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AirCrete Domes
reposted from http://www.domegaia.com/what-is-aircrete.html
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8 Irresistible Reasons To Build with AirCrete
http://www.domegaia.com/what-is-aircrete.html Little Dragon AirCrete Foam Injector
http://www.domegaia.com/store/p29/DIY_Little_Dragon_and_Foam_Injector_Plans.html $39 USD
http://www.domegaia.com/store/p38/Little_Dragon_-_115_volt.html $499 USD
1. LOW COST
Perhaps the most obvious reason to build with AirCrete is the enormous amount of money it will save you in construction, in maintenance and in keeping you cool during the summer and warm in the winter.
AirCrete is simply the most practical, high-quality, low cost material there is. It plays a double function as structure and insulator. Millions of tiny closed air cells gives AirCrete its insulating properties. And you can form it to any thickness to suit your climate. Just one liter of dish detergent with 10 gals of water make enough foam to produce about 2 cubic meters or 70 cubic feet of AC. The foam expands the volume of cement by a factor of 5 - 7. It eliminates the need for aggregates, gravel, sand, or rock which are costly, take space on site and require heavy equipment to deliver and hard labour to work with.
Domes are very energy efficient for several reasons. They enclose the most space with the least material. 40% of the energy loss in conventional structures is around the thermal bridges where studs, floors and roof meet the exterior walls. There are no thermal bridges in an AirCrete dome home. The seamless integration of floor, walls and roof eliminates outside air penetration and allows the natural flow of interior convection currents that make it easier to heat and cool.
2. ECOLOGY
If you are concerned with our ecology like we are, then AirCrete will have a special appeal to you too. AirCrete has gained international recognition as an ecological building material because of it’s resource efficiency. It’s reduced environmental impact is only getting better as greener alternatives to portland cement continue to be developed.
3. FIREPROOF
A small flame can become an inferno very quickly in a conventional wooden home. Once the fire penetrates the thin walls, the spaces between the stubs act like chimneys that allow the fire to easily spreads to the entire structure. And if the fire doesn’t destroy your stick frame house, the fire department likely will in the process of trying to extinguish the fire.
AirCrete is fireproof. You can build a furnace with it. It will not burn.
4. WATER PROOF
Water damage is a constant threat to wood, adobe, cob, straw bale, compressed earth and even metal buildings. AirCrete is waterproof, you can build a boat with it. It will not rot, rust or decompose in water.
You might want to cover you home with vegetation, no problem! Put a sprinkler on top to keep it moist and cool in the summer, no problem! AirCrete is waterproof.
5. PEST PROOF
Insects and rodents are another annoying threat. They find every nook, crack and cranny. Conventional homes are riddled with seams, joints and layers that invite pests. Regardless of the initial quality, as your home ages it becomes more accommodating to pests.
In many parts of the world houses are fumigated with toxic chemicals to control termites, cock roaches and other pests. It’s an endless battle. I’m not sure what’s worse the pests or the chemicals. It’s a hopeless situation for most houses in the tropics.
With tight windows and doors an AirCrete dome home is impervious to pest of all kind. It’s comforting to know that nothing is going to crawl into your bed while you sleep soundly.
6. SAFETY
Natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, floods, volcanic eruptions - you name it, a dome is the strongest structural shape bar none.
The fragile shell of an egg would crumble under the slightest pressure if it was flat. It’s incredible strength comes from it’s dome shape. A dome is strong because it distributes forces equally in all direction throughout it’s entire surface. Architects and engineers have know this for centuries. Some of the oldest standing buildings in the world are domes.
“Sick house syndrome” is a term used to describe the ailments caused by the off gassing of modern construction materials. AirCrete is inert, it’s made of natural materials. And it’s a perfect base for the application of natural plasters.
7. ELEGANCE
There is something intangible, freeing and uplifting that soothes your soul the moment you step into one of our dome homes. The graceful arches, round window and oval doorways are inspiring. They give you a sense of expansion as though you have entered a sacred space. AirCrete domes are extraordinary, they provide something that conventional buildings simply cannot. Your dome home will surrounded you with a secure sense of serenity.
8. EASE
Most creatures build their home in a day. Yet many of us spend the best years of our lives in debt to our homes. It doesn’t have to be this way. Building an AirCrete dome home is easily achievable for most people. Especially if you do it with others. It’s easy to learn. And the tools we provide do most of the work for you.
Work becomes play when we help each other. It will be one of your life’s most memorable events. Building your own home with friends and family is a deeply satisfying accomplishment that too few people experience. And still the greatest joy comes from living in it!
Perhaps the most obvious reason to build with AirCrete is the enormous amount of money it will save you in construction, in maintenance and in keeping you cool during the summer and warm in the winter.
AirCrete is simply the most practical, high-quality, low cost material there is. It plays a double function as structure and insulator. Millions of tiny closed air cells gives AirCrete its insulating properties. And you can form it to any thickness to suit your climate. Just one liter of dish detergent with 10 gals of water make enough foam to produce about 2 cubic meters or 70 cubic feet of AC. The foam expands the volume of cement by a factor of 5 - 7. It eliminates the need for aggregates, gravel, sand, or rock which are costly, take space on site and require heavy equipment to deliver and hard labour to work with.
Domes are very energy efficient for several reasons. They enclose the most space with the least material. 40% of the energy loss in conventional structures is around the thermal bridges where studs, floors and roof meet the exterior walls. There are no thermal bridges in an AirCrete dome home. The seamless integration of floor, walls and roof eliminates outside air penetration and allows the natural flow of interior convection currents that make it easier to heat and cool.
2. ECOLOGY
If you are concerned with our ecology like we are, then AirCrete will have a special appeal to you too. AirCrete has gained international recognition as an ecological building material because of it’s resource efficiency. It’s reduced environmental impact is only getting better as greener alternatives to portland cement continue to be developed.
3. FIREPROOF
A small flame can become an inferno very quickly in a conventional wooden home. Once the fire penetrates the thin walls, the spaces between the stubs act like chimneys that allow the fire to easily spreads to the entire structure. And if the fire doesn’t destroy your stick frame house, the fire department likely will in the process of trying to extinguish the fire.
AirCrete is fireproof. You can build a furnace with it. It will not burn.
4. WATER PROOF
Water damage is a constant threat to wood, adobe, cob, straw bale, compressed earth and even metal buildings. AirCrete is waterproof, you can build a boat with it. It will not rot, rust or decompose in water.
You might want to cover you home with vegetation, no problem! Put a sprinkler on top to keep it moist and cool in the summer, no problem! AirCrete is waterproof.
5. PEST PROOF
Insects and rodents are another annoying threat. They find every nook, crack and cranny. Conventional homes are riddled with seams, joints and layers that invite pests. Regardless of the initial quality, as your home ages it becomes more accommodating to pests.
In many parts of the world houses are fumigated with toxic chemicals to control termites, cock roaches and other pests. It’s an endless battle. I’m not sure what’s worse the pests or the chemicals. It’s a hopeless situation for most houses in the tropics.
With tight windows and doors an AirCrete dome home is impervious to pest of all kind. It’s comforting to know that nothing is going to crawl into your bed while you sleep soundly.
6. SAFETY
Natural disasters, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, forest fires, floods, volcanic eruptions - you name it, a dome is the strongest structural shape bar none.
The fragile shell of an egg would crumble under the slightest pressure if it was flat. It’s incredible strength comes from it’s dome shape. A dome is strong because it distributes forces equally in all direction throughout it’s entire surface. Architects and engineers have know this for centuries. Some of the oldest standing buildings in the world are domes.
“Sick house syndrome” is a term used to describe the ailments caused by the off gassing of modern construction materials. AirCrete is inert, it’s made of natural materials. And it’s a perfect base for the application of natural plasters.
7. ELEGANCE
There is something intangible, freeing and uplifting that soothes your soul the moment you step into one of our dome homes. The graceful arches, round window and oval doorways are inspiring. They give you a sense of expansion as though you have entered a sacred space. AirCrete domes are extraordinary, they provide something that conventional buildings simply cannot. Your dome home will surrounded you with a secure sense of serenity.
8. EASE
Most creatures build their home in a day. Yet many of us spend the best years of our lives in debt to our homes. It doesn’t have to be this way. Building an AirCrete dome home is easily achievable for most people. Especially if you do it with others. It’s easy to learn. And the tools we provide do most of the work for you.
Work becomes play when we help each other. It will be one of your life’s most memorable events. Building your own home with friends and family is a deeply satisfying accomplishment that too few people experience. And still the greatest joy comes from living in it!
The amount of cement required for a cubic foot of AirCrete depends on the density of the AirCrete. A 94lb bag of cement produces about 40 gal or about 5.5 cubic feet or .15 cubic meters of AirCrete of a density of 19 lb per cubic foot. For more information see the cart below.
If you have any additional questions regarding AirCrete, please view our FAQ page here
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Solution to Autism: The Sunrise Program
http://autismtreatmentcenter.org/media/pdf/4th_Edition_Developmental_Model_8.2017.pdf
https://www.facebook.com/BornDifferentShow/videos/1802239059827520/
https://www.facebook.com/BornDifferentShow/videos/1802239059827520/
Friday, March 16, 2018
Kryon's recommendations for generating electricity
Nuclear reactors are just the most expensive steam engine
use the oceans to generate energy - how?
use geothermal energy with something with a lower boiling point than water... maybe alcohol? a form of alcohol that condenses at room temperature?
The Philippines currently has one of the most expensive electricity rates in Asia, but it is surrounded by ocean. Could we use this to give this country the cheapest power rates in Asia?
use the oceans to generate energy - how?
use geothermal energy with something with a lower boiling point than water... maybe alcohol? a form of alcohol that condenses at room temperature?
The Philippines currently has one of the most expensive electricity rates in Asia, but it is surrounded by ocean. Could we use this to give this country the cheapest power rates in Asia?
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