Designed to rotate away from the sun in the summer months and towards it in the winter, this dome home construct in New Paltz, New York serves as one of the more ingenious examples of green architecture currently on the market today. Currently listed for $1.2 million, the eco-friendly ‘Domespace’ resembles something more likely to be found within the pages of a science fiction novel, with curved beams rising to meet a central pedestal that works to create an incredibly unique shell-like appearance.
Prevalent in Europe, where the design by French builder Patrick Marsilli originated, the Domespace in New Paltz is, as our pals at Curbed note, the first of its kind to be built in the United States. The aerodynamically-shaped abode measures some 54-feet in diameter and offers a total of 2,300-square-feet spread over two floors, with a total of three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. Clad in bamboo flooring, the lower level features the main living spaces including a kitchen with wood and stone cabinetry and a central living area, while a central spiral staircase leads to the bedroom areas and a second-floor balcony.
But, however aesthetically pleasing and creative the interior of the Domespace is, it pales in comparison to its many energy efficient features, including a smaller overall footprint, rows of cascading solar panels and the home’s ability to rotate 180 degrees. “In winter, most of the windows can be facing the sun,” the homeowner, Siva Vencat, said in a 2007 interview. “And in summer, the part where there are less windows will face the sun. Or you can program by computer to follow the sun; it turns very slowly.” Besides its eco-friendly features, the Domespace’s streamlined design allows for it to withstand Category 5 hurricanes and seismic events of up to a magnitude of 8 on the Richter Scale.
The listing is presented by Anne Rajs of Village Green Realty.
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