A hurricane-proof dome home?


	A hurricane-proof dome home?

rmowery

5-19-2006 1:23 PM

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hurricanes, hurricane proof home, domes, dome home, florida

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5-19-2006 1:26 PM

adamc

Gotta be easier to move elsewhere. They certainly look cool.

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