BUILD Q1 2021 22 Jul20135 Daring Dome Designs To some, the use of domes for living accommodation is elementary science fiction, but for the team at Human and Space, the future is here, now. Their product, Omni Dome, has been named Most Eco-Friendly Prefabricated Home Manufacturer – Korea in BUILD’s Architecture Awards 2020. We take a closer look at this new brand to see what impact it could have across multiple industries on an international scale. mni-Domehouse® is an innovation. Developed to solve the world’s habitation problem, it brings an unfounded level of flexibility and comfort to one of the challenges that has faced mankind for years. Easy to assemble, simple to transport, durable to live in, OmniDomehouse® ticks all the boxes for success. Its straightforward design makes it easy to adapt to suit a variety of needs, in a host of different situations. The heart of Omni-Domehouse® is its frameless, spherical geometry. Built out of 1/8-inch-thick concave panels which have been molded with Fiberglass, Lexan and other modern plastics, it is a structure that is more than capable of standing the test of time. With these materials used throughout, it is not susceptible to wind or water and will not rust. In fact, one of the most O appealing aspects of the Omni-Domehouse® is the simplicity that lies in every aspect of it. The only real maintenance that must be done is washing the dome with soap and water. There are numerous potential uses for the design, with a variety of different contexts. The military could fly these lightweight structures anywhere in the world with the greatest of easy, for use as portable command centers, for troop housing as well as for monitoring and communication sites. These capabilities have, in fact, been tested by the US Marines and the US Navy to ensure they are as effective as required. Resorts could apply them to beauty spots, create almost overnight the most wonderful resorts. The durability of these buildings allows owners to bring people close to nature without the challenges involved in high cost and often delayed construction of fixed buildings. The Omni-Domehouse® will also leave considerably less impact on the environment too. For those who have been displaced by natural disasters, or who simply don’t have homes to turn to, the Omni-Domehouse® can be applied in cities as well. Instead of allowing the poorest to live in cardboard cities, municipal leaders can provide these structures as somewhere dry and comfortable to stay. They are the ideal spot for those who have been displaced by war or nature because of their simplicity. Very little can go wrong. Of course, with such a high level of simplicity comes even more possibility. The Omni-Domehouse® can find many uses after a disaster in other contexts. Easily connected, the only limit on the size of a complex is the site space available and of course, each can be customized to suit the precise needs of the customer. By making structures clearly different, people can know where to turn in the case of an emergency. In short, the service that Omni-Domehouse® could provide is truly breath-taking. It has a functionality and flexibility that most innovations would be envious of. Here at BUILD, we celebrate the team’s success, and look forward to seeing where they go in the years to come. Company: Human and Space (brand: Omni Dome) Contact: Sung Jin Seo Web Address: www.omnidomehouse.com
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