And Dennis Johnson of Natural Space Domes in Minnesota says it’s all true.

“We’ve had domes go through hurricanes,” Johnson said. “The three domes by New Orleans had no damage around them at all, even though the trees were decimated.

"[A] fourth one had shingles torn off, but no structural damage to the dome.”

The geodesic dome was first made popular by inventor Buckminster Fuller who wanted to revolutionize housing in the 1940s.

Lightweight, cost-effective, easy to assemble, and built to withstand even the harshest of weather conditions, domes can be found across the U.S. and a number of companies sell dome kits. Johnson says combined with the housing crisis and recent devastating tornadoes, more people are interested in dome homes.

“A bathroom would be a bathroom, and the kitchen would be a kitchen, but the dome shell part of it is going to be less cost than a traditional box house,” he said. “The safety factor is a big concern, and I think this year a lot of people have been asking questions in regards to tornadoes.”

Dome home kits range in cost; the basic frame starts at around $5,000 and the full kit, including siding, ranges more toward $75,000.

Interested in buying a dome home? Here are some for sale in the U.S.

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35 Aprils Way, El Prado, N.M.

This piece of Taos real estate is a monolithic dome. Like a geodesic dome, monolithic domes are built using kits and can withstand extreme weather.

While a geodesic dome is made up of several triangles to craft a dome shape, a monolithic dome is made from a one-piece form—most often concrete.

This 2-bed, 2-bath home has 1,017 square feet of living area and sits on nearly one acre of land with views of the surrounding mountains.

9950 S. Warhawk Rd., Conifer, Colo.

Like the Taos dome above, this Conifer home for sale is a monolithic dome.

Completely off the grid, this built-green 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home relies on solar power for utilities. The property includes a little over 38 acres and is surrounded by mountain and forest views.

With 5,090 square feet of living space, including 3 bedrooms and an in-law apartment on the lower level, this house is the largest dome home on the list.

Currently priced at $479,000 on the Indiana real estate market, the price has dropped by $20,000 since it was first listed. The lakefront property has water views, extensive deck space and an elevator.

162 Snowy Knl, Franklin, N.C.

Like all dome homes, this piece of Franklin real estate boasts high cathedral ceilings—30 feet in the living room—and an open-floor plan. The 3-bedroom, 4.5-bath home has a marble gas fireplace, updated kitchen with granite counter-tops and over 900 square feet of deck outside.

17600 Purple Sage Trl., Dewey, Ariz.

Its bright red door and neon-painted interiors makes this monolithic dome stand out even more. The energy-efficient piece of Dewey real estate has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, great room, and expansive kitchen and dining room. The dome sits on two private acres 15 minutes outside town.

Located on the southern portion of the Oregon Coast, this geodesic dome home sits on over seven acres of land with pasture, nut and fruit trees.

The 2,060-square-foot home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and includes a private dock and river views. The home is a few minutes from the small town of Bandon, Ore., as well as nearby parks and beaches.

211 Camino de Lovato, Taos, N.M.

This teeny-tiny dome—measuring 20 feet in diameter—sits on a whopping ten acres in Taos, New Mexico.

Like many other dome homes, it was built with a kit, and an additional kit is also available for sale with the property. Located twenty minutes outside of town, this dome is better suited as a little getaway home rather than a primary residence.

1141 W. Spring Lane, Spokane, Wash.

This private but expansive piece of Spokane real estate is two stories and includes 2,800 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms.

The dome is spotted with windows that overlook the treed hillside lot and provide plenty of light. Much of the home has been updated, including the kitchen which has slab granite counter-tops and white oak cabinetry.

29365 Henry White Rd., Albany, La.

The only geodesic dome home on the Albany real estate market, this home sits on over two acres and has a wide open floor plan typical of most dome homes with soaring ceilings and large rooms. The 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath home has 3,144 square feet of living space.

This story was originally published by Zillow.The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion or position of Zillow.