The Strube Dome: Provides Shelter Before Completion

In Marlow, Oklahoma, retirees Darrell and Jerrilyn Strube own this 50-foot-diameter, two-story Monolithic Dome home.

In Marlow, Oklahoma, retirees Darrell and Jerrilyn Strube own this 50-foot-diameter, two-story Monolithic Dome home.

The interior has a living area of 3000 square feet.

The interior has a living area of 3000 square feet.

The Strubes outfitted their home for comfort, relaxation and fun.

The Strubes outfitted their home for comfort, relaxation and fun.

Instead of windows, the Strubes installed four sets of full french doors.

Instead of windows, the Strubes installed four sets of full french doors.

This dome-home is designed with a ground floor of mostly living area, kitchen and bathrooms.

This dome-home is designed with a ground floor of mostly living area, kitchen and bathrooms.

The Strubes enjoy cooking in their streamlined kitchen.

The Strubes enjoy cooking in their streamlined kitchen.

The upstairs has two large bedrooms, a library, another small room and a bathroom.

The upstairs has two large bedrooms, a library, another small room and a bathroom.

The top level is a partial floor that overlooks the lower living area.

The top level is a partial floor that overlooks the lower living area.

Bedroom is cozy and comfortable.

Bedroom is cozy and comfortable.

The spacious master bedroom has room for a TV and a favorite rocker.

The spacious master bedroom has room for a TV and a favorite rocker.

Bathroom is attractive and easily maintained.

Bathroom is attractive and easily maintained.

This bedroom includes a comfortable sitting area.

This bedroom includes a comfortable sitting area.