This is such neat technology. Fuller's ideas were revolutionary, and we can appreciate the pioneers - there are several Fuller domes across the world, including homes in CA - the materials science of this is exciting.
It'd be nice to see a discussion of the challenges, as well. Maintenance, and wear. Do the panels need to be replaced? What's the repair process look like, inside and out? When the house gets hit by a storm of fist-sized hail, or when those 300MPH winds drive a 2x2 through the wall, what does the repair look like? If your kid knocks a hole in one of the interior panels, what does the repair look like?
How do they envision joining domes, or are living spaces constrained by the size of the dome? How will internal structures be anchored - or in the big, multi-room domes, will all the walls be free-standing? How much do those windows cost, compared to standard windows?
Traditional home owners have to deal with all of these questions; I love the vision and the style, and I don't have to be sold on the benefits of Bucky Domes. I'd be interested in the TCO over 20 years.
I once looked at a Fuller dome house in California, built with wood, built back in the 70's. It was wood-built, and the materials make a huge difference, but the repair costs to get it livable were similar to tearing it down and building a traditional house in its place. I'd want to know how these new materials hold up over time.