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Exciting concept and I want to learn more:)

Most importantly I have lived in quebec canada where we do have colder winters:)

I read the article related to insulation and R values and was still a little unclear whether this type of Aircrete would be suitable for my region https://goo.gl/maps/pEVoKsH2LMRXzGf16

looking forward to learning more

Thank you

Nicholas

How workabe foam concrete is ?

@Ignacio-DHOME said in Compass arm height:

@vitusthemad five nights at freddy's no real set formula but we do it like that to fit human scale. The equator at this heigth makes for a dome that allows for more head room Near the walls and ceilings. It would make sense to make a higher equator as the dome size increases. I know that smaller domes use shorter equators to keep bricks from angling too steeply at the base...

Thanks very much for that information.

My family and I are excited about the possibility of building Domegaia style - hosting a workshop and all - and we want to see one before moving forward! we will be together in NYC June 14 - 24, 2021 (soon), and we want to move (eventually) to Western Mass or surrounding area. We'd come anywhere within a few hours drive of New York to visit you. Where I live right now is San Francisco Bay Area (Berkeley), and would organize a road trip around seeing one near here.

I'm at bethbaron@gmail.com, or (510) 551-9539. Also, www.bethbaron.com. Thanks!

@noni said in 3 Dome Pods Longreach:

@tkishawi happy wheels hi sorry this answer has been so long coming but I’ve just been getting on with it. I hope you’ve sorted it out with council. But here’s my experience: council was prepared to approve the aircrete domes so long as the plans were provided by a structural engineer. Which I did. But when I got the DA approval conditions included all the inspections to be done by the engineer. Since he’s in Gladstone that would have required12 air flights, accomodation and fees. After some argy barcy council agreed to the inspections being done by a local builder in consultation with the engineer.
Hope this helps.

Okay, that makes sense. Thanks for the answers.

@Tumaini I’m not on WhatsApp and abandoned the bottle bricks in aircrete bocks idea pretty soon. A lot of the blocks split. Others leaked around the edge of the bottle. Others were just ugly. I did try to evenly space and reinforce the bottles by wrapping them with wire but a lot of the set unevenly and the whole ring seemed more work than it was worth.
After consulting with Gabe I’ll finish the dome then cut portholes in the roo and lay bottlebricks into the cavity with mortar. That is some time away though. Thanks for your interest.

@word counter : Thank you very much for sharing

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Hi all, I am looking for someone in New Zealand who has worked with aircrete before. Either to bring them into a project (contract them) OR to hire / purchase their second hand aircrete gear. Thank you! Bridget Thackwray

I'll be sure to keep an eye on this thread!

Does anybody have any experience building an aircrete sauna dome .. what are the precautions to take for moister ?

I definitely enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author!

It is a compact design that incorporates many aspects of sustainable architecture, including an attached solar greenhouse, a naturally cooled pantry, and the use of some natural, local materials!

Hi I am nearly ready to pour a 15cm thick aircrete floor for a bathroom. Because it’s on highly reacive clay I’ve dug out 30 cms and filled it with crusher dust (fine gravel) with a plastic liner over it. I remember Hijar saying at the Mazunte workshop that I could use broken blocks and pour fresh aircrete over that. Can anyone help with the following information:
How much broken blocks can I use? (25 percent? 50 percent ? Or more?)
Do the pieces have to be small or can I use bigger sections?
Should I pour the slab in one go doing multiple 44 gallon pours to fill the space (2.5m x 4m) or should I do it in sections?
Any advice gratefully received

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Does anybody have any info on prefab aircrete bricks delivered .
I’d love to compare prices with time making my own bricks
I love that I can make my own don’t get me wrong .. I will be making my own but I’d live a link to a pre fab if anybody has one obomartin@gmail.com

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How does the foam material old up in underground applications?
Like building a dome home underground ( hobbit style ).

@Talyn71 Hi! It's been a while since you posted. Did you build a dome house in Colorado? I'm also in Colorado and am wondering how it worked out. Thanks!

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