This unique off-the-grid structure sits among tall sugar pines deep in the woods of Northern California. Nestled on the grounds of a family's private retreat, the dome is designed to be completely self sustaining and camouflage into its surroundings. The dome catches and recycles its own rainwater and runs off of solar power. (Update: the dome survived a massive pine falling on it without any signs of impact.) In Phase 3 a large greenhouse will be added to the front and will produce food.

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Some sustainable practices include: recycled tire foundation pounded with earth excavated from the site, rocks found on site were used for detailing,

up-cycled doors and windows, thermal massing, etc. Additionally, almost everything constructed on site was built through a series of hands-on workshops to help spread the knowledge of earth friendly building. In collaboration with Phenix Construction.

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