The Garlock Residence — A Dream Dome
The Garlock residence — A fabulous Monolithic Dome dream home sitting atop a ledge of the Colorado Rockies.
Love at first sight — The Garlocks said they immediately fell in love with the nonconventional design of their dome-home.
A bridged walkway — It connects the redwood, patio deck to the dome’s upper deck that overlooks the valley.
Back entrance — Residents have a convenient, sheltered back entrance.
Open, airy look — Windows that are three stories high fill the home with light and give it an open, peaceful feel.
Planters — Dome’s lower level encompasses 2 bedrooms, bathroom, exercise room and greenhouse centered about a waterfall, indoor pond and a rising planter.
Interest areas — The 3800 square feet of living space accommodate many interests: music, reading, conversation, etc.
Wood and greenery — They complement each other and their outdoor environment.
Walk in the treetops — The finely crafted, redwood deck has a walkway that seems to reach into the treetops.
Redwood deck — It has a ponderosa pine growing through it.
View of the Rockies — The deck and its view of the Rockies is a favorite spot.
Solar panels — Located near the home, they generate sufficient on-site electricity for this entire Monolithic Dome dream home.
Built green — Superior insulation and energy efficiency make this home “green”.
Fitting right in — Nestled among the trees, the dome seems a natural part of the landscape.
Disappearing act — Sometimes the dome is hard to spot.
Garage — It’s a Monolithic Dome with a 32-foot diameter.
Curvaceous blending — The garage dome curves and blends into the larger home dome that has a 50-foot diameter.
Convenient touches — A spray-in-place, concrete fence and a stairway with wide, comfortably spaced steps provide secure,
convenient access.