Sustainable Luxury: Green Living In Glass Dome Houses
Introduction Glamping, a portmanteau of “glamorous camping”, has become an increasingly popular travel trend over the last decade. It combines the experience of camping outdoors with the amenities and comforts of a hotel stay. Camping in fully equipped fixed structures like yurts, tents, treehouses and even geodesic domes allows travelers to connect with nature without sacrificing creature comforts. A geodesic dome is a spherical or partial-spherical shell structure constructed of triangular elements that distribute stress efficiently. Invented by architect Buckminster Fuller in the 1940s, geodesic domes are admired for their durability, economy and efficient use of space and materials. The circular shape and open floor plan of geodesic domes make them well-suited for glamping, providing panoramic views of the surroundings from within a weatherproof shelter. Glampers can enjoy amenities like comfortable beds, running water, electricity and even WiFi from inside a transparent geodesic