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Monolithic Dome Evaluator

Estimate size and cost for a Monolithic Dome

  • What this estimator will do:
    • Calculate square footage for a Dome based on the rooms and sizes you select.
    • Calculate a rough estimate of the Dome's cost. (for comparison purposes only)
    • Give instant results. You can do what-if comparisons.
    • Provide a printer friendly page to save your evaluation.
    • Send your estimate and comments (optional) to Dome-Homes.com
  • What this estimator will not do:
    • Show prices according to your locale.
    • Reflect late price changes/trends.
    • Consider more detailed design or building preferences/requirements.
    • Costs for land, driveways, sidewalks, utilities, special lot preparation and not included.
  • How to use this estimator:
    • Select a quantity for the rooms described below.
    • Add custom rooms by dimension or square feet.
    • Select the number of floors desired.
    • Complete the contact information and following questions.
    • Click the "Proceed" button, go to the next page.
  • How the procedure works:
    • Complete this form, as you see below.
    • On the next page, click the link (next page) to see a printable version of the evaluation.
    • Click the "Send" button below the next page form to send your question/comments and the evaluation to Dome-Homes.com.

The estimate on this form is a rough cost calculation intended for comparison only.

To continue planning your dome after the evaluator, please visit our planning guide.

Tip: Measure rooms you like, don't guess.

Bedrooms SQ FT
Minimum: Overhead bunk with desk/closet underneath [50 SF]
Modest: Bunk beds or twin bed, dresser [70 SF]
Standard: Full-size Bed, 2 night-stands, dresser [100 SF]
Large: Queen Bed, 2 night-stands, dresser [120 SF]
Standard Master: Queen Bed, 2 night-stands, dresser, desk [150 SF]
Extra Large: / King Bed, 2 night-stands, 2 dressers, desk [200 SF]
Grand: King Bed, 2 night-stands, 2 dressers, reading area, desk, more [300 SF]
 
Bathrooms SQ FT
Powder Room: Toilet, sink/vanity [21 SF]
Half Bath: Shower, toilet, sink/vanity [35 SF]
Modest: Bath/shower, toilet, 24in sink/vanity [35 SF]
Standard: Bath/shower, toilet, 36in sink/vanity [40 SF]
ADA Minimum: Barrier free shower, toilet with hand-bars, accessible sink [44 SF]
Mud Room: Shower, toilet, sink/vanity, dressing area [56 SF]
Large: Bath, shower, toilet, 2 sinks, linen closet [64 SF]
Extra Large: Whirlpool tub, shower, toilet, 2 sinks, linen closet [100 SF]
Grand: Large whirpool tub, shower, toilet, 2 sinks, large linen closet [125 SF]
Super: Large whirlpool tub, shower, toilet, bidet, 2 sinks, large linen closet, sauna [175 SF]
 
Closets / Storage SQ FT
Linen: Wall closet, 2' x 2' [4 SF]
Minimum: Wall closet, 3' x 2' [6 SF]
Modest: Wall closet, 6' x 2' [12 SF]
Standard 8: Wall closet, 8' x 2' [16 SF]
Standard 10: Wall closet, 10' x 2' [20 SF]
Utility 9: Utility closet, 3' x 3' [9 SF]
Utility 16: Utility closet, 4' x 4' [16 SF]
Utility 24: Utility closet, 4' x 6' [24 SF]
Walk-in 48: Standard walk-in closet [48 SF]
Walk-in 80: Medium walk-in closet with dressing area [80 SF]
Grand Walk-in: Walk-in closet, multiple storage and dressing areas [120 SF]
 
Kitchen SQ FT
Kitchenette: Small stove, apartment fridge, single-well sink, small counter, cabinets [20 SF]
Modest: Stove, fridge, single-well sink, counter, cabinets [40 SF]
Standard: Stove, fridge, kitchen sink, counter space, dishwasher, cabinets [100 SF]
Medium: Stove, fridge, kitchen sink, counter space, dishwasher, cabinets, pantry tower [120 SF]
Large: Stove, fridge, island, 2 ovens, kitchen sink, counter space, dishwasher, cabinets, 2 pantry towers [150 SF]
Grand: Same as Large with larger island, commercial appliances,
2 preparation areas with sinks [200 SF]
 
Food Pantry SQ FT
Wall 6: Wall type pantry [6 SF]
Wall 8: Wall type pantry [8 SF]
Walk-in 30: Walk-in pantry [30 SF]
Walk-in 70: Walk-in pantry [70 SF]
Food Room: Walk-in food room [120 SF]
 
Kitchen Add-ons SQ FT
Breakfast bar: [20 SF]
Breakfast nook: [60 SF]
In-kitchen dining area: [90 SF]
 
Great Room SQ FT
Small: Seating, coffee table, TV [100 SF]
Modest: Seating, coffee table, entertainment center [140 SF]
Standard: Seating, coffee table, entertainment center, dining table [250 SF]
Large: Seating, coffee table, entertainment center, dining table, gaming area [500 SF]
Grand: Seating, coffee tables, entertainment center, dining table, pool table gaming area [750 SF]
 
Dining Room SQ FT
Modest: Modest dining table, 4 chairs, sideboard [90 SF]
Standard: Dining table, 6 chairs, china cabinet/sideboard [120 SF]
Large: Dining table, 8 chairs, china cabinet, sideboard [150 SF]
Grand: Large dining table, 12 chairs, china cabinet, sideboard [200 SF]
 
Parlor / Formal Living Room SQ FT
Modest: Seating, coffee table [100 SF]
Standard: Seating, coffee table, upright piano [144 SF]
Large: Seating, coffee table, baby grand piano [192 SF]
Grand: Seating, coffee table, full-size grand piano, reading area [256 SF]
 
Home Office SQ FT
Modest: Desk, file cabinets, bookcase [64 SF]
Standard: Desk, file cabinets, bookcase, seating [100 SF]
Large: Desk, file cabinets, bookcases, futon, seating [150 SF]
Grand: 2 desks, file cabinets, bookcases, sleeping area, seating [250 SF]
 
Utility Room SQ FT
Stackable: Stackable washer/dryer combination [20 SF]
Modest: Washer, dryer, sink or counter, upper cabinets [56 SF]
Standard: Washer, dryer, utility sink, counter space, cabinets [70 SF]
Large: Washer, dryer, utility sink, counter space, cabinets, ironing area, clothes line [100 SF]
Grand: Same as Large plus water softening system, whole-house vacuum, storage [144 SF]
 
Extra Rooms SQ FT
Extra Room 1: description:
Extra Room 2: description:
Extra Room 3: description:
Extra Room 4: description:
Extra Room 5: description:
 
Square Footage Calculations SQ FT
Sub-total:
(Add for halls, wall thicknesses and other allowances) Allowances:
Total Square Footage:
 
Cost Estimator Dollars
Finish Quality:
Dome Style:
 
Dome Size Estimator
One floor: ft diameter x ft height
Two floors: ft diameter x ft height
Three floors: ft diameter x ft height
Please select your preference from above:
 

If you would like some guidance on how to take the next step, simply complete the form and click the "submit" button. Don't forget to include your email address!
Submission Information
Full Name:
E-Mail:
Company:
Address Line 1:
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City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:
Telephone:
Fax:
   
Do you have a floor plan in mind?
If so, describe:
Do you own the land?
If yes, describe.
(lot size, acres, etc.)
Do you know your budget? (information) Yes     No     Partly/Not sure
Are you familiar with Monolithic Domes? Yes     Somewhat     Not at all
Construction type: Residential     Commercial
Utility     Storm shelter
When are you planning to build? 1 - 3 months     3 - 6 months     6 - 12 months
1 - 2 years     Yesterday     Undecided
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