Stout Residence: Cool Dome in Hot Arizona
![Stout Residence in Mesa, AZ – Carol and Roger Stout planned their fabulous Monolithic Dome home for five years.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de92845c29e06c87c00000f/medium/img_1570.jpg)
Stout Residence in Mesa, AZ – Carol and Roger Stout planned their fabulous Monolithic Dome home for five years. (Roger Stout)
![Dome on the outskirts of Mesa – Sitting on a spacious, residential lot, this dome has a diameter of 54 feet, a height of 23 feet and a living area of 2900 square feet.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de9284ec29e06c87c000011/medium/img_1572.jpg)
Dome on the outskirts of Mesa – Sitting on a spacious, residential lot, this dome has a diameter of 54 feet, a height of 23 feet and a living area of 2900 square feet. (Roger Stout)
![Gracious Living Area – The 2100 square feet downstairs include a spacious, open-to-the-ceiling living/dining area.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de9288ec29e06c4ee000007/medium/img_1587.jpg)
Gracious Living Area – The 2100 square feet downstairs include a spacious, open-to-the-ceiling living/dining area. (Roger Stout)
![The Upstairs – The loft, designed as a casual, fun place, shares its 900 square feet with a grand piano, an entertainment center, a home office and a half bath.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de92875c29e06c87c000018/medium/img_1581.jpg)
The Upstairs – The loft, designed as a casual, fun place, shares its 900 square feet with a grand piano, an entertainment center, a home office and a half bath. (Roger Stout)
![Downstairs – In addition to the living/dining area, the downstairs includes a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a utility room and a small shop.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de9287bc29e06c87c000019/medium/img_1582.jpg)
Downstairs – In addition to the living/dining area, the downstairs includes a kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a utility room and a small shop. (Roger Stout)
![Garage – A rectangular, stucco 4-car garage is attached to the dome-home.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de92839c29e06c87c00000c/medium/img_1567.jpg)
Garage – A rectangular, stucco 4-car garage is attached to the dome-home. (Roger Stout)
![Patio – The Stouts built a jumbo-size patio on the backside of their garage.](/vault/img/2011/06/03/4de9285cc29e06c87c000014/medium/img_1575.jpg)
Patio – The Stouts built a jumbo-size patio on the backside of their garage. (Roger Stout)