Welcome to Bear Creek Dome

Last Updated:
April 8th, 2008

Dome Progess Index

Insulation Heat
Loss Testing

Footings

Riser Walls

Exterior Dome Panels

Underground Electricity

Entry Extension

Drip Edge & Soffit

View Cupola Framing

Roofing Underlayment

Base Vent

Triangle Skylights

Dome Shingling

Fiberglass Insulation

Scenic Views

Marvin Windows

Vapor Barrier

Plumbing (under slab)

Insulation Under Slab

Radiant Floor Tubing

Concrete Slab

Staining Concrete Slab

Interior Walls and Upper Floor

Adding Entry Porch Roof

Interior Plumbing

Interior Electrical

Instantaneous Hot Water System

Radiant Floor Heating System

Air ot Air/Heat Recovery Ventilator

Water Filtration/Purification

Blower Door Test

Fireplace and Flue Installation

Air Conditioner (Mini-split system)

Speaker/Cat 5/Coax Wire

Sheet Rock Installation

 

We're Tessa and Dennis, owners of Natural Spaces Domes. We were married in Bear Creek Dome Oct. 13, 2007, and this is now our home.

 
It's our newest Natural Spaces dome, built using environmentally sane, Earth friendly building principles and materials. A culmination of 35 years of building green.

The sidebar at the left will show you all of the step by step photos involved in each building process.

We wanted a house that exuded textural quality, that had visual excitement, but a space that still had warmth and livability. We think we've accomplished all of our goals.

The photos below show the finished house. We are still adding furniture and accessories. Click on each photo for a larger image then click on the "more photos and information" to see more detailed photos and more dome data.
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The house was independently certified as an Energy Star 5-Plus Home (the highest rating) with an exceptional H.E.R.S. score of 55. Click on "more photos and info" to learn more about the Energy Star program and the H.E.R.S. rating system.
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More Bear Creek Dome photos and green building information Click here

For photos of our December 1st, 2007 Open House, Click here

 

Contact Us

Natural Spaces Domes
37955 Bridge Road
North Branch, MN 55056, USA

Just 45 minutes north of the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area.

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MPLS/St. Paul Area: 651-674-4292

Toll-Free: 1-800-733-7107

Fax: 651-674-5005

Email: nsd@naturalspacesdomes.com

Office Hours: 8:30 - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Weekends: Appointment Only