Welcome to the TRIPLE DOME HOME—a truly one-of-a-kind, net-zero, solar-powered stay in the heart of Bear Lake’s Garden City. Originally conceived as a sustainability showcase, this distinctive home is built from three interconnected monolithic concrete domes, delivering remarkable comfort, quiet, and durability—wrapped in an unforgettable architectural experience. Close to all the best Bear Lake has to offer!
Private hot tub on site!
Can sleep up to 8, plus full RV hookups that can accommodate more!!
EV Charging Station
Smokeless firepit and seating
Pergola, BBQ, and picnic table
Fully stocked kitchen with instant pot, crockpot, and griddle
PRIME LOCATION — Walk to the best of Garden City! Leave the car parked and enjoy Bear Lake like a local.
• Garden City Park & Beach with free lake access (about a 15-minute walk - Boardwalk, playground, pavilion, wetlands, and of course free beach access!)
• Garden City Pond & Heritage Park (about a 5-minute walk - Fishing pond, pickleball courts, playground, softball/soccer fields, pedestrian walkways)
• Just down the street from the world-famous raspberry shakes!!
• Right by the bike path leading to LeBeau’s, Zip ’s, and other great restaurants (Take a scenic ride partway around the lake on the bike path!)
ADVENTURE IN EVERY SEASON — Whether you come in summer, fall, winter, or spring, you’ll have endless options:
• A short drive to hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, and ATV exploring
• Beaver Mountain ski resort - 13 miles up Logan Canyon
• Logan Canyon Winter Sports Area (snowmobiling, sledding, and more) - 8 miles up Logan Canyon
WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT!
• Net-zero, solar-powered living with a gorgeous solar pergola that doubles as an eco-friendly outdoor feature
• Unique, curved interiors with a “wow” factor you won’t find in ordinary cabins
• Built with high-performance design details that help keep the home comfortable year-round
If you’re looking for a stay that’s equal parts memorable design, eco-minded comfort, and walk-to-everything convenience, the Triple Dome Home is it! We can’t wait to welcome you to Bear Lake!!!
HOME SPECS:
Master Bedroom - King bed, full en suite bathroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 2 - bunk bed with full XL over full XL mattresses (sleeps 4)
Bathroom 2 - Accessible from hallway, full bathroom
Living Room - Sofa bed pulls out to almost queen size (58" x 80") (sleeps 2)
Full RV hookups - Water, sewer, 50 amp electric
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRIPLE DOME HOME:
The Triple Dome Home is an innovative and sustainable residence originally conceived and built on campus at Brigham Young University as part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon student competition.
This zero-energy house is composed of three interconnected monolithic concrete domes, each engineered to maximize energy efficiency, durability, and thermal performance. The domed structure inherently provides significant thermal mass and resilience, enabling the home to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures with minimal mechanical heating or cooling.
Inside, the home includes a two-bedroom, two-bath layout with an open-plan living area, kitchen, and functional spaces designed for everyday living.
Engineering and sustainability features include solar panels in a double-sided photovoltaic array integrated into an adjacent pergola, generating sufficient renewable energy to meet the home’s electrical demand. The solar system is paired with a SPAN smart electrical panel, which provides real-time energy monitoring and intelligent load management, allowing owners to track consumption, prioritize critical circuits, and optimize solar production for greater efficiency and resilience. The residence is constructed using monolithic concrete dome technology, providing exceptional structural integrity along with resistance to wind, fire, and extreme weather, while leveraging the inherent thermal mass of concrete to moderate interior temperatures. A continuous PVC membrane under the outer stucco shell wraps the exterior to enhance waterproofing and thermal performance, and select portions of the domes are earth-bermed to further increase insulation and passive energy efficiency. Complementing the envelope system, triple-paned high-performance windows minimize heat transfer and supports the home’s overall net-zero energy strategy.
The project’s goals were to challenge conventional residential construction, reduce carbon footprint, and demonstrate scalable sustainable building practices.
In 2023, the Triple Dome Home was a featured entry in the Utah Valley Parade of Homes, marking the first time a university-built demonstration home was showcased alongside traditional production and custom homes. Visitors toured the structure on the Brigham Young University campus, where it drew attention for its unique architecture and performance-driven design.
After the Solar Decathlon and Utah Valley Parade of Homes, the house was sold and relocated to Garden City for use as a short-term rental, allowing a broader community of guests to experience and enjoy its innovative, sustainable design firsthand.
Search “BYU Triple Dome Home” online to read featured articles, watch videos, and learn more about the vision, engineering, and story behind this unique residence.
