Convention vs Dome
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I understand the advantages of domes.
Conventional constructions offers some important advantages over domes:
- you can simply and quickly stack bricks, they won’t fall in or out, even machines can build conventional brick walls or walls can be entirely prefab
- the bricks are of regular size allowing for easy manufacture, they don’t need to be cut to size
- square constructions make better use of scarce building space by utilising the maximum amount of floor and air space available, a flat ceiling is also a usable floor
I can’t see how domes come out well vs the above?
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Corners and eaves catch high winds. Thats why conventional constructions are always ripped apart by tornados and hurricanes. Flat roofs leak in rains, so a pitch needs to be added to the roof, adding complexity and expense. Aircrete domes have no roof so I suspect much less long term maintenance is needed as well.