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Four Season Off Grid House to Live a Sustainable Life

Enjoy the simplicity and comfort of an off-grid house and live an energy-efficient, sustainable lifestyle.

Off-grid houses refer to homes that do not rely on utility power and where people are more or less self-sufficient. They either live off-grid with solar panels for power and heat\ or maintain it through a generator. Because of their dependence on alternative energy sources, the potential cost savings have attracted crowds as a choice for people seeking energy-efficient living.

The Dome house is a growing trend in off-grid houses due to its energy-efficient geometric design. It can be equipped with solar panels and rainwater harvesting mechanisms to be transformed into off-grid living.

Off Grid Houses

Application of Off Grid House Served

Ecotourism Accommodation

Ecotourism Accommodation

Telework
Telework

Family Housing
Family Housing
Agricultural Support
Agricultural Support
Research Center
Research Center
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Festival & Stage
Weather Station
Weather Station

SHELTER Off Grid House Success Cases

Cidra.bo.montellano
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Location:Cidra.Bo.Montellano
Purpose: a family home on Airbnb

A Family Home On Airbnb
Location

To move away from the hustle and bustle of the city and get nearer to nature, travelers are starting to favor off-grid living on Airbnb. Owner Felix noticed this commercial opportunity and worked with Shelter Dome to design a white dome house equipped with a comfortable bed, kitchen, and bathtub.

With the power supply in mind, we also designed space on top of the residence where solar panels can be placed. People can use natural underground water sources and solar panels for power sources.

But the challenges of off-grid living go far beyond that. The location in the forest means that there are mosquito infestions and huge temperature differences between day and night.

Shelter Dome handled everything:
  • Use compression strips to secure the inner skirting to the dome platform, ensuring absolute airtight protection from pests.
  • Design the inner layer of the dome with insulating layers and a heating system to keep a comfortable environment.

The entire project was designed with full consideration of regional weather, temperature, and energy sources, letting Airbnb customers enjoy the serenity of nature and experience sustainable off-grid living. With over 150 reviews on Airbnb and an average rating of 4.88, it has attracted more and more sustainable enthusiasts.

Energy Efficient Dome Design Helps Reduce Costs

The main factor that affects the energy efficiency of the dome is its shape. The round shape facilitates the easy flow of internal air throughout space. In addition, the surface area of a dome structure is so large compared to its volume that it dissipates more heat through the roof windows. Therefore dome shaped off grid houses require less energy for heating in winter and cooling in summer. Paired with solar panels, the dome home depends on solar power to produce electricity, which not only saves on energy costs; it also reduces carbon dioxide emissions, and is conducive to environmental protection.
Energy Efficient Dome Design Helps Reduce Costs
Enjoy The Convenience Of Modern Amenities In Dome

Enjoy the Convenience of Modern Amenities in Dome

Shelter Dome understands the last thing you want to happen is to not have a kitchen and bathroom in an off-grid house. That's why we equipped our domed homes with modular kitchens and bathrooms. The modular means each unit is self-contained and easy to install. To top it all off, each module is precision-fitted to ensure that it won't leak. Living off-grid doesn't mean living a life of poverty, people are still pursuing a modern life of comfort and convenience. We prepare a wide range of interior options including sofas, dining tables, carpets, cabinets, etc., so that your clients can enjoy nature without losing the ease of living.

Ideal for Year-round Off Grid Living with Comfortable Temperature

There is a lot to consider when living off-grid in an area with variable temperatures. One of the first and foremost is the insulation and cooling capacity of an off-grid home. Fortunately, our domed homes do not live up to the faith. We installed the insulation layer interior which consists of a layer of canvas and a layer of aluminum foil bubble. The internal air bubbles are filled with a gas with low thermal conductivity and are fire retardant and insulated. At the same time, the owner chose to equip the home with an air conditioning system to control the indoor temperature, well prepared for long-term year-round living
Ideal For Year Round Off Grid Living With Comfortable Temperature

Why Choose Dome Home for Your Off Grid Living

Why Choose Shelter Dome

Since 2017, Shelter Dome has worked with 1000+ projects, including internationally renowned brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and P&G. As a top dome manufacturer, professional customer service and high-quality materials are what Shelter Dome boasts about.

Thanks to our extensive distribution centers in Japan, Australia, Italy, and Chile, we operate a strong logistics network. Every order is guaranteed on-time delivery and in-home assembly service is available.
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How To Live Off Grid In A Dome

How to Live Off-Grid in a Dome

Look for Places Where Off-Grid Housing Is Favored

There are factors to consider for building an off grid, such as weather climate, legality, land prices, and property taxes to name a few. While you can live off-grid almost anywhere, certain places like rural areas have affordable investment costs.

Be Prepared with Renewable Energy

Solar panels and generators are two common off-grid power options. Of these, solar panels are more recommended because they are eligible for tax credits and rebates apart from reducing energy. It can also increase the value of your home in a way.

Prepare Things Needed for Self-sufficiency

Setting up an off-grid home requires solar panels, rainwater harvesting or wells, bathrooms, sewage systems (set up a wastewater treatment area), tankless water heaters, green roofs, areas to grow food like vegetables, etc.

Ventilation and Temperature Control

Shelter Dome offers heating and air conditioning systems. If the daytime is too hot, it is recommended to install solar exhaust fans.

Shift Your Mindset to Off-Grid Living

Be willing to live in a simple, close-to-nature off-grid style. Being away from the city, you need to be mentally prepared to be self-sufficient for a long time.

Some Utility Tips

Use firewood for cooking or heating water outside;
Adopt sustainable strategies to manage stored energy so that solar energy does not run out in continuous cloudy weather

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