The Dome House, nicknamed the "home for the twenty-first century," is an igloo-shaped construction composed of snap-together wall panels constructed entirely of expanded polystyrene foam (styrofoam). The first one was built in 1964 by Los Angeles architect Carl F. Gould II as a demonstration project. It was purchased by its construction company, which still owns it today. So, a dome house is a type of house built with foam blocks instead of wood. The walls of this type of home are strong and lightweight, which makes them ideal for high winds or earthquakes. The floors of dome houses are usually not flat but rather domed as well - like the roof - to provide extra stability. The ceiling of a dome house is the sky! As far as accessibility goes, all doors and windows in a dome house can be opened. There's no need for doorbells or mailboxes because everyone has access to everything inside the house. Dome houses were popular in the 1960s when fuel prices were high and builders wanted to create energy-efficient housing. These homes use less material than traditional houses and are cheaper to build. They also allow more natural light into the living space which is good for mood lighting or photography. Today, dome houses are making a comeback because of their unique design and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions.