This is a question regarding building an earthbag dome – is there a limit to how many windows you can include in the structure?
There are various ways to introduce windows for lighting into earthbag domes. Basically any circular or arched shape can usually be accommodated, including a triangle with one of the corners pointing upward. As long as the windows are well-constructed and integrated into the structure, there is no limit as to how many you have. One way to get a lot of light into a space is to use a glass door of some sort. Q: I have some discarded rectangular double glazed windows I’d like to use in the structure. Any reason why I couldn’t fit a wooden lintel resting on the bags over the top of the window or do window openings have to be arched or triangular? A: If you can calculate that whatever lintel you use can support the weight of whatever is above it, this would probably work. Arches, circles, and pyramid shaped triangular openings are inherently more stable and more likely to last over time.
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