Life... Successfully
  • Life Successfully
  • Brand Shamans Forum
  • Intent-sive Nature
    • What is the Meaning Behind Intent-sive Nature Healing Jewelry?
    • Give To Homeless Pets
    • Gift Cards
    • Hire An Expert
    • Natural Healing
    • Jewelry
    • Handcrafted Parenting & Kids Gifts
    • Books
    • Hobbies & Collecting (Trading Crads, Games, Vintage, etc)
    • Handcrafted Home & Decor
    • Handcrafted Pet Toys & Gifts
    • Clearance SALE!!!
  • Writing, Web, Business, & Tech
    • Brand Shamans Brand Healing Journal
    • Write W.A.V.E. Media Thought Leadership & Tech Journal
    • Writing Tips Journal
    • The One-and-Only Internet Money Making Guide!
    • Writer's Resumes >
      • Lyn Lomasi >
        • Ask Lyn
      • Richard Rowell
      • Get Your FREE Writer's Profile & Online Resume
    • Be a Writer!
    • FREE Guest Post Submission >
      • Submission Guidelines
  • Services
    • Custom Jewelry-Making
    • Healing Readings & Talismans
    • Social Media & Branding
    • Content Writing & Editing
    • Premium Bulk SEO Articles or Blog Posts
    • Ready-Made Content
    • Advertising & Guest Posts
  • About Us & Contact
    • Become an Affiliate!
    • Promotional Banners
    • Disclosure, TOU, Dislaimer, & Privacy
  • Family & Home
    • Kymani's Travels ~ Family Travel Journal
    • The Nova Skye Story ~ Family Journal
    • Upstream Parenting Journal >
      • Positive Parenting Books By Lyn Lomasi >
        • Upstream Parenting Book
        • The Pregnancy & Baby Care Guide EVERY Parent Needs!
        • The ONLY Potty Training Guide You'll Ever Need
    • Life & Home Journal
    • Momtrepreneur Moments ~ A Business Mom's Journal
    • Successful Relationships; A Heart-Focused Journal
    • Better Plumbing Blog >
      • Hire Better Plumbing - Your Denver Plumber
  • Travel
    • RV'ing Successfully ~ A Family Roadschooling & Travel Journal
    • Hometown Love ~ A Local Journal
  • Education & Literature
    • Heart 'N Mind Homeschool Journal >
      • Free Learning Education Blog >
        • Two Affordable And Fun Toys For Teaching Kids To Read
        • Elementary Learning Supplies You Can Find At The Dollar Store
        • Free Counting Fun For Toddlers And Preschoolers
        • Why School Choice is Important in High School
        • Choosing Childen's Books That Create Smart Readers
    • Free Homeschool Worksheets
    • The Bibliophile's Library Journal - Book News, Reviews, & Info
    • Penning Your World ~ A Creative Writing Journal
    • Monsters Within Us ~ An Otherworldly Journal of Monstrous Incantations >
      • A Lighter Shade of Green
  • Health & Beauty
    • Whole Body Health, Healing, & Medicine Journal
    • Good Eats For The Soul ~ Vegan Diet, Recipes, & Food Journal >
      • Recipe Books By Lyn & Rich
    • Fash Diva ~ A Clothing, Shoes, & Fashion Journal
    • Naturally Simple ~ A Self-Care & Beauty Journal
    • Senior Living
    • Disabilities Articles
    • Green Living Articles
  • Society & Causes
    • Causes We Support
    • Speak Up!; A Homelessness & Social Justice Journal
    • Animal Advocacy >
      • Pet Resources >
        • Heart 'N Mind Paw Rescue >
          • Pawsitive Parenting Pet Rescue Journal
        • Sounds of Nature
      • Animal Advocacy & Healthy Pet Parenting Articles
      • Positive Pet Parenting Journal
      • Raising Pet Positive Kids
      • Supermom ...Kind Of
      • Pawsitively Adventurous Pets
      • Purrely Pawsitive And Barkably Amazing Pet Training Tips
      • Dog Praising
      • Spirit of the Wild Lands and Animals
    • Motivational Friends Inspirational Journal
    • Straight Up LGBTQ Blog
    • Colorful Expressions
    • Inner Healing & Spirituality Journal
  • Fun & Games
    • Gaming Successfully
    • Luna Starlight Comics
    • Crafting Successfully Arts & Crafts Journal
    • Culture Carnival; A Festival, Tradition, & Holiday Journal
    • Mouthy Momtrepreneur Blog
    • Clowning Around
    • Music Articles
    • Entertainment Articles
    • Humor Treasure Trove; A Funny Comedy Journal
  • News
    • News Articles
    • Sports Break Journal >
      • NFL 2019 Squares

Houston Dome Project: Are the Environmentalists Right? Can a Geodesic Dome Save the City of Houston?

6/9/2009

0 Comments

 
by Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff
Biosphere from afar
Recently the Discovery Channel aired an episode of Mega Engineering (video shown below) that mentioned constructing a geodesic dome over the city of Houston. Could this Houston dome project really be the  fourth most populated US city's only hope, as some environmental experts urge? As a resident  of Houston, I have to admit that I am skeptical of the Houston dome project for a few reasons.
 What Does The Dome Need In Order To Work?

The dome must contain a clear material that can fill in all the holes in the frame, act as windows, and be able to withstand very high winds and other forces of nature. However, for a structure large enough to cover even just Downtown Houston, the material would need to be lightweight,  but durable at the same time. According to clips shown on the Mega Engineering episode, a  material called Texlon ETFE can make that possible, as well as protect the Houston dome from  winds of up to 180 MPH.

That wind speed is faster than even the most forceful winds of the strongest category 5 hurricane. This brings experts to the conclusion that in combination with the specially-designed steel structure, the Houston Dome project could be successful. The Texlon ETFE also can hold  up to fire and water.

What About Sustainable Life?

That's great that there is a protective solution to hurricanes and other natural disasters that plague Houston, such as flooding. But, how will life be sustained inside this geodesic dome? True, there will be air conditioning (and boy does Houston need that during the summer), but what about growing plant life? How well will it do under the dome?

Outside Air Concerns

What if people in Houston want to actually feel the rain or the sun - you know, the way it feels naturally? What about feeling the warm Houston breeze on my face or picking flowers in a field (or the backyard)? Would the kids and I still be able to do that under a giant geodesic dome?  True, there would be entrances and exits, but I wonder how many people would really travel to  the other side of town every single day just to get that taste of "outside" air.

Is This Really The Only Way To Save Houston?

Some environmentalists seem to feel that the Houston dome project is the only way to save the city. I'm all for preserving nature. In fact, being Earth-friendly is high on my list of everyday  living. But, I want to know how exactly the very nature being potentially saved will thrive inside of a man-made structure instead of being in...well, nature itself. Houston has been referred to as the number one contributor to greenhouse gas, which comes from energy use. Increased  emissions of these gases could cause climate change, which is one of the the main reasons  these environmentalists say Houston needs saving.

While the dome would just go straight over the buildings and nature located in its designated area, for me it just would not feel the same. Plus, is a large air-conditioned dome even good for  the environment? It may save the city from hurricanes and tornadoes, and perhaps even climate change. But, what sort of damages could it potentially cause?

What About Waste?

Since these materials are so strong, what happens to them if this structure gets built and then  it's discovered it either doesn't work or it's unwanted? That would be a very large amount of  waste being contributed to the Earth. Also, if the entire city is under a dome, where are the greenhouse gases going to go? Will the people, like my asthmatic children, be breathing that in?  Are the benefits greater than the risks?

Is Houston Really In Need Of Such Drastic "Saving" Measures?

Perhaps experts have thought of these things and perhaps the geodesic dome could actually  work. I have many more questions and am still questioning whether the city of Houston really needs such drastic saving measures as the Houston dome project.


*I originally published this via Yahoo Contributor Network

0 Comments

    RSS Feed

    Picture

    Enter your email address:

    Delivered by FeedBurner

    Picture

    ALL STAFF

    Lyn Lomasi Rowell
    Richard Rowell
    Rayne  Desertsong
    Phoenix  Desertsong

    OWNERS

    Picture
    Lyn Lomasi & Richard Rowell  are life & business partners. Owners of Brand Shamans & the Write W.A.V.E. Media network, we are your brand healing, soul healing, & content superheroes to the rescue!

    Running our network of websites, tackling deadlines single-handedly, and coaching fellow writers, brands, & entrepreneurs to be thought leaders is our top priority.

    While rescuing civilians from boring content and brands, we conquer the world, living the RV life and managing our Intent-sive Nature with our awesomely crazy family while recounting The Nova Skye Story, along with Kymani’s Travels.

    We also strive to one day cuddle with lions and giraffes. Until then, we’ll settle for furry rescue kitties and doggies.

    We support many causes via our business ventures, such as homelessness, support for trans youth, equality, helping starving artists, and more! A portion of all proceeds from Intent-sive Nature goes toward helping homeless pets in local shelters.

    Our Family Store

    Gift Cards

    Shop

    Hire an Expert

    Shop

    Natural Healing

    Shop

    Natural Healing Gemstone Jewelry & Talismans

    Shop

    Healing Readings (Tarot, Oracle, Crystals, & More)

    Shop

    Jewelry

    Shop

    Handcrafted Parenting & Kids Gifts

    Shop

    Books

    Shop

    Hobbies & Collecting (Trading Cards, Games, Vintage, etc)

    Shop

    Handcrafted Home & Decor

    Shop

    Pets (Handcrafted Pet Toys & Gifts)

    Shop

    Clearance SALE!!!

    Shop

    Archives

    October 2018
    November 2016
    September 2016
    July 2016
    May 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    April 2011
    June 2009
    May 2007

    Categories

    All
    Activities For Kids
    Arapahoe County
    Atlantic City
    Aurora
    Babies
    CO
    Colorado
    Community
    Community Gardens
    Culture
    Denver
    Denver County
    Denver Tech Center
    Dinosaurs
    Downtown Denver
    DTC
    Educational
    Englewood
    Englewood Family Matters
    Family
    Family Fun
    Free
    Free In Denver
    Free In Houston
    Gardens
    Geodesic Dome
    Heritage
    High Altitude
    Hiking
    Hiking Trails
    History
    Homeschooling
    Hotels
    Houston
    Ice Cream
    Indiana
    Jersey Shore
    Kids
    Lyn Lomasi
    Morrison
    Motels
    New Jersey
    Parks And Recreation
    Philadelphia
    Reviews
    Science
    Shopping
    South Jersey
    Sports
    Stacey Carroll
    Sustainability
    Tara Bard
    Texas
    Venues
    Wedding Planning

COMPANY & SUPPORT

About Us & Contact
Brand Healing Journal
Become an Affiliate!
Disclosure, TOU, Disclaimer, & Privacy Policy
Write For Our Sites!

ALL SITES

Brand Shamans                                                                                                                                       Life Successfully
Write W.A.V.E. Media                                                       Pawsitive Parenting
Article Writer For Hire                                             Heart 'N Mind Homeschool    
Better Plumbing (Partner Site)

© 2005-2018 Life... Successfully by  Brand Shamans
Photos used under Creative Commons from michael mccullough photos, upton, U.S. Geological Survey, ...Leo Oliveira...