Double Vision: Twin-Dome Missouri Home Offers Energy-Efficient … – Beaumont Enterprise

“It looks like something out of ‘Star Wars,’ because it’s two overlapping domes,” says listing agent Billie Barnes, of Re/Max of Sedalia.

There’s a reason for the unusual shape.

“It’s definitely a unique home,” Barnes says. “Once you are inside, it has different-shaped walls and is safe and secure from wind and storms.”

Domes, sweet domes

The energy-efficient home features two unique spaces.

The larger dome has a front room, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a large pantry, and a huge great room that includes the kitchen, dining, and living areas, Barnes says.

The smaller dome has a long hallway with three more bedrooms and a laundry room.

The house was built in 2016 by R&S Lifeline Domes.

“I have had a few people from out of state interested in the property,” Barnes says. “They were looking for something eco-friendly and wanted to have their own garden.”

The property is situated on 6 acres, and Barnes suggests installing solar panels could be a great option for someone interested in more off-grid living.

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Inside, the house boasts an open floor plan with high ceilings and lots of windows to let in an abundance of light.

The home’s energy-efficient design allows it to maintain a consistent temperature and regulate heating and cooling costs.

‘Concrete egg’

“I’m a function-over-form kind of guy. So when we built this property, we were looking to create the most functional and durable kind of home,” says homeowner Michael Van Devender. “It’s basically like being inside a concrete egg. Living in the Midwest, tornadoes are a constant concern.”

Van Devender explains that the home’s exterior includes a unique layer of foam and concrete. He likens it to a “thermal battery” that can maintain a steady temperature for long periods.

“We moved to Arkansas and have sticker shock, seeing the utility bills here,” he says.

Van Devender notes how cozy and well-lit the house is and mentions another benefit of its unusual construction: The concrete makes it soundproof.

“At my home in Arkansas, I can feel and hear an airplane going by,” he says. “In the dome home, it was much quieter than where we are now. … Traditional homes have to deal with creaks from wind blowing and termites. If it’s a concrete structure, you won’t have that problem. We loved the home and would have taken it with us if we could.”

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