Southwestern & Eastern Idaho Dome Networks

Southwestern & Eastern Idaho Dome Networks
Southwestern Idaho's smaller deserts present targeted opportunities: 200 domes ($50B) could fully cover the Bruneau Desert's 200K acres, using sand-anchored bases and dune-stabilizing perimeter forests. The Jarbidge would require 150 domes ($38B) with reinforced structures for its rugged terrain. Eastern Idaho's Lost River (300K acres) and Lemhi Valley (1M acres) could host 1,300 domes ($325B), utilizing high-altitude solar optimization and integrated grazing systems. Total statewide coverage of 11,750 domes ($2.94T) would transform 11.75M acres (70% of arid lands), with phased implementation starting with 100-dome test clusters ($25B each). Modular drone-assisted construction could cut costs by 30% over time, while co-locating domes with existing geothermal plants would enhance energy efficiency. Water-positive systems would recharge aquifers using condensed atmospheric moisture