Stout Residence: Cool Dome in Hot Arizona

Stout Residence in Mesa, AZ – Carol and Roger Stout planned their fabulous Monolithic Dome home for five years.

Stout Residence in Mesa, AZ – Carol and Roger Stout planned their fabulous Monolithic Dome home for five years. (Roger Stout)

Dome on the outskirts of Mesa – Sitting on a spacious, residential lot, this dome has a diameter of 54 feet, a height of 23 feet and a living area of 2900 square feet.

Dome on the outskirts of Mesa – Sitting on a spacious, residential lot, this dome has a diameter of 54 feet, a height of 23 feet and a living area of 2900 square feet. (Roger Stout)

Gracious Living Area – The 2100 square feet downstairs include a spacious, open-to-the-ceiling living/dining area.

Gracious Living Area – The 2100 square feet downstairs include a spacious, open-to-the-ceiling living/dining area. (Roger Stout)

The Upstairs – The loft, designed as a casual, fun place, shares its 900 square feet with a grand piano, an entertainment center, a home office and a half bath.

The Upstairs – The loft, designed as a casual, fun place, shares its 900 square feet with a grand piano, an entertainment center, a home office and a half bath. (Roger Stout)

Downstairs – In addition to the living/dining area, the downstairs includes a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a utility room and a small shop.

Downstairs – In addition to the living/dining area, the downstairs includes a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a utility room and a small shop. (Roger Stout)

Garage – A rectangular, stucco 4-car garage is attached to the dome-home.

Garage – A rectangular, stucco 4-car garage is attached to the dome-home. (Roger Stout)

Patio – The Stouts built a jumbo-size patio on the backside of their garage.

Patio – The Stouts built a jumbo-size patio on the backside of their garage. (Roger Stout)