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Round & Dome

The Alameda

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  • Floors: Three-level geodesic dome design with open-flex living potential
  • Bedrooms & Baths: Ground-floor sleeping areas with Hollywood-style master bath
  • Total Living Area: Compact 24′ diameter footprint with full-height 24′ dome volume
  • Great Room: Cathedral-ceiling main space with optional center skylight feature
  • Energy Efficiency: Highly efficient shell easily heated with one wood stove
  • Climate Control: Compatible with a single 220v cooling unit for low-cost comfort
  • Expansion Pods: Optional dome pods via enclosed breezeways for garage or studio
  • Layout Flow: Organic open floor plan offering airy movement and natural light

Shell kit lumber package with free delivery to the continental U.S. Delivery usually takes 2 to 4 weeks, per their shop.

About the Alameda

Discover The Alameda

A delightful break from the traditional-looking home, this CBI Dome Kit Home boasts a 24-foot diameter footprint and a 24-foot dome height. It is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. This attractive 5/8 geodesic dome shell is designed with space efficiency in mind and is available in multiple layout options. In addition, the home offers three levels, and enclosed breezeways allow you to connect additional dome pods for expanded living such as a two-car garage, in-law suite, rental studio, yoga room, or creative workspace.

The Almeda is the most energy-efficient, economical, and compact home we offer in terms of price, longevity, maintenance cost, and low upkeep. This CBI Dome Kit Home can comfortably meet the needs of a regular family with room for visiting guests. The centrally located, covered, heated staircase creates a functional core that ties all levels together. The home can be heated with just one basic wood-burning stove and cooled with a single 220v wall unit.

With its open floor plan, the Almeda provides an organic feeling of freedom. The cathedral ceiling throughout the great room adds a sense of “the sky is the limit,” enhanced by the optional center skylight. Picture yourself relaxing with family or friends, overlooking the surrounding landscape from a covered porch or deck, with an open charcoal grill sizzling a T-bone steak and fries. Downstairs, the ground level includes two bedrooms, a Hollywood-style master bathroom, an entry hallway, a laundry room, and a family living room.

Ground Level – 450 Sq Ft

• Bedroom: 12′ diameter segment, cozy sleeping area with access to master bath• Bathroom: Shared bath connecting bedroom and hall, efficient use of space• Entry Hallway: Direct access from exterior door into central stair area• Laundry Room: Practical placement adjacent to living areas• Family Living Room: Ground-level gathering space with room for entertainment• Additional Features: Wraparound foundation supports potential pod additions

First Floor – 452 Sq Ft

• Open Study: Flexible space ideal for work, hobby, or reading• Overlook: Open-to-below view into the great room and central staircase• Additional Seating: Space for table or lounge area facing upper walls

Second Floor – 430 Sq Ft

• Great Room: Cathedral-ceiling central space offering “sky is the limit” openness• Kitchen: Compact functional kitchen layout with broad wall space for appliances• Bathroom: Positioned centrally with stair access• Open to Above Area: Visual connection to dome apex and optional skylight

Additional Features

• Optional Dome Pods connected by enclosed breezeways for garage, art studio, guest suite, or rental income space• Highly Energy-Efficient Shell designed to require just one wood-burning stove for heating• Low-Maintenance Exterior due to compact footprint and durable 5/8 geodesic construction• Expandable Floorplan Options supporting custom interior configurations and alternative room placements• Central Skylight Option at the dome apex for natural daylight and dramatic interior illumination

Architectural Highlights

  • 5/8 geodesic dome shell engineered for strength and longevity
  • Dramatic 24′ dome height with optional upper skylight for natural lighting
  • Additionally, the home features three total floors, including a loft-style upper level
  • Open great room with cathedral ceiling extending to the dome apex
  • Optional pod additions via breezeways for garage, studio, or extra rooms

Comfort & Durability

  • Extremely energy-efficient structure requiring minimal heating and cooling
  • Central staircase creates functional vertical flow across all floors
  • Quality materials ensure low maintenance and long-term durability
  • Can be heated with a single wood-burning stove and cooled with one 220v unit
  • Moreover, the aerodynamic shape and compact footprint contribute to minimal exterior upkeep.

Ideal For:

Remote or off-grid homes where efficient heating and cooling are essential

  • Small families, creatives, or downsizers seeking a unique home
  • Buyers seeking a compact, energy-efficient home with minimal upkeep
  • Vacation cabins or retreat properties that benefit from a small footprint
  • Homeowners wanting a unique architectural centerpiece with expandability

Ready to Build?

Start your project with The Almeda — a uniquely crafted dome home built for open living, natural light, and everyday comfort.

Their own description of the Alameda, from their shop.

What's in the kit

Shell kit or full kit. You pick where they stop.

The shell kit is the standard package. Add the close-in items and you have what most people call a full kit. The inside is yours to finish.

01 / Shell kit

Ground up through the roof sheathing.

Every piece of the structure, packaged for your climate and trucked to your foundation.

  • No.2 or better SPF framing, 2 × 6 exterior walls
  • 1/2" OSB wall and roof sheathing
  • Custom steel connectors, nuts and bolts
  • Drawings for framing and raising every wall on site
02 / Plans

A full plan set, free with the kit.

Stamped and sealed by a licensed DC/MD structural engineer. Three copies.

  • Structural, architectural and engineering plans
  • Plumbing, electrical and HVAC plans
  • Foundation, kitchen cabinet, siding and trim plans
  • Permit filed in your name if you want it
03 / Full kit

Add the close-in package.

Their list: windows, shingles, siding, exterior trim. Built for the site, from snow country to salt air.

  • Energy-efficient windows and doors for your climate
  • Shingles, siding and exterior trim
  • Snow-load packages up to 100 lb per sq ft
  • Galvanized or stainless connectors near salt water
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