Self-sustaining BioEnergy Domes Produce Organic Veggies, Fish and Energy!

<a href="http://bioenergydome.wordpress.com/2011/03/23/pacific-domes-bioenergy-dome/" target="_blank">Pacific Domes</a> has developed an innovative line of self-sufficient BioEnergy <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-great-glass-house-swells-from-the-ground-like-a-giant-blue-egg/" target="_blank">Domes</a> that are capable of providing shelter, producing food, treating wastewater, and producing energy. Inside each <a href="http://inhabitat.com/eden-project-giant-bubble-biomes-are-worlds-largest-greenhouse/" target="_blank">dome</a> algae and duckweed act as energy sources and ponds are plentiful with healthy fish, creating the perfect environment for growing fresh vegetables, any time of year.

One of Pacific <a href="http://inhabitat.com/spherical-iguzzini-headquarters-shaded-by-a-massive-prismatic-fabric-screen/" target="_blank">Dome</a>’s BioEnergy Domes helps feed and supply energy to the residents of the Navajo Indian Reservation in Naatani, Arizona. The interior hosts a fresh pond, which feeds a multitude of plant trays, which are stacked throughout the dome. Each day, the dome <a href="http://inhabitat.com/ford-incorporates-soy-foam-seats-into-explorer-encouraging-bio-foam-usage/" target="_blank">farm </a>produces around 11 lbs of fresh, organic, chemical-free produce.

The pond is thick with <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-power-island-could-power-copenhagen-sustainably/" target="_blank">duckweed and algae</a>, which feeds the fish within. Since algae have incredible filtering properties, the entire system is self-cleaning, and therefore chemical-free.

The fish produced are clean, organic, and plentiful - the dome produces around 100-150 pounds of fish each year. The algae in the pond can alternatively be used to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/green-algae-could-help-clean-up-radioactive-nuclear-waste/" target="_blank">treat greywater</a> instead of for farming, removing contaminants from laundry, dishwashing and other household processes.

Aside from producing vegetables, the domes produce plants that are converted into <a href="http://inhabitat.com/first-trans-ocean-biofuel-powered-flight-to-take-off-tonight/" target="_blank">energy</a> using a methane digester. The methane is then converted into kilowatt energy, which can be used to power a generator. Duckweed and algae also harness solar energy, converting it to <a href="http://inhabitat.com/algae-powered-federal-building-retrofit-wins-next-generation-design-competition/" target="_blank">biofuel</a>. The dome can create enough bio-fuel to power one home each day.

Because the domes are so aerodynamic, wind harvesting is easy as well - the domes are a true powerhouse of sustainable design.

The domes can also be used for events, overnight retreats, or meetings- and can be constructed virtually anywhere.