Spring of 2020 – Conceptional Ideas Come to Life on SketchUp
During the spring of 2020 Michael purchased the 3D Modelling Program SketchUp and began designing our 5 Partial Sphere 3 Frequency Icosahedron Dome.
Because of post-COVID inflation rates we are not building the annex and main dome (dome to the left). We have chosen to build the garage and workshop section of the original design, with a studio apartment above to call home.
Two years after he started putting his ideas into 3D form, construction begins with Michael as the one man general contractor.
Michael has designed, researched, organized, been part of or is building every aspect of our dome.
We hope you enjoy this blog series.
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Stephanie & Michael
January – June 2025
From January to June, Michael has:
- Built the second floor
- Built steps to second floor
- Installed lighting
- Built first floor work bench
- Created the bathroom
- Installed front door
- Had garage door installed
- Wired everything
- Passed full electrical inspection
- Disposed temporary electrical service
- Had plumber in
- Did some plumbing on his own
- Built kitchen wall for appliances
- Installed hot water tank
- Started the venting
- Built the curved laundry room wall
- Installed new washer and dryer
- Cemented our Love Logo at the entrance
- Tiled the bathroom floor
