Geodesic domes are great, in theory. Once you live in one you may not subscribe to that theory anymore. The natural cooling only works(?) until you put objects

Geodesic domes are great, in theory. Once you live in one you may not subscribe to that theory anymore. The natural cooling only works(?) until you put objects such as people, partitions & furniture in it that disrupts the efficiency of said airflow. If you seal it and heat/cool with conventional means, you get temperature layers as you rise up in multi-level units. They leak. Period. No matter if it's shingles or rubber or any other coating, domes shrink & contract with every sunrise/sunset. Then when it rains, it rains inside your home. Try maximizing space in a round room sometime. Sure custom made & high-end offerings are to be had, but where's the simplicity & savings in having to replace all your possessions? Then there's a lot of wasted space above your head that you have to heat/cool for no additional benefit. Yes, I lived in one for several years. The property was fantastic, the dome was "tolerable", at best. YMMV.