Building an insulated concrete dome is unlike building any other structure. Traditional cost calculators break down when faced with curved shells, reinforced shotcrete, or off-grid site systems. That’s why we created the ICD Cost Estimator™ — the only software designed specifically to model the costs of fireproof, hurricane-resistant, and disaster-ready dome homes.
This isn’t a gimmick or a generic spreadsheet. Behind the clean interface is a cost engine built from real data pulled directly from past dome builds across the U.S. Every calculation factors in:
Shell Design & Envelope – Dome diameter, shell thickness, glazing percentage, insulation type, and material mix.
Site & Systems – Terrain complexity, driveway length, utilities, septic, off-grid systems, and access conditions.
Lifestyle & Layout – Bedrooms, bathrooms, height options, non-conditioned domes (garages, workshops), and optional connectors.
Market Calibration – Adjustable regional cost index, letting you align with local construction pricing in real time.
Contingency Planning – Built-in budget allowances to reflect true planning-level accuracy.
The output isn’t just a ballpark guess — it’s a lender-ready estimate you can share with banks, partners, or builders.
Why It Matters
Instant Results – No waiting on callbacks or vague quotes.
Transparent Assumptions – Every number ties back to the specific project inputs you set.
Professional Reports – Upgrade to unlock full line-item breakdowns and export polished PDF estimates for financing or bids.
Future-Proof Planning – Whether you’re downsizing into a 1,000 sq. ft. dome or planning a 6,000+ sq. ft. multi-dome estate, the Estimator adapts.
Free vs Premium
Free Version – Gives you project basics, shell cost ranges, and per-square-foot estimates.
Premium Unlock ($19.99) – Instantly unlocks the full cost breakdown, site & systems detail, and a downloadable PDF to use in financing and builder discussions.
In short: This is the first technology ever created to model monolithic dome costs in real time — combining engineering, construction experience, and real build data into one tool you control from your browser.
