How do BCOs new designs compare with similar alternative housing?
How do BCO’s designs compare with other earth-sheltered or nature-integrated homes with respect to structural integrity, humidity and temperature control, natural lighting, and mold, vermin, and insect control? How do BCO designs compare to other commercially available concrete dome housing? BCO homes will be built above-grade. They will be structurally engineered to meet building code standards for fire and earthquake resistance as well as other structural requirements. They are designed to prevent mold, vermin, and insect infiltration. Well-designed ventilation will maintain the necessary internal air pressure that will achieve optimal airflow without drafts. The unique BCO system, Solar Harvester, for annual solar heating and ground-loop cooling will ensure year-round temperature control without the erratic overheating associated with many passive solar heating systems. Modern ferrocement can be designed and built to improve water resistance and advanced environmental technical desi
