Going Small, Cozy and Safe!

Irie at twilight — Jerri Hudson named her 1000-square-foot Monolithic Dome home “Irie,” which means “alright” in Jamaican.

Irie at twilight — Jerri Hudson named her 1000-square-foot Monolithic Dome home “Irie,” which means “alright” in Jamaican.

Living room — It’s cozy, well lit and decorated with Jamaican art.

Living room — It’s cozy, well lit and decorated with Jamaican art.

Small footprint; spacious look — Jim Kaslik designed the interior of this small dome-home to look open and spacious.

Small footprint; spacious look — Jim Kaslik designed the interior of this small dome-home to look open and spacious.

Efficient workplace — Jerri enjoys cooking in her small but efficient kitchen.

Efficient workplace — Jerri enjoys cooking in her small but efficient kitchen.

Office — The home includes a convenient office work area.

Office — The home includes a convenient office work area.

Complementary roundness — Circular window extensions frame conventional square windows and complement the roundness of the dome.

Complementary roundness — Circular window extensions frame conventional square windows and complement the roundness of the dome.

Pet area — Jerri’s pet has his own area and private entrance.

Pet area — Jerri’s pet has his own area and private entrance.

Bathroom — It features an easy-to-care-for tile shower, counter top and floor.

Bathroom — It features an easy-to-care-for tile shower, counter top and floor.

Low maintenance — Like the dome itself, the fence that encircles it needs little upkeep.

Low maintenance — Like the dome itself, the fence that encircles it needs little upkeep.

All she wanted — Her dome-home provides the security, energy efficiency and comfort Jerri wanted.

All she wanted — Her dome-home provides the security, energy efficiency and comfort Jerri wanted.