Builds Quonset bunkers for a living. Lives in Dome Home in the woods

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David builds underground Quonset huts, so when he saw a rundown Monolithic Dome for sale, he bought it and began rebuilding it into a custom home for himself. Built from steel-reinforced concrete with polyurethane foam insulation, the framework is disaster-proof and highly insulated (R-80).
Built to be entirely off-grid, with solar panels, batteries, and a propane washer/dryer, it is very affordable to heat during the wet and cold of the Pacific Northwest winter and stays cool even during summertime heat waves.
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While the exterior was zombie-proof, the interior was mostly a blank canvas with a cement floor and a large open space. David designed a curving serpent wall to frame a round bedroom. Using 24-foot-long beams-the maximum length from a local mill-he set the room’s size and the exposed-wood bedroom ceiling and the floor of the office above it.
As an experienced carpenter, David works on his home at night and on weekends, so it’s a long-term build that he can tailor as he lives in it and finds new needs.
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Building Bunker Villa on a budget using Quonset Hut structure:
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  • @VikingShelters
    @VikingShelters3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for coming to visit the Dome Home with your family, I love the production of the video. We'll continue to share updates on our channel as they happen, along with other videos to do with other projects, etc! Take care and hope to have you visit for an update one day !

  • @thinkplanetearth2946

    @thinkplanetearth2946

    3 ай бұрын

    What is the plan for the Hobbit houses you want to build? Guest houses for family and friends? Airbnb? Just for fun? The house looks beautiful by the way.

  • @fjkennedy

    @fjkennedy

    3 ай бұрын

    Greetings from Canada: Thanks for sharing your most incredible home. You’re truly a master craftsman.

  • @josephhoward8735

    @josephhoward8735

    3 ай бұрын

    I may have missed it - what is the diameter of this dome?

  • @VikingShelters

    @VikingShelters

    3 ай бұрын

    @josephhoward8735 Great point ! It is 52 Ft

  • @nicolasboullosa

    @nicolasboullosa

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your story with the audience; it’s quite challenging to do partitions within half a sphere and you make it look easy; looking forward to seeing the rest of the work you were about to finish when we visited.

  • @Johnny-rj9on
    @Johnny-rj9on3 ай бұрын

    Seems like a magic trick with how much bigger it looks on in the inside

  • @clairea-t7045
    @clairea-t70453 ай бұрын

    I wish more contractors would be willing to build homes like this.

  • @Josh-yr7gd
    @Josh-yr7gd3 ай бұрын

    That dome looks so much bigger inside than it does outside. Great work so far. Can't wait to see the finished product.

  • @boardwalkbw7130
    @boardwalkbw71303 ай бұрын

    That sliding door gave me crush vibes on this Carpenter....excellent!!!...the curved sliding door too...can't even handle how awesome this is

  • @nuanteeks8602

    @nuanteeks8602

    3 ай бұрын

    This guy is absolutely brilliant with his thoughts of designs

  • @VikingShelters

    @VikingShelters

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you ! Wait till you see the Dome once it is all finished !

  • @boardwalkbw7130

    @boardwalkbw7130

    3 ай бұрын

    I can't wait to see it finished...so inspired!!! Love how you taught us of the frequencies...you got me day dreaming!@@VikingShelters

  • @janwoodward7360
    @janwoodward73603 ай бұрын

    I live in a self built geodesic dome we started in 1980. Very efficient. Very comfortable and flexible with many possibilities for interior designs. I love mine.

  • @generaljellyroll8737
    @generaljellyroll87373 ай бұрын

    I honestly don't understand why more homes don't take advantage of the fact that the temperature doesn't fluctuate much beyond 65 under the frostline. There should be a network of underground communities in places above sea level. Hobbits and ants know what is up

  • @steveturansky9031
    @steveturansky90313 ай бұрын

    Monolithic domes, like this, are the best kind (made from a one piece shell of concrete). They are extremely strong, very insulated (with foam), and not prone to leaking. The problem with Geodesic domes is all the seams where the triangles meet. Eventually, these seams may leak.

  • @mikecranapple8878
    @mikecranapple88783 ай бұрын

    Another awesome episode! Thanks Kirsten & crew!

  • @fredsimmons2793
    @fredsimmons27933 ай бұрын

    Thanks Kirsten and family for this tour.Its so good to know these people and places exist.Salute to this hospitable gentleman.

  • @GonkyWonkler
    @GonkyWonkler3 ай бұрын

    I like David's style. I remember watching his last featured video on your channel. Lots of novel solutions, and creativity on display. Great inspiration.

  • @GonkyWonkler

    @GonkyWonkler

    3 ай бұрын

    Not to mention his plan to make a hobbit village.

  • @TLTSofit
    @TLTSofit3 ай бұрын

    I’m typically a very linear person and struggle with curves unless they are do e very well. This is incredible- it’s curved but still clean looking and less “artsy/whimsical” - I’m in love

  • @Karkawry1970
    @Karkawry19703 ай бұрын

    When he could hear the people talking in the corner, that is the Whispering Gallery effect, due to curvature of the structure of the dome

  • @bdmenne
    @bdmenne3 ай бұрын

    That half circle couch looks perfect from the balcony view!

  • @geraldinemcguire1698
    @geraldinemcguire16983 ай бұрын

    A fabulous abode. I love his design process...definitely inspired by Yah.

  • @ironhorce

    @ironhorce

    3 ай бұрын

    Praise Yah

  • @yardhog
    @yardhog3 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed the thought process and the addition of his video showing the completed spare bedroom and couch. Another great video Kirsten.

  • @BRaff-hl4ip
    @BRaff-hl4ip3 ай бұрын

    That gem of information regarding the sound recording is absolutely fascinating.

  • @mybabba
    @mybabba2 ай бұрын

    From the outside, it didn’t look like much, but inside it is magnificent!

  • @EGlideKid
    @EGlideKid3 ай бұрын

    Really great. I could love living there, especially as a retirement home for two.

  • @loriturner609
    @loriturner60925 күн бұрын

    So neat to see how he is working with those curves to bring practical function and beauty together. Such an interesting house!

  • @kimberlystone3987
    @kimberlystone39873 ай бұрын

    There is a huge dome in upstate New York . Just past Woodstock, it was the film critic, Judith Crist .. My mom used to clean for her , she lived in the city , but The dome was her country home.. I’ve got fond memories of her big parties with the likes of Woody Allen , and Marlin Brando .. As a kid it was just another party….. Cool house, google it ❤

  • @66block84
    @66block843 ай бұрын

    Have always admired dome homes. Have been to Monolithic Dome Homes in Italy, Texas twice.

  • @joneidbo
    @joneidbo3 ай бұрын

    Dave has great vision and vibes. Love his idea for a hobbit home village!!

  • @debbralehrman5957
    @debbralehrman59573 ай бұрын

    What a great Dome. I like what he has done with the in side. The door upstairs is awesome. Thanks for sharing his home. I really like his idea of the Hobbit village. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌺

  • @regenerativegardeningwithpatti
    @regenerativegardeningwithpatti3 ай бұрын

    NIce job. I would like to see more dome and underground houses. Thanks for the work you are doing.

  • @vraalten
    @vraalten3 ай бұрын

    This is a seriously cool house created by a creative and amazing person!

  • @laverite1050
    @laverite10503 ай бұрын

    Just wondering how the drainage works as the rain water comes off the structure and that it sits on the bottom of a slope. Very cool house.

  • @KainsFleshlight

    @KainsFleshlight

    15 күн бұрын

    Just saw the description… I missed the part where this dome was disaster proof so nvm on the foundation lolll I’m pretty sure this place is good to go

  • @sololondon2159
    @sololondon21593 ай бұрын

    This guy is brilliant!!

  • @kiukk9288
    @kiukk92883 ай бұрын

    great house, didn't expect to be so big this guy knows what to do

  • @erinjohnson9873
    @erinjohnson98733 ай бұрын

    I also live in a dome home! Mine is a 50 foot diameter monolithic institute’s dome and half buried on the north side. It’s very energy efficient but we are not off grid. I’d love to chat some time!

  • @Who.is.Clinton
    @Who.is.Clinton3 ай бұрын

    Oh and I love the dome colour and the "blisters", gives the dome a post appocolypse feeling to it❤❤❤❤

  • @richardparker7121
    @richardparker71213 ай бұрын

    He has got a-lot of talent. The palm trees made with the light blue plaster is a perfect touch.

  • @barefoothippies
    @barefoothippies3 ай бұрын

    Amazing artist and person,thank you for filming this! ❤❤❤

  • @eugeniustheodidactus8890
    @eugeniustheodidactus88903 ай бұрын

    Very beautiful..... love the semi-circular sofa.

  • @suziperret468
    @suziperret4683 ай бұрын

    Yea for Domes! Love the stability and gorgeous curves!

  • @blueman5924
    @blueman59243 ай бұрын

    Interesting, it seems so much bigger on the inside than the outdoor view reveals. Nice wood beams. Would be great to revisit once it is all done.👍

  • @redspit99
    @redspit993 ай бұрын

    I really liked his underground Quonset Hut.

  • @pasveritas1872
    @pasveritas18723 ай бұрын

    Ahhh...curvi-linear architecture always been my absolute favourite. Thanks Kirsten - really loved his take & response to living in a curved space

  • @JohannaVanWinkle
    @JohannaVanWinkle3 ай бұрын

    This is such a beautiful interior!!

  • @boysrus61
    @boysrus613 ай бұрын

    I love this house!

  • @gracepurcell7825
    @gracepurcell78252 ай бұрын

    I absolutely LOVE this dome home. I'd love to have a tour..I'll be in NoCal wwoofing over the summer and would love to meet this innovative man.

  • @catshepherd3102
    @catshepherd31023 ай бұрын

    My cat was watching with me. He was trying to look around the corners. He wants to explore it! 😸

  • @marky3131
    @marky31313 ай бұрын

    Thanks for continually bringing us such great content.

  • @belindapoplin5439
    @belindapoplin54393 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!😊

  • @skyeseaborn1170
    @skyeseaborn11703 ай бұрын

    Very cool! Thanks so much for sharing this one.

  • @paulus.tarsensus
    @paulus.tarsensus3 ай бұрын

    Glad she got to do your own dome home, David. You probably have a couple other designs you did that could be showcased on her channel, too. You have unique solutions.

  • @tlockerk
    @tlockerk3 ай бұрын

    Love the house and future dreams.

  • @szbarnaus
    @szbarnaus3 ай бұрын

    Stunning! Great house, great episode again! Thank you!

  • @Helloverlord
    @Helloverlord3 ай бұрын

    This guy is an artist.

  • @Sage-1111
    @Sage-11113 ай бұрын

    I Love it so much more than the underground bunker. Great designs Ty for sharing

  • @Justus11167
    @Justus111673 ай бұрын

    Beautiful design. What a talented gift to have.

  • @ltandrepants
    @ltandrepants3 ай бұрын

    Brilliant!

  • @douglasmckee754
    @douglasmckee7543 ай бұрын

    Very Cool Dome Home. The Hobit village will be an Awesome addition to the property. I love the bunker feel to a home.

  • @budgetaudiophilelife-long5461
    @budgetaudiophilelife-long54613 ай бұрын

    🤗 THANKS KIRSTEN,VIKING HOMES YOUR HOME HAS SO MANY GREAT IDEAS 💡💡💡, AND YOUR WORK IS MUCH MORE CLEVER TOO 🧐 I LOVE ❤️ A DOME HOME AND BEING OFF GRID 🤗😎💚💚💚

  • @johngrimble3050
    @johngrimble30503 ай бұрын

    Skilled craftsman

  • @pitbulxdeaa
    @pitbulxdeaa3 ай бұрын

    I love this guy, so creative

  • @Who.is.Clinton
    @Who.is.Clinton3 ай бұрын

    Man oh man, loved this design and build, one of the best you guys have reviewed for a while. Loved the internal balconies of the dome.

  • @MaLi-re6re
    @MaLi-re6re3 ай бұрын

    I Love This Dome Home & Hope I can own 1 in the future. It feels so Comfy/Cozy. Thanks Again for Sharing❤

  • @ClimbToGlory10thMntn
    @ClimbToGlory10thMntn3 ай бұрын

    Pretty amazing build. Can’t wait to see his hobbit homes once they’re built and hope you go back for another video to show us. 😊

  • @kirstendirksen

    @kirstendirksen

    3 ай бұрын

    Will definitely be visiting when he builds more.

  • @Nibiru3600X

    @Nibiru3600X

    3 ай бұрын

    I will be ready to live in one of his! 5 years is perfect 👌

  • @univedia1498
    @univedia14983 ай бұрын

    Looks cozy.

  • @kath6229
    @kath62293 ай бұрын

    WOW.... I am not easily pleased, but love it.

  • @eleicajunstrom8724
    @eleicajunstrom87243 ай бұрын

    I loved this episode! I have always wanted to build a dome home. Thank you!

  • @jlhenderson2
    @jlhenderson23 ай бұрын

    Love the dome home concept......I hope you revisit this place once the Hobbit village is completed.

  • @jeanadamsick9854
    @jeanadamsick98543 ай бұрын

    ENJOYED IT!!!

  • @youtublos
    @youtublosАй бұрын

    Beautiful house, very nice!

  • @dbdouglas
    @dbdouglas3 ай бұрын

    Love it!

  • @LincolnWorld
    @LincolnWorld3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for another great video! I've wanted to have a place like this for a long time. Or underground, or carved out of the side of a cliff,... etc. LOL Your channel helps me keep that dream alive, and inspired to keep working towards it.

  • @melissareid640
    @melissareid6403 ай бұрын

    Really beautiful on the inside, his property and location are so very nice. Practical and efficient.

  • @allonesame6467
    @allonesame64673 ай бұрын

    Awesome artist and build! Thank you.

  • @sevenravens
    @sevenravens3 ай бұрын

    Awesome design, balanced space in a unique way.

  • @paquette1343
    @paquette13433 ай бұрын

    Wow! I really love domes! Keep them coming! Also curious about the hobbit homes.

  • @alexisleon23
    @alexisleon233 ай бұрын

    You are an artist 🎨 and an architect mate. Greetings from Greece 🇬🇷.

  • @Jayapullani
    @Jayapullani3 ай бұрын

    Great place very inspiring, it must be wonderful to be able to create your own home and living space in this way, also love the spaciousness within and some connected to the height of the roof.

  • @lazaromanalo9486
    @lazaromanalo94863 ай бұрын

    Very creative he is highly skilled.

  • @robertlaird6746
    @robertlaird67463 ай бұрын

    I also live in an unfinished geodesic dome home. It's a 50' and a 20' diameter three story wood dome structure.

  • @richardordonez8331
    @richardordonez83313 ай бұрын

    That dome needs more blisters of various sizes to give it a more organic look.

  • @aa-kh9ex
    @aa-kh9ex3 ай бұрын

    Great place. Wonderful.

  • @patstats1
    @patstats13 ай бұрын

    I love how the updates have been edited in! A lovely dome home. It felt good. And looks good too. Can’t wait to see the Hobbit Village.

  • @jjoker795
    @jjoker7953 ай бұрын

    This thing is amazing, Nice work

  • @americanpancakelive
    @americanpancakelive3 ай бұрын

    Wow- a pretty cool aesthetic. The curved stairways look lovely though I always wonder how you get things upstairs but I am sure that this guy can figure anything out.

  • @speedbuggy16v
    @speedbuggy16v3 ай бұрын

    cool dome, awesome guy!

  • @brendafarrow3117
    @brendafarrow31173 ай бұрын

    Thank you for one more Artis Dome . Love It ! I got little money . Want this man to build it , yea ? You could use epoxy paint on the outside of the dome .

  • @lexmtaylor
    @lexmtaylor3 ай бұрын

    What is the diameter of this dome? Seems like a very good size.

  • @VikingShelters

    @VikingShelters

    3 ай бұрын

    52 feet

  • @liquidfriction5450
    @liquidfriction54503 ай бұрын

    good episode

  • @Guitar.Rookie
    @Guitar.Rookie2 ай бұрын

    MOAR CURVE!😁😎😊📐🎙

  • @gggusc11
    @gggusc113 ай бұрын

    Cool house!

  • @diamondperidot
    @diamondperidot3 ай бұрын

    I would love a dome home.

  • @rustybumperclassics6342
    @rustybumperclassics63423 ай бұрын

    Thats a lot of work. 👏

  • @KainsFleshlight

    @KainsFleshlight

    15 күн бұрын

    And a lot of money loll

  • @StarkeyatRingo
    @StarkeyatRingo3 ай бұрын

    Those acoustics happen in Grand Central Station too!

  • @thinkplanetearth2946
    @thinkplanetearth29463 ай бұрын

    I wonder what he plans to do with the 10 the Hobbit houses that he wants to build. Airbnb? Guest houses for friends and family? Simply for fun?

  • @IzNotPossible
    @IzNotPossible3 ай бұрын

    I'd love to learn how you build those the exterior structure or get some plan

  • @aliendroneservices6621

    @aliendroneservices6621

    3 ай бұрын

    Monolithic daught orghe.

  • @KingThallion
    @KingThallion3 ай бұрын

    Barn doors make me cry

  • @simonpannett8810
    @simonpannett88103 ай бұрын

    You got to love Curves as fitting straight things into it is hard!! Solar panels look in shade??

  • @lynnmoss2127
    @lynnmoss21273 ай бұрын

    keep the blisters

  • @richardordonez8331

    @richardordonez8331

    3 ай бұрын

    More blisters would be cool.

  • @fiwalker6690
    @fiwalker66903 ай бұрын

    Loved the tour , be good to see his hobbit houses , I just saw an amazing tour of those in my country NewZealand yesterday ❤️🙏🇳🇿🇳🇿

  • @napalmholocaust9093
    @napalmholocaust90933 ай бұрын

    Use a cable to open the balcony door from the left instead of leaning out. Lots of mechanical animations on folding sliding door mechanisms running around.

  • @jasonbeedon9867
    @jasonbeedon98673 ай бұрын

    The most interesting man in the world! 😎

  • @VikingShelters

    @VikingShelters

    3 ай бұрын

    Hahaha 😆

  • @coevicman3685
    @coevicman36853 ай бұрын

    Thanks again Kirsten + Team. What will your children do later; build or buy? Buy the way any Underwater Houses since the Jacques-Yves Cousteau era?

  • @gerry343
    @gerry3433 ай бұрын

    The dome appears much larger inside than the outside profile would suggest.

  • @ErichNolanBertussi
    @ErichNolanBertussi3 ай бұрын

    r80 that's amazing! how thick are the walls? and where did he locate? what part of the world is he in Kirsten/Nicolás?

  • @kirstendirksen

    @kirstendirksen

    3 ай бұрын

    Pacific Northwest

  • @ErichNolanBertussi

    @ErichNolanBertussi

    3 ай бұрын

    @@kirstendirksen sorry how thick were the walls? the dome exoskeleton? i'm curious to know detail how his spray foam achieved r80 ! i don't recall you or he mentioning it in the video... since i am looking at 32" thick walls with a r150 goal i really wanna know! thanks kirsten/nicolás :)

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