Hi, I am seeking information about which Asian countries are "dome friendly" in terms of dealing with permits, council, etc. Particularly interested in SE Asian such as Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos, etc.

@pat543bike J'habite en Estrie au Quebec. J'aimerais faire une maison ici. Je pensais que j'allais faire une maison en paile, mais peut-etre je vais faire un dome en aircrete. Peut-etre on peut partager l'information ou on se aides avec les projet. Mon courriel: davidfargey@gmail.com

@BobSinScotland I'm following keenly, living in London but was wondering if they can bring a project in UK. Want to learn to go build in Kenya. Very interesting build.

Mold is commonly found growing in areas of high humidity and moisture. If you suspect that this may be a problem, you instant consult a professional for mold removal

@Gelucske We're all safe, surrounded by our 200,000 year old immune systems.

@violetd you can check with each AHJ that you are interested in buying in and they should tell you since it is public info. I know Hemet, CA has had permitting for some time. Really all you need is an architect or engineer to get plans to the AHJ showing them how sound the structure is and how other AHJs have approved and permitted. Every AHJ must have plan submittal.

Hi Charles and Howeswar, We are im Mpumalanga and had lined up a season of natural building workshops with a fantastic facilitator but then lock down stopped travel. We have not figured out when we will start up again but here is one of the links on my Brown Earth fb page where you can follow us and find out first hand when we start up again! Viv

hey, Rick here, lived and taught in Thai 13 years, lived in Huahin. played golf where you live. Now live in Mexico but miss Thai a lot. Good to see you here. I'm a rookie also.

@Harry_PK I'm a rookie here, living in Huatulco, Mexico now after 13 years in Thai. Before that, had a pool service in So Cal for 15 yrs. Have seen construction in Thai and Mexico, both really have no building codes, basically just brick it up and cement over or tile.
The one thing I would say is get a good water sample of your source water(tested for hardness for sure) and use the best/most modern equipment now available. I always emphasize using the least amount of elbows/90 degree joints.
Other than that, if I can help in any way-shoot!

Perhaps this... just translate

La densidad típica del aerocreto es de 20 - 60 libras/ cu. pies

Fuerza a compresión de 50 psi - 930 psi.

Concreto celular.- fuerza de tensión = 10 TONS/ SI

Malla de fibra de vidrio con cemento = 70 LB / SI

Hi there Pele and Ignacio,

I too am interested in learning to build domes in Portugal. I was also wondering if any of you have an idea if using these dome's is legal in Portugal. I was thinking of building a number of them, to rent out as affordable holiday accomodation, as well as some for future permaculture volunteers and or a tool shed close to the future farm.

Thanks in advance,

Kind regards,

Ward

I have been considering this idea ever since I learned of Aircrete. I purchased Geodesic Dome plans from Paul Robinson several years ago and was thinking. Because the Geo dome is very strong, and Aircrete is very light why not stretch chicken wire/cloth on the inside of the panels. Fill them with aircrete. Finish the outside/inside with cloth stucco as normal Domegaia domes.

You would need to leave channels for your screws but that should be easy with well placed straws or just drill out the channels before you set all the screws. This would be a very strong very insulated building. I decide that an Aircrete dome would be cheaper because I don't need all the limber and screws but still a very cool construction idea.

If anyone uses my idea thats great just document and post. WE all are learning.

@jaypark Just joined the group and saw this. Very interested in building a aircrete dome house in Ann Arbor too! Have you learned anything?

This is just not stopping at all, there are 88, 656 confirmed cases already outside of China. I hope this will not get worse than this. So in times like this, we need to have emergency tools at home because we will never know when we can go out safely and if our need will be available. High lumen flashlights are of great use, I recommend you try Streamlight Super Siege https://totalguide.org/best-tactical-flashlight/streamlight/super-siege-review/. this would be a perfect light for the house in case of power shortages.

Still, how do you think the light will get in? Maybe I'm missing something, but it doesn't seem feasible at all.

What kind of services you are looking for please let me know as i recently have a drain cleaning service from a plumber near me. If you tell me then i can help you in recommending the best plumber.

stucco mixer works beautifully if you want to automate the mixing!
Iggy

@vitusthemad The longer cement stays wet the stronger it gets once it cures...misting is a good idea, but your ambient moisture is maybe enough....do both!

@upwinger Brilliant idea!!!

@Talyn71 how did the build go? we are planning our place near Alamosa and wondering how this fares there