Chaz Kaiser's In-Ground, Passive Solar, Dome Home
16 Indiana Ave. Batesville, Indiana 812-934-4468
E-mail skulptor@seidata.com

Built in 1992, this unique 1360 sq.ft. passive solar home has two floors. Structure is made of 4" thick concrete (Shotcrete). Insulation over the top of the earth-covered dome is approximately 6" thick sprayed-on foam. 2" thick foam insulates the sides. The front wall is 6" studs filled with spray foam. Expandable connection for second dome is roughed in. Worth seeing.

Heating is mostly the sun, a small fireplace, and a natural gas hot water heater feeding a radiant-hydronic floor. Worst typical winter monthly heat bill is $40. Cooling cost is minimal with a very small AC unit used mainly to take out the humidity in the worst summer months.

Just a bit off the beaten path; best to call for directions.
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