Geoship's Vision for Dome-Based Housing
In a time when skyrocketing housing costs, ecological breakdown, and climate uncertainty are colliding, the call for radical innovation in how we live has never been louder. In a recent episode of The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast host Neal sat down with Micha Mikailian, CEO and co-founder of Geoship, to explore one of the boldest responses to that call: geodesic dome homes built from bioceramic materials.
Source: Geoship website
Building Homes—and a Movement—for a Regenerative Future
The geodesic dome is often remembered as a utopian artifact of the 1960s, popularized by futurist Buckminster Fuller. But in Geoship’s hands, the dome is being reimagined not as retro nostalgia, but as a pragmatic, scalable, and deeply ecological solution to the housing and climate crises of today.
Made with bioceramic composites—materials inspired by the human skeleton and coral reefs—Geoship domes are designed to be fireproof, flood-resistant, and carbon-sequestering. The design is modular, affordable, and capable of withstanding extreme environments, making it ideal not just for individuals, but for community resilience in the face of systemic shocks.
A Movement Funded by the People
As Neal and Micha dive into the conversation, it becomes clear that Geoship’s innovation goes well beyond materials and design. At its core, the company is attempting to shift the very architecture of ownership.
Unlike conventional real estate ventures, Geoship is a movement invested in by the people. Through multiple crowdfunding campaigns on Wefunder, thousands have joined not just as supporters, but as co-investors in a shared vision for the future.
Their latest campaign fueled the launch of a pilot production facility, kicked off construction of their first 2-bedroom dome, and brought them within striking distance of full factory certification in California. The numbers are compelling:
$300M+ sales pipeline
1,800+ dome reservations with deposits
This isn’t just a startup. It’s a growing cultural force—redefining what home means and who gets to shape it.
Why It’s Resonating—Before a Single Dome Has Been Delivered
One of the most striking aspects of Geoship’s story is the depth of community interest before the first dome has even been constructed. Tens of thousands of people have signed up for early access. It's a testament not only to the hunger for alternative housing solutions, but to the emotional and spiritual longing for a different way of being in the world.
Whether you're dome-curious, dome-skeptical, or dome-devoted, this conversation between Neal and Micha offers rich insight into the possibility of building homes that aren't just sustainable, but soulful. Homes that hold not only bodies, but belonging.
A Blueprint for Systems Change
Geoship is not just a housing startup. It’s a vision for how regenerative architecture, cooperative economics, and ecological wisdom can converge into something truly transformational. And if it works, it may just offer a blueprint for building more than houses—it may help us build a future where people and planet can thrive together.
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