A Sculpted, Off-Grid Home in Coastal Maine

This handcrafted dome among the woods of coastal Maine, has been home to an artist since 2003. This architectural craft was hand-built by sculptor Daphne Pulsifer and her partner Daniel Bates and it hybridizes the typical New England cottage with an earthen monolith, celebrating pastoral tradition in a contemporary manner.

In addition to being a literal art work, a sculpture, this home has an exemplary energetic performance, giving it the ability of working off-grid. Once the house began to take shape, the sculptors asked for consultation from the Monolithic Dome Institute and achieved this construction that can work off-grid. Despite its traditional looks, modern technologies such as photovoltaic panels and a gas water heater, allows the occupants to take one step forward towards a more sustainable way of living.

This eco-haven is an idyllic place for a serene retreat. The 43 acres of forest are filled with vegetation and wildlife, such as birds and deer. The interiors count with high ceilings and large openings to the outside that keep the home connected to the site’s privileged heritage. The timber visible structure that prompts warmth inside was built from on-site trees, integrating the dome a more to its environment.

Anna Delgove
Anna Delgove

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