Would building a round structure be a bit easier to erect than connecting several connecting domes?
It is always complicated to connect domes together because you have to figure out how make the connection between them, whether it is a vaulted passage, or they intersect in some way, allowing the passage. Vertical-walled structures are easier to build in this regard. Q: I am researching building a house in the mountains in Portugal. My question is, will it be possible to build a sandbag house in large scale or does it need a supporting oak frame for example, to make it possible? I have an architect studying the possibilities but she is new to all this. A: It all depends on the design and size to what extent it might need additional support. Rounded structures can be more self-supporting than more square ones, but even these can be self-supporting if they have proper buttressing, bond beams, etc. So, you really have to analyze each design to see how adaptable it is to building with earthbags.
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