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Monolithic Needs Your Dome! |
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The 8th Annual National Dome Tour is looming down on us, and we need your help! This nationwide tour will be held October 24, 2008 for commercial and October 25, 2008 for residential. |
Learn to build your own Monolithic Dome |
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A Monolithic Dome Workshop is a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction. Equal time is given to studying dome construction principles in a classroom setting and to applying those principles by actually building a Monolithic Dome. |
The Monolithic Crenosphere Dome |
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If you think your organization just can't afford to build the ultimate sports facility, think again! The Crenosphere Dome is here, and, as far as super stadiums and arenas are concerned, it's a dream come true. And here's the best part -- Crenosphere Domes are affordable and practical. Their advantages include low construction and maintenance costs, energy efficiency, design flexibility, security and durability. |
Thermographs of Dome in Canada |
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These pictures are made using a $50,000 Thermograph camera. This camera is designed to take pictures showing the amount of heat in the photo. In a quick look you can see that the heat loss from the Monolithic Dome is virtually zero except through doors and or other openings. |
Why is the Monolithic Dome “Green”? |
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We are often asked, “Why is the Monolithic Dome “Green?” As an answer to this question, we have outlined three of the most salient “green” points: Sustainability, energy efficiency, and use of green materials. |
Monolithic Bridges |
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Monolithic® Bridge technology represents an innovative solution that allows bridge construction to be stronger, longer lasting and more affordable. |
Monolithic Cut-and-Cover Tunnels |
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Whether the need is to keep traffic moving, keep water flowing or simply create a passageway. Monolithic cut-and cover tunnels offer a more affordable and longer lasting solution when compared to traditional cut and fill methods. |
Baton Rouge Weather Forecaster Touts Advantages of Monolithic Domes |
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Pat Shingleton, the chief forecaster for WBRZ in Louisiana, happened to see a Monolithic Dome home on recent visit to Pensacola, Florida. Upon his return, he informed his viewers about the advantages dome homes have to offer... Read More... |
Robot Ranch to be Featured on HGTV’s Extreme Living Series |
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On Thursday, September 4th, Al Schwarz's earth-sheltered, Monolithic Dome home, called Robot Ranch and located in Ferris, Texas, will be featured on the new HGTV series Extreme Living. |
Two More Dome Schools for Oklahoma |
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Oklahoma is home to more Monolithic Dome schools than any other state in the nation. Given the state’s location in the center of tornado alley, that makes sense. Read More... |
Newest Monolithic Dome Church Takes Shape in Alabama |
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The newest Monolithic Dome church is taking shape in Dothan, Alabama where construction crews are working on a new campus for Northview Christian Church, a multi-cultural, interdenominational congregation with more than 2,000 members. Read More... |
The Monolithic Family: |
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Anne began her career with the Monolithic Dome Institute (MDI) in 1996 and soon became Purchasing and Shipping Director. “I liked those responsibilities,” she says, “but I really enjoy interacting with people on more of a one-to-one basis.” President David B. South recognized Anne's communicating skills and her talent for organizing complex projects and programs. So, he gradually headed her into new areas – each of which had something to do with public relations and sales. |
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Jan Pregowski, founder of Monolithic Constructors of Poland (Konstrukcje Monolityczne M.C,P.), has been building Monolithic Domes since 1985, when he first heard about them. This summer, Jan decided that his Airform needed a fresh, new look, so he painted it using products available in Poland. |
The Roundhouse Down Under -- A First! |
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Anthony (Tony) Clarke is one busy Aussie....Nevertheless in April 2001, Tony found the time and energy to travel to Italy, Texas and take one of Monolithic's dome-building Workshops. |
Mongolian Life Center Begins to Take Shape |
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When Jerry and Susan Smith heard about the plight of orphans in Mongolia, they wanted to find a way to help. In 1995, the Smiths traveled to the capital city of UlaanBaatar, and simply began asking the abandoned children living on the streets whether they wanted to take shelter in a warm home. Read More... |
Environmentally-Friendly Domes Appeal to Canadians |
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What would it be like to move from a conventional home built in the 19th century to a futuristic Monolithic Dome completed in the 21st century? You could ask Michael Goodwin. He recently moved into a new dome home after living in a 1860s-era house in Ontario, Canada. |
Rebecca South Peterson on "The Scoble Show" |
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Rebecca South Peterson tells it like it is! |
Profiles In Caring does 3 feature segments on DFTW |
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Domes For The World's (DFTW) extensive housing project in earthquake devastated Indonesia became the recent focus of three, feature, video segments. The presentation was hosted by Kimberly Perkins of “Profiles in Caring,” a broadcaster of “good news about good work around the world.” Read More... |
Monolithic Oil Tanks -- Water Tanks -- Ethanol Tanks – Other Liquids |
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Oil Tanks – the new and differentMonolithic Oil Tanks now are more competitive than ever. They are constructed of concrete, not steel. Consequently, the much higher price of steel and the use of high-strength, post tension cables now allow Monolithic Tanks to be less costly. Read More... |
Housing Wiz Dot Com |
View the latest images of St Joseph Catholic Church in Commerce, Texas |
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Take a quick look at what a local Real Estate specialist says about the Monolithic Dome. See last paragraph of the April 22nd Newsletter! |
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For Sale By Owner: Beautiful Monolithic Dome Home in the Texas Hill Country |
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In 1999, Kim and Robert Reynolds designed and built a Monolithic Dome dream-home, a 5/8th sphere with a diameter of 50 feet, a height of nearly 29 feet, two stories and 3500 square feet of living space. |
Free -- Audio Tracks of Monolithic's 2008 Conference |
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At a recent company meeting, Michael South, vice president and webmaster at Monolithic, said, "All 15 presentations from our latest Annual Monolithic Dome Conference are now available to download free as Mp3s. |
How to Cover a Monolithic Dome with Tile or Rock |
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Covering a dome with tile can be both practical and beautiful. People worldwide have been tiling their domes for centuries. |
For Sale: Luxury Underground Monolithic Dome Home |
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The invisible dome home It's totally underground -- but once inside you wouldn't know it. Five interconnected Monolithic Domes provide a living area of 2,729 square feet. |
Can $10 Change the World? |
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Yes it can! It can make all the difference in the lives of millions of families all over the world who live in lean-to's and makeshift housing without access to clean water or sanitation. |
New Image of Progress on the Northview Christian Church Project in Dothan, Alabama |
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007 was a big day for Northview Christian Center, a multi-cultural, interdenominational church with a membership of 2000, in Dothan, Alabama. |
21st Century Bandshell |
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The MCLAD, Monolithic Contoured Laterally Moveable Access Door, is a single piece door that can be opened by rolling it around the surface of the Monolithic Dome Bandshell. |
Monolithic Dome Conference Survives Snowstorm -- Beautifully! |
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For about eleven months before one of Monolithic's Annual Conferences, Events Coordinator Anne Sutherland begins her planning, enticing, notifying and arranging. That was certainly true for 2008's 14th Annual Monolithic Dome Conference on March 7th and 8th, at the Wyndham DFW Hotel in Irving, Texas and Monolithic's headquarters in Italy, Texas. 2008 Monolithic Dome Conference Audio Tracks |
Possible New Market: Monolithic Oil Tanks |
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The Monolithic Dome Institute recently had the opportunity to estimate the construction price of some oil storage tanks. It now appears that Monolithic Oil Tanks are far more competitive than we thought they could ever be. New chemical coatings are the key. One of these coatings is polyurea -- more popularly known as a pickup truck bed-liner, such as Rhino or Sharkskin. |
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Oklahoma’s Largest Newspaper Spotlights Dome Homes |
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Oklahoma sits right in the middle of tornado alley. Perhaps that’s one reason why the state is home to more Monolithic Dome schools than anywhere else in the nation, as well as a growing number of dome homes. |
Warming up to Domes |
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Energy-efficient Monolithic Domes provide one of the very best housing solutions in areas that experience weather extremes. The thermal qualities of the concrete enable the building to maintain its interior temperature no matter what the weather is like outside. |
Environmental Design + Construction Magazine Focuses on Dome Schools |
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With energy prices on the rise and global warming a growing concern, environmental considerations are playing a bigger role in the design and construction of buildings. |
An Earth-Bermed, Nature-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Monolithic Dome Home |
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Why and how do two interconnected Monolithic Domes, one with a diameter of 60 feet and a height of 22 feet and the second measuring 50' x 16', begin as a research project and develop into an earth-bermed, spacious, dream home and attached garage? |
Inflation Day for St Joseph Catholic Church of Commerce, Texas |
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Today was another milestone in the construction of the new sanctuary for St Joseph Catholic Church of Commerce, Texas. Despite the moderately windy conditions the process went off without a hitch. |
Another Testament To Dome Strength |
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I thought you might find this interesting if not exactly relevant. I am an army helicopter pilot currently serving in Iraq and there is primarily concrete construction in the area. |
For Sale: Dome Home That Made National Headlines After Surviving Direct Hit from Hurricane Ivan |
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PENSACOLA BEACH (January 30, 2008) - The Florida dome home that made national headlines when it emerged virtually unscathed from a direct hit by Hurricane Ivan is on the auction block. The 3,400-square-foot Monolithic Dome home is up for sale for $1.25 million dollars, fully furnished. |
Dome is A Dream Come True |
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For those who are accustomed to living in square homes, it takes time to get used to the idea of living in the round. But for Delores Menett, it was just the opposite. |
The "Just Water Ceramic Water Filter" -- AVAILABLE NOW!!!! |
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In the first two months that we had the "Just Water Ceramic Water Filter" described and made available for purchase through this website, we sold more than 300! We are pleased to offer such a worthwhile product! |
Monolithic's Oberon Four-plex |
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Our new Oberon Four-plex is a Monolithic Dome oblate ellipse, Pictures added January 17, 2008
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Can EcoShells Be Insulated? |
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An EcoShell, like a Monolithic Dome, is built of reinforced concrete. But unlike that of a Monolithic Dome, the EcoShell's Airform is removed and reused. Nor is an EcoShell usually sprayed with an insulating blanket of polyurethane foam. Obviously, an EcoShell and a Monolithic Dome are very different structures. |
Grand Meadow ISD Superintendent tells Minnesota Legislature of energy-cost savings with |
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The Meadow Area News, circulated to 3100 homes in and near Grand Meadow, Minnesota, published two articles about the money-saving operation of Grand Meadow ISD's five Monolithic Domes.
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New Way to Review and Buy School Modules |
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"We're coming out with a new web catalog that school districts can use in deciding what modules can best fill their space needs and finances," said David B. South, president of Monolithic. Read More... |
Starting a Monolithic Dome Building Company |
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I advise prospective builders to begin with some basic evaluation: What skills do you have? What startup equipment is needed? What are the costs? What resources are available? |
Licking County Ohio Receives FEMA Grant for Monolithic Dome Community Disaster Shelters |
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A Congratulatory Letter |
The Inn Place -- New Rentals, Old Pattern |
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Currently, Kevin is completing the final two of eight Monolithic Domes, each with a 20-foot diameter that encompasses a bathroom with shower, basin and toilet; a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, table and chairs; a furnished sleeping area. |
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Within the multitudes of Dome Home plans that have been designed here at Monolithic, there are a select few that I call my personal choices, hence the name: "A President's Choice." These plans represent an efficient use of floor space, along with a practical design for families of various sizes. |
Almost Everything You Wanted To Know About Monolithic Dome Churches |
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There is no such thing as a free lunch, but the Monolithic Dome comes close. Generally, over a period of twenty years, savings in energy expenses will equal the full cost of a Monolithic Dome facility. Read More... |
Monolithic Equipment Unveils New and Improved Monolithic GHP 1500 Direct Drive Concrete Pump |
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This lightweight concrete pump which weighs only 800, is run by a |
Who Needs the Monolithic Portable Concrete Mixer? You do. |
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The Monolithic Portable Concrete Mixer does the hard work for you. It is an attachment for a skid-steer or other front-end loader so it is totally mobile. It is self-loading, so sand and gravel do not need to be hand shoveled. It mixes extremely quickly and is easy to maintain. |
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WEBSITE UPDATES |
07/01/08 - Updated Monolithic Calendar of Events 07/18/07 - Travel and Lodging Information Updated for Workshops 04/27/07 - New Pictures: Fire Sprinkler Systems in Monolithic Domes. 04/24/07 - Ugly Houses: A Different Point of View 03/05/07 - Presidents Sphere - Big Domes vs. Little Domes 02/28/07 - Profile for Surplus Airform 02/07/07 - President's Sphere: Celiac Disease
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