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Why do Greek houses have domed roofs?

It mainly had to do with construction reasons. Domes in general are one of the first structural forms humans worked with in stone architecture. Spherical domes are used in Greece from appx. 5,800 BC.



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It mainly had to do with construction reasons. Domes in general are one of the first structural forms humans worked with in stone architecture. Spherical domes are used in Greece from appx. 5,800 BC.

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Geodesic domes promote more efficient air circulation and keep temperatures even throughout the structure. This can make them two to four times more energy efficient than traditional homes. These homes also insulate more efficiently due to their unique shape.

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