Thai Dome House

This Guy Started With Nothing.What He Had Just 6 Weeks LaterMade Me Ridiculously Jealous.

When most people imagine their dream home, they probably think of

a large, sprawling vacation house that cost hundreds of thousands of

dollars. When Steve Areen thought about building his dream home,

all he had to do was find $9,000 and a place to build. He did just that

and, in a few weeks, he had a vacation home in the middle of

Thailand that could make anyone drool.

In just 6 weeks, Steve was able to create the home of his

dreams. With a Thai friend’s guidance, his son-in-law’s masonry

skills and a lot of work, the team made progress quickly.

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THIS GUY STARTED WITH NOTHING. WHAT HE HAD JUST 6 WEEKS LATER MADE ME RIDICULOUSLY JEALOUS.

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Steve was given a

place on his friend

Hajjar Gibran’s

mango grove to

build his

home. The basic

structure only cost

about $6,000. In

Thailand,

materials are

cheaper, but it’s

still mind blowing

to know just how

little this cost to

make. The extra

details and

furnishings of the

home brought the

cost up another

$3,000. Totaling

approximately

$9,000 for the

entire home.

It took elbow

grease and dedication. But it seems so worth it. Not only does this

dream home look cool, but the low-cost and quick building schedule

is amazing.

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CEMENT BLOCKS AND CLAY BRICKSWERE USED TO BUILD THE HOME, ASWELL AS SOME NATURAL MATERIALS.

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IF HE HAD THE CHANCE TO BUILDTHE HOME AGAIN, STEVE SAID THATHE WOULD USE COMPRESSED EARTHBLOCKS.

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WHETHER IT’S A HOME AWAY FROMHOME OR YOUR NEW FAMILYRESIDENCE, THIS DOME WOULD BEPERFECT.

THE DOME IS FULL OF WINDOWSAND NATURAL LIGHT, REALLY

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HELPING THE HOUSE BECOME ONEWITH NATURE.

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IMAGINE SPENDING LONGAFTERNOONS SWINGING ON YOURROOFTOP HAMMOCK.

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OR GAZING INTO YOUR BACKYARDPOND, FILLED WITH BEAUTIFULLILIES.

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ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE,STEVE BUILT STEPS UP TO THE ROOF,YOU CAN CLIMB THE ENTIRE HOUSEIF YOU’D LIKE TO.

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INSIDE, ALL OF THE ACCENTS ARENATURAL.

HIS SHOWER IS THE BIG STONEMOSAIC YOU SEE HERE.

AND THE BATHROOM SINK IS MADEOF NATURAL BAMBOO AND OTHERMATERIALS.

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IT’S HARD TO BELIEVE SOMETHINGSO CHEAP, RELATIVE TO HOUSINGPRICES HERE, COULD BE SOGORGEOUS.

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CAN I GO HERE RIGHT NOW?

Hajjar Gibran, the friend that helped Steve build his dream home,

has a dome building company. If you’d like to learn more information

on the process, check out his websiteand sign up for a workshop.

Steve has traveled all over the world, collecting photos and stories to

share. See them here on his online profile.

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Source: Steve Areen

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, SHARETHIS ARTICLE WITH OTHERS. THISDOME HOME IS AMAZING.

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19 comments

G Todd Rice · · Powhatan, Virginia

Good thing he isn't in the states. Inspectors would have fined him and have him tear it down under threat

of imprisonment because it didn't meet industry standards and local codes. USSA....

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Zareen Reiki · Athens, Greece

creativity at its best!!!


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Leanne Pensini

Here in Australia it would be ripped down because it won't meet building standards :( It's very beautiful

and he is a guy with very good taste :)


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Paul Simmons · Top Commenter · John Adams class of 70

I don't want to live in Thailand. It's cute but no thank you. I'll take the sprawling mansion.


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Laren Grey Umphlett · · Top Commenter · Writer at Writer

What does he do now?

Suppose I had $9,000 and a spot in the middle of Thailand, what is then done as an income for living?

Even if living very cheap, it still requires some income.

How does one get an income living off the grid and far away?

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David Carter · Top Commenter

selling goods. grow veggies/fruits and raise livestock. Barter for what you need.

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Andrew Aichholz

far away is only relative...


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Nick Sun · · Top Commenter

he lives on a mango farm.. what do you need to work for when food grows in your front and

backyards? working is a nightmare and only a true slave qould say you MUST do it lol.. wake

up bro, he lives in thailand - it costs pennies to live rich even if you didnt wanna dump yourself

far from the grid.


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Dennis Hisel · Top Commenter

Forget the over inflated ego of having a mansion. This house is down right beautiful. I would take

something artistically pleasing like this before I would a mansion.....

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