Styrofoam dome homes remind me of Tatooine
Newlaunches.com — dome_homes_1.jpg I don't have a Star Wars hangover, but the resemblance is striking! These prefabricated styrofoam homes are manufactured by Japan Dome House Co., Ltd. and can be assembled in a jiffy. Called the "habitat for the 21st century," I wonder if the company understands that styrofoam is an environmental hazard as well. Moving on, lets get to the dimensions and the basics; the structure is built from100% expanded polystyrene foam and boasts of being earthquake and typhoons resistant. The walls are treated with a flame retardant to keep it safe from accidents. The natural insulation that it provides due to its properties ...

i-Dome Homes put the "dome" in "domestic bliss"
Core77 — This is pretty radical: An eco-friendly dome house concept that doesn't even mention Buckminster Fuller's name. Available in Japan for prices starting at $41,000, the polystyrene houses can be built from five basic components and are designed to resist earthquakes and typhoons. Check out the vid: And look how quickly they go up! via pink tentacle ...