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What if your next home wasn’t a house at all—but a yurt, a dome, or even a modular bathroom shipped in a crate?
In this episode of Builder Buzz by Home Nation, host Quinton Comino speaks with Barry Sendach, founder of Dyester and Domespaces.com, whose company is redefining what it means to build and live in alternative structures. From geodesic domes featured on network TV to modular bathroom units for off-grid living, Barry shares his journey from a fabric importer in New York to a creative force in offsite construction.
Operating across all 50 states—and even into Europe—Barry’s companies offer everything from container homes and yoga studios to million-dollar air domes for universities. He explains how shipping, permitting, and state-level regulations shape what gets built and where, and why he's placing big bets on factory-built modular components like "Mod Pods" to streamline housing costs and timelines.
Whether it’s installing a prefab planetarium or supplying structures for Girl Scouts of America, Barry’s business blends flexibility, innovation, and real-world grit—plus a little help from interns, SEO strategies, and a passion for not retiring anytime soon.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why modular bathrooms and kitchens could transform site work
- How Barry’s team handles logistics for domes, containers, and air structures
- Lessons learned from surviving the collapse of the fabric industry
- What it takes to get state approvals for factory-built housing
- The real cost and customer behind air domes (spoiler: it’s not glampers)
- Why Barry still loves the hustle after nearly a decade in the game
Connect with Barry & His Companies:
- Barry’s LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/barry-sendach
- Websites dyester.com (Company), tentspaces.com/ (Company)
- Email Barry at: [email protected]
Connect with the Show:
Builder Buzz by Home Nation → https://homenation.com
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