Sunday, September 15, 2013

Hillside abodes


The slope of South Mountain was home to a real mix of housing structures from very large and luxurious homes to modest houses to the unique.  The geo-dome above is one of the unique ones.  These types of houses are supposed to be environmentally friendly but, just between you and me, I don't find them very attractive.


I also found this small but tall house.  This one is certainly an unusual shape.  It has a perfect location to take advantage of the views of the city but there don't seem to be any windows big enough to do that very well.

I have a new photo up on Sharon's Sojourns today.  Fashionable architecture is the subject this time.
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15 comments:

  1. Stefan JanssonSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    A but unusual it is that geo-dome house.

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  2. KarlSeptember 15, 2013 at 2:57 AM

    What concerned the first Photo, I agree with you Sharon, very unusual and not much attractive.
    The 2nd gives me the idea of a small castle :-)

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  3. AndySeptember 15, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    Variety is the spice of life.

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  4. KateSeptember 15, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    I much prefer the Southwest style you featured yesterday but I would love to try living in the geo-dome for a little while.

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  5. BirdmanSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    I'm drawn to this square one. But I agree about the viewing.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    The top one looks like it may have been modelled on the Apollo 13 landing craft!

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  7. ThérèseSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:24 AM

    Original houses' shapes don't always go well with the practical and confortable side of things.

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  8. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Both of these houses seem not to take advantage of the views that are available from part way up the slope of South Mountain.

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  9. JudySeptember 15, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    These two are very unusual and I like them both. There is a geo-dome house in Mayer that is quite lovely.

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  10. UnknownSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    They're both amazing! The one on top looks like Sci Fi with a rustic look, but the second one is my favourite. Great finds, Sharon.

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  11. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Can you imagine the view from the roof though, fabulous!

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  12. PerthDailyPhotoSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    P.s. would love to see inside the dome :)

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  13. LowellSeptember 15, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Two most interesting structures. I don't much care for geo-dome home houses, either. They tend to go round and round inside and you never get anywhere! :)

    Re the 2nd house: Maybe they have a little patio on top of the house where they can sit and take in the view at night; or hide from the coyotes.

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  14. RandySeptember 15, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    I remember the second one. Bet they have great views.

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  15. JackSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    How about I hold out for the one you showed yesterday?

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