Current situation and solution: Sustainable architectural model of hemispherical house – Optimal solution from Flexiiform
The hemisphere house is a special architectural model that can withstand adverse weather conditions. In fact, thanks to its unique dome structure, this architectural structure can withstand strong winds and storms. For investors planning to build houses or resorts in coastal areas or places where storms often occur (especially projects in the Central region, where big storms occur frequently), the hemisphere house is the top choice for a sustainable housing solution. This model overcomes the limitations of traditional houses in coping with harsh climate conditions.
Technical Requirements & Context Analysis
The context of climate change is making extreme weather events (hurricanes, earthquakes) more frequent, placing urgent demands on the resilience of construction works. Traditional houses with vertical flat surfaces are vulnerable to storms and tremors. At the same time, the demand for energy efficiency is also increasing to reduce operating costs and environmental impact. Architects and investors need a housing solution that is not only safe and sustainable, but also optimizes air circulation, insulation and takes advantage of natural light. The hemisphere house is designed to meet these complex technical requirements.
Technical Solutions and Implementation Process
The sustainable architectural model of the hemisphere house is implemented based on optimal engineering principles and advanced material properties.
Resistance to extreme weather
The factor that helps hemispherical dome houses withstand storms well is because they do not have vertical flat surfaces like traditional houses, which block the wind and can easily cause wall collapse. For dome houses, the wind can easily move around the house without any hindrance, reducing pressure on the structure. In addition to withstanding strong winds, hemispherical dome houses can also withstand strong earthquakes. Thanks to the super light structure of the hemispherical house, the shaking caused by earthquakes is very little. In addition, the sturdy steel frame system is also able to protect people and the interior of the hemispherical house from large objects blown away by storms.
Hemispherical house – Effective energy saving solution
Hemispherical houses help promote more efficient air circulation and maintain uniform temperatures throughout the structure, thereby optimizing energy use. Thanks to the unique dome shape, dome houses are also more effective in insulating, minimizing heat loss. The roof covering for dome houses has many types of materials, which are translucent or reflective (for example, ETFE, PVDF with different light transmittance), so users can take full advantage of the benefits of sunlight, thereby reducing the need for artificial lighting. Because of these factors, hemispherical houses are the optimal choice, helping to save energy two to four times more than traditional houses.
Results and Performance Evaluation
From a purely technical perspective, hemispherical houses outperform traditional houses, affirming their potential to become the housing model of the future:
- Superior structural strength: Hemispherical houses are the only man-made structures whose strength is directly proportional to their size, meaning the larger they are, the stronger they are.
- Material efficiency and fire safety: Dome houses are also lighter, have a stronger structure and require less material to build. In addition, the canvas cover (e.g. PTFE or other types of canvas with fire-retardant coating) has very good fire resistance compared to materials such as ceramic or corrugated iron, increasing safety for users.
With 3 outstanding advantages of weather resistance, energy saving and solid structure, hemispherical house has real potential to become a model of house of the future, sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Contact Technical Consulting
Flexiiform is proud to be one of the leading units in Vietnam providing solutions for design and construction of tensioned canvas. The predecessor of FasTech company, Flexiiform team gathers experts with over 10 years of experience in the industry and a team of consultants providing solutions according to the requirements for a variety of models and projects at home and abroad. To learn more about service and product information, or to receive in-depth advice on hemispherical house models and other tensioned canvas structural solutions, please contact:
Flexiiform Company Limited
Website: https://flexiiform.vn/
Phone: +84 867 868 830
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