Domes ??

[Hopefeather]

I was wondering why we haven't seen more folks choose to build domes on the BI... We have done some research on dome building. Any comments?

hope

[Rob Tucker]

I was a shop foreman for a dome manufacturer years ago and while they have a number of interesting attributes they also have some simple problems. 1) building triangles in a rectalinear world is not that efficient. 2) interior layouts are viewed as problems. 3) building officials are often unframiliar with them. 4) resale value is compromised by having a very small market segment which finds them desireable.

[John S. Rabi]

Rob is certainly right on with #4. These homes are considered "unconventional" and only a small segment of the buyers are interested in. Therefore, it's not easy to get financing for these kind of homes either.

Aloha,
John S. Rabi, ABR,CM,CRB,FHS,PB,RB
http://www.JohnRabi.com
Typically Tropical Properties
75-5870 Walua Road, Suite 101
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
(808)327-3185

[Dave M]

Hi Hope,
Or is it Hi Hopes? I have a friend that is building a 50" dome, right now, here in TX. He says that there are a couple of them on the BI. Not my cup of tea. I think I'm more of a Yurt guy but he has been to several raisings and is well informed on the Dome culture. But as far I'm concerned as a Realtor and a certified home inspector, in Tx, I would have to agree with Robs' three points. Thankfully this is a web forum that I could diagree and not be edited out. If you want I can give you my friends email he's alway glad to talk domes.

Take care,
dave

[Dave M]

Good Point John. The same friend got a construction loan. Man it was like pulling teeth. It was the appraisal that killed us. We finally found someone that would appraise it as a "custom home" and he was approved. I helped him find a lot and that took 6 months just because we have such tough HOAs' in this area. His raising is the first week in Aug. So, Hope, you are cordially invited to come and watch/help if you're into Domes.

Take care,
dave

[rbbyrd]

Dave M,

Where in Tx areyou? I might be interested in a look-see.

RB Byrd
http://www.dejavuduband.com
Flower Mound, TX

[Dave M]

Hey RB,

We're twenty minutes west of Austin. Pretty good hop from Flower Mound. Although, the guy building, moved here from Grapevine. Let me know if you wanna come down.

Take care,
dave

[Lucy]

RB & Dave, other Texans and friends,
You guys and your family and friends should come down for San Antonio Hawaii Club get together in Sept here in San Antonio, Makaha Sons will be here as an annual event.
Saturday September 16th, 2006 TX San Antonio Artist: Natalie Ai Kamauu, Barry Kimokeo, Makaha Sons
Details: 7:30 PM Preferred seating $30, Reserved seating $30
Venue: La Villita Assembly Hall/Riverwalk/downtown


Usually every year Sista Robi Kahakalau, comes with them, but not this year.
But Barry sounds great, you can hear him here..http://www.barrykimokeo.com/flash_intro/intro.html

If you want details on tickets, I can post it. Lots of fols come from all over Tx. Usually we have had a luau with it too every year, but it looks like this year they have changed it to the music venue. They also sell the CD's there and such...

Aloha,
Lucy


Having another Great day in Paradise, Wherever that Maybe!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheLanai

[Dave M]

Hey Lucy,

Thanks for the invite. Sounds like fun. May have to check it out. We're planning a trip over to the BI in the fall, so we may be conserving funds. LOL.. always cost me mega when I get close to that dang river walk. Do you already own property/home in Puna? Thanks again.

Take care,
dave

[rbbyrd]

Dave and Lucy:

Thanks for the invite; Austin and San Antonio are both long hauls, so I'll have to pass. Plus I have a full schedule for awhile. I was hoping Dave's builder friend was here in the Metroplex.

Mahalos and alohas to all.

RB Byrd
http://www.dejavuduband.com
Flower Mound, TX