, and it can easily blend in with the natural environment. The frame structure is made of Q235 steel and has a wind load of 120 km/h.
Our cocoon tent has large floor-to-ceiling windows at the front, providing spacious views and allowing you to appreciate the beauty of your surroundings. The open-plan design with no fixed partitions allows you to flexibly arrange the layout according to your needs. It ensures maximum space utilization and effectively meets individual needs.
The structure design is simple and efficient and the cocoon tent can be assembled in a few days, even without professional help. It can adapt to a variety of terrain and climatic conditions, from hot desert environments to icy cold regions. So it's perfect for areas like the desert where there's a big difference in temperature between day and night.
PVC Dome
The PVC dome has a classic geodesic structure and is constructed with a triangular network that stays well stable in the desert. Its cover can be either 850g/sqm fully opaque PVC fabric or 950g/sqm transparent PVC fabric. The PVC dome has a wind load of 120km/h and the snow load is 0.5kN/㎡51kg/m², which means that it helps to keep you out of the sand storm.
The internal structure of the PVC dome helps to maintain a stable temperature and reduce air-conditioning energy consumption. PVC domes are constructed with corrosion-resistant galvanized steel frames and PVC fabrics that are waterproof, UV-resistant, and mold-resistant.
Shelter's innovative design of the dome's segmented transparent coverings not only provides perfect viewing angles to enjoy beauty in the desert but also significantly reduces long-term maintenance costs.
Glass Dome
Glass domes are constructed with a triangular frame to ensure durability and resilience in varying weather conditions, making them ideal for individual accommodation. Shelter Dome's glass dome provides 360-degree views of the outdoors from the inside. It supports customized window coverings and modular furniture configurations for enhanced privacy and comfort.
The glass dome features PVB toughened laminated glass panels that remain intact in the event of glass breakage, reducing the risk of breakage and increasing safety. It has good acoustic properties to reduce the transmission of external noise and has a service life of up to 20 years.
Case Study: Innovative Desert Housing Project
Are you still not sure about setting up a house in the desert after knowing these? That's okay. Below we will share with you a case study of an innovative desert housing project. Let's see how Shelter Dome realized this innovative idea--living in the desert house.
Background
Petra is an ancient city in Jordan with a rich history. The most famous landmark of Petra is the 'Al-Khazneh', a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Petra Bubble Luxotel is located near Petra. It is an innovative accommodation experience offering translucent domed tents that allow guests to enjoy the view and comfort.
Prework
Petra Bubble Luxotel contacted Shelter Dome, a specialized dome manufacturer with extensive experience, and decided that Shelter Dome would design and build part of the hotel's house.
Shelter Dome was designed with full consideration of the desert terrain and climate. After constant and careful communication and negotiation with the hotel, their consistent decision to erect domes was finally made to ensure that the desert houses were functional and aesthetically pleasing.
About the Desert Dome
These domes designed and built by Shelter Dome were made of modular prefabricated components. They could be quick assembly and disassembly, so reduced transport and erect costs in the desert.
The high-strength Q235 galvanized steel frames ensure that the dome houses withstand the sand and extremes of the desert. The wear and tear-resistant PVC fabrics are also UV-protected. These materials are recyclable, reducing the impact on the environment.
The interior of the domes focuses on comfort and functionality, with modern amenities to ensure effectively insulated and ventilated. Even small desert houses for children are fully equipped. In addition, our domes use solar energy systems such as solar exhaust fans to control the temperature in the dome while maximizing energy use.
Why Is Shelter Dome
Except for building desert houses for Petra Bubble Hotel, Shelter Dome has always been the best choice for dome construction worldwide. Shelter Dome has its own production factory and can offer reliable production efficiency as well as competitive prices. Its professional design teams combine modern comfort with the natural environment in the dome.
Shelter Dome provides high-quality solutions to meet customer needs and offers one-stop service from pre-sales consultation to after-sales service.
Final Thoughts
Living in the desert is entirely possible by building the right desert house and following considerations. If you are interested in dome houses and would like to know more about the design and construction details, please contact us, and let's explore this amazing way of living together!
