2011 and 2012 Energy Use for our Monolithic Dome

This Table illustrates the energy efficiency of a Monolithic Dome home nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, Virginia. Maddy and Chris Ecker, the owners, say, "In 2012 our total energy costs were just under $950! That’s just under the average energy cost per household of $962 for a one-person household in 1997! "

This Table illustrates the energy efficiency of a Monolithic Dome home nestled along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Galax, Virginia. Maddy and Chris Ecker, the owners, say, "In 2012 our total energy costs were just under $950! That’s just under the average energy cost per household of $962 for a one-person household in 1997! " (Chris Ecker)

Serenity Dome, a Callisto-style 2/5 oblate ellipse. It has a diameter of 50 ft, 28,700+ cubic feet, 2675 ft2 of floor area, and 103 yds3 of concrete in the shell and floor for thermal battery. According to Chris, "Serenity Dome uses about 1/3 the energy of our previous brick-and-stick built home in Virginia Beach. It’s tough to find an investment like a Monolithic Dome!

Serenity Dome, a Callisto-style 2/5 oblate ellipse. It has a diameter of 50 ft, 28,700+ cubic feet, 2675 ft2 of floor area, and 103 yds3 of concrete in the shell and floor for thermal battery. According to Chris, "Serenity Dome uses about 1/3 the energy of our previous brick-and-stick built home in Virginia Beach. It’s tough to find an investment like a Monolithic Dome! (Chris Ecker)

Virginia can also get some snow. But they are snug in their Monolithic Dome. And it saves them a bunch of money on heating and cooling.

Virginia can also get some snow. But they are snug in their Monolithic Dome. And it saves them a bunch of money on heating and cooling. (Chris Ecker)

The trimmed out dome is spectacular. Note the rock wainscoat and the wood covered entryway. These really make the home beautiful for many generations.

The trimmed out dome is spectacular. Note the rock wainscoat and the wood covered entryway. These really make the home beautiful for many generations. (Chris Ecker)