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  • Geodesic Dome: Completion
  • From "Assembly Required"
    episode DASR-104


    With high spirits, but tired muscles, the Smith family finally crossed the finish line. They incurred almost $30,000 more in unexpected costs after all was said and done, but they are extremely pleased with their new geodesic home home.

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    There’s no place like ‘dome.’

    Racing to meet a move-in deadline, the Smiths had to find some dome pros to conquer the complicated angles in their new home to finish things up. Despite the obstacles, the geodesic structure accommodated the Smith’s customizations like the granite countertops, cherry floors and the bay window. Gary and Andra are at home in their new dome.

    Smith Homestead

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    RESOURCES :

    Oregon Dome, Inc.
    Roger Boothe, founder and dome-raising supervisor
    Linda Boothe, designer and general contractor
    25331 Jeans Rd.
    Veneta, OR 97487
    Toll Free: 800-572-8943
    Phone: 541-935-5444
    Fax: 541-935-5812
    E-mail: Oregon@domes.com

    The Buckminster Fuller Institute
    Website: www.bfi.org

    Building Systems Council
    National Association of Home Builders

    Website: www.nahb.com

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