…Apparently, optimism this big can be found only in Russia.

The Rotating House is 24-metre diameter octagon with a 3-metre, with exterior walls of mostly glass and steel and a 360-degree verandah/porch built in Oz (Australia). The computer-controlled 360° rotation occurs around a central core of plumbing and electricals.
What is particularly impressive about this is the fact that the mechanics used in the structure are quite simple: 200-tonne central bearing, 32 outrigger wheels and two 500-watt electric motors attached to reduction gearboxes and drive-wheels. Also, it apparently doesn’t cost any more to construct than a conventional house of a similar size and features. It is also interesting to note that the house owners were financed by their local Credit Union as standard banks were unwilling or unable to “get it”.

With the central mechanics of such an structure in place, the external architectural possibilities are endless.

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Another rotating house is the rotating home in Mt. Helix, in central San Diego County, California. Although only the 2nd floor rotates, the 1st floor has features like two turntables in the garage that rotate the first two cars 180 degrees after the cars have been parked for five minutes so that the drivers never have to back out of the garage. However, their “Swivel Kit” costs USD $175,000 in addition to your house-building costs.

Talk about genteel heresy! Think the queen of England and 4 o’clock teatime had anything to do with it? The odd temples of a teapot-worshipping religious sect in Malaysia have been destroyed by authorities. The group’s leader, Ayah Pin, is on the lam; his wives have been arrested, and his devotees are distraught. They had been on the wanted list for being involved in teachings deviant to Islamic beliefs. Ayah Pin was declared an apostate for leaving Islam and had spent 11 months in jail in 2001 for his activities.

Biopaver by Joseph Hagerman; a precast permeable paving stone that promotes drainage and combats waterborne pollutants.

Geodesic drawbacks: It’s difficult to shingle and the triangle studs that form the inside walls make dry walling a nightmare. Possibility of leaking.

Monolithic domes are domes are very energy efficient -especially in high heat areas. Also good for areas like Tropical Islands where hurricanes etc. cannot destroy them.  They’re built in a very unusual way. After a concrete ring foundation is poured, a heavy vinyl Airform is manufactured to the shape and size of home requested. The Airform is spread out and fastened to the foundation. Large blower fans inflate the Airform and remain on during the construction process. Everything else is done from inside. The doors and windows are framed in. Then several layers of polyurethane foam are sprayed on the interior surface of the Airform until there is approximately 3 inches. Steel reinforcing rebar is attached to the foam followed by three inches of Shotcrete, a special spray mix of concrete. The Shotcrete can be smoothed out or left as is for a textured effect and is usually spray painted white. Other than that, the interior wall is complete. The vinyl Airform is the only covering needed on the outside and will last 10 to 15 years before it needs to be painted or stuccoed. Because the rigid foam insulation is on the outside (protected by the vinyl) and the concrete is on the inside, the dome acts as a heat sink, storing heat in the winter and keeping it out in the summer. Expect lower cooling/air conditioning bills but a bit higher heating bill.  More here at the official monolithic dome site.
Monolithic drawbacks: some users encounter heat loss through windows in winter, but remedied by covering them with foam panels at night. Leaking windows a possibility. So do plan well & pay utmost attention to window detail especially if living in places with winters. That +slightly higher heating bills make it better suited to warmer climates.
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