Courtesy Pamela Voss
- Dome homes are built to withstand extreme weather — ideal for areas prone to natural disasters.
- Dome homeowners said the structures' energy efficiency saves them money on energy bills.
- Domes also often cost about the same as a traditional home and offer a unique living space.
When Pamela Voss and her husband were looking for a serene, secluded home in eastern Texas, they were amazed to stumble upon a unique dwelling in their area: a geodesic dome home.
"I'd never really considered a dome home, but when we looked at the house, I said: 'This is so cool — wow, what I can do with this house,'" Voss told Insider.
"It's like living in a planetarium," she added.