Earth-Bermed, Nature-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Monolithic Dome Home
![Earth-bermed home — Andrew South and family live in a 3,200-square-foot, Monolithic Dome dream home built into the side of a butte in Menan, Idaho.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e6d/medium/andrwsouth1.jpg)
Earth-bermed home — Andrew South and family live in a 3,200-square-foot, Monolithic Dome dream home built into the side of a butte in Menan, Idaho. (Andrew South)
![Windows large and small — Although underground, light penetrates the dome and comfortably illuminates its interior.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e6e/medium/andrwsouth2.jpg)
Windows large and small — Although underground, light penetrates the dome and comfortably illuminates its interior. (Andrew South)
![Pillared archway — It leads into a neatly tiled, easily maintained play area.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e6f/medium/andrwsouth3.jpg)
Pillared archway — It leads into a neatly tiled, easily maintained play area. (Andrew South)
![Living room — It includes comfortable seating for large and small gatherings.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e70/medium/andrwsouth4.jpg)
Living room — It includes comfortable seating for large and small gatherings. (Andrew South)
![An illusion — A shallow, wrought iron banister, windows and beams create the illusion of a second level overlooking the family room.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e71/medium/andrwsouth5.jpg)
An illusion — A shallow, wrought iron banister, windows and beams create the illusion of a second level overlooking the family room. (Andrew South)
![Unusual touches — Chandeliers, banisters and art work contribute to the uniqueness of this home.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e72/medium/andrwsouth6.jpg)
Unusual touches — Chandeliers, banisters and art work contribute to the uniqueness of this home. (Andrew South)
![Enhancements — Graceful archways complement the roundness of the dome, and various decorative materials enhance its interior.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e73/medium/andrwsouth7.jpg)
Enhancements — Graceful archways complement the roundness of the dome, and various decorative materials enhance its interior. (Andrew South)
![Kitchen — It sports an easy-to-care-for but beautifully tiled floor.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e74/medium/andrwsouth8.jpg)
Kitchen — It sports an easy-to-care-for but beautifully tiled floor. (Andrew South)
![Wood cabinets — They contribute to the feeling of warmth and comfort.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e75/medium/andrwsouth9.jpg)
Wood cabinets — They contribute to the feeling of warmth and comfort. (Andrew South)
![Generous storage — That all important shelf and drawer space abounds in the kitchen.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e76/medium/andrwsouth10.jpg)
Generous storage — That all important shelf and drawer space abounds in the kitchen. (Andrew South)
![No monotony here — Artsy tiles create an interesting, delightful floor.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e77/medium/andrwsouth11.jpg)
No monotony here — Artsy tiles create an interesting, delightful floor. (Andrew South)
![Intricate tile work — Walls with tiles of various colors and sizes form ornate patterns and enclose this shower.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e78/medium/andrwsouth12.jpg)
Intricate tile work — Walls with tiles of various colors and sizes form ornate patterns and enclose this shower. (Andrew South)
![Tile shelves — They add to the look of luxury in this bathroom.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb8c29e068473000e79/medium/andrwsouth13.jpg)
Tile shelves — They add to the look of luxury in this bathroom. (Andrew South)
![Samo — This family pet stops to have his picture snapped in front of his master’s home, a nature-friendly, energy-efficient Monolithic Dome.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb9c29e068473000e7a/medium/andrwsouth14.jpg)
Samo — This family pet stops to have his picture snapped in front of his master’s home, a nature-friendly, energy-efficient Monolithic Dome. (Andrew South)
![Snow — It covers the visible part of this earth-bermed dome, making it almost invisible.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb9c29e068473000e7b/medium/andrwsouth15.jpg)
Snow — It covers the visible part of this earth-bermed dome, making it almost invisible. (Andrew South)
![Radiant floor heat — This Monolithic Dome has a hot water heater in a closed loop system that pumps hot water through the floor and heats the home.](/vault/img/2011/05/10/4dc92bb9c29e068473000e7c/medium/andrwsouth16.jpg)
Radiant floor heat — This Monolithic Dome has a hot water heater in a closed loop system that pumps hot water through the floor and heats the home. (Andrew South)