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Monolithic Dome Conference Tour Information

Check out the Tour of Monolithic Video

The Monolithic Dome campus is a research park. Since its invention in 1976, the Monolithic Dome has gone through many changes. These changes and improvements are the result of many experiments - some successes - some failures.

The purpose of this campus is to provide a setting where more experiments can be done using different products, coatings, building methods and more. As you tour the property, you will see a variety of domes, exterior coatings and unique products used in dome construction.

The Visitors Center is open 24-hours. For additional information call (972)483-7423. If you have any questions, please visit the office today.

  1. Bruco, The Texas Italian Caterpillar: Home of the Monolithic Airform Manufacturing. This 240' x 60' dome encompasses 14,000 square feet in a series of seven 60-foot domes. It requires no heat during winter months and uses only a five-ton air-conditioning unit for the entire facility during summer months.
  2. EcoShell: Two 10-foot EcoShell storage domes.
  3. The Oberon: A 32' x 12' home, 804 square feet.
  4. Storage: This 16.5-foot climate-controlled storage
  5. 16.5 Foot Dome
  6. Monolithic Training Center: Used primarily for Monolithic Dome Workshops. Four 32' x 12' intersected domes totaling 2,600 sf.
  7. The Studio: 20' dome serves as a recording studio for production of new Monolithic information videos.
  8. Kitchen Dome: This 32' x 12' dome is used for food preparation during Monolithic Workshops. The exterior is covered with honeysuckle. Plant growth on the Airform does not affect the Airform in anyway. Generally, plants keep the dome cooler and protect the dome skin from harsh ultraviolet rays.
  9. Storage: 32' storage dome (same as #15)
  10. EcoShell II: 20' EcoShell equipment storage facility.
  11. Transportable EcoShell I: Transportable 14 ' EcoShell built on beams. Used currently for electrical storage.
  12. EcoShell II: 20' foundation with attached, uninflated Airform.
  13. Storage Dome: The 14' Monolithic Dome is currently used for storage.
  14. Red Pumpkin: Shop for our construction crews. 50' x 16' elliptical profile.
  15. Storage Dome: 32' diameter (same as #9).
  16. Visitors Center: This 24' demonstration dome features 452 square-feet. Open 24 hours. Offers a 12-minute self-serve video introduction to the Monolithic Dome.
  17. UniShell: This 20' EcoShell demonstrates the viability of domes for housing in emerging, equatorial countries. It meets the 28 sq. meter space recommendation set by the United Nations.
  18. FieldTurf: Installed for demonstration purposes for potential Monolithic arena customers.
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  20. Spray-in-Place Fence: Display wall constructed using four different rock finishes.
  21. 60' Monolithic Dome Shop where we build the Monolithic Equipment
  22. Airform Demonstration: Typical Monolithic Dome Airform inflated to pressure.
  23. EcoShell II: Experimental test dome using steel fibers in place of rebar. We will not use this method again. The concrete is cracking and the interior walls are abrasive.
  24. Pumpkin I: This 40' x 14' storage dome
  25. EcoShell I: This 32' EcoShell I was built in 2000 as a sample housing project for India.
  26. Pumpkin II: This 40' x 14' Machine Shop.
  27. Monolithic Office Complex: The front, 50' x 21' office houses our reception area and sales department. This dome has a Dura-Stucco coating made by UCSC.
    1. a. The 40' x 14' low profile dome houses the publications department. The exterior has special concrete sprayed over an adhesive which failed. It will be removed and coated with something else in the future.
      b. This 40' x 16' oblate ellipse houses the design department. Its exterior also has a failed exterior coating.
      c. The unattached 40' x 16' oblate ellipse is the office for our construction, shipping, receiving and equipment manufacturing offices.
  28. Charca Casa: The residence of David B. South, President of Monolithic. Charca Casa is Spanish for "House by the Pond." Two connected 40' x 16' domes provide 2,712 square feet of living space on the main floor and 210 square feet in the loft. Its 32' expanse of windows in the living room overlook the patio and pond.

    29. a. EcoShell I: The garage door demonstrates a newly developed design for Monolithic Dome Airplane Hangars.
    b. EcoShell II: 20' storage dome"c. Water cistern: The rain gutter on the covered porch features a rainwater collection system that runs into the cistern.

  29. Callisto: This 50' dome features three bedrooms, a living area, a sitting room, an office, a central kitchen, two bathrooms and a beautiful view of the pond.

    a. 16.5' Monolithic Dome for temperature-controlled storage.

  30. The Orion: The newest design for Monolithic Dome homes uses 17 straight 8' x 8' walls with a 48' dome on top to provide 2,400 square feet of living space. It features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 living areas, a large walk-in pantry and a laundry room with a laundry chute from the second floor.

    31. a. 24' Monolithic Dome for temperature controlled storage.

  31. Shamrock Chateau: The 2,660 square feet includes three domes, with diameters of 30', 40' and 32'. The 32' dome features a master bedroom, bath and study. The 30' dome includes a guest bedroom, bath, oversized laundry room, and lots of storage. The 40' dome features the kitchen, and living areas.

    a. 20' Monolithic Dome for temperature controlled storage.

  32. Monolithic Rental Units: Dome Park Lane: The west side consists of nine, 20-foot, one bedroom domes. The east side includes three 12' x 16' Monoquads There is also a 12' x 24' Monoquad with one bedroom, a bathroom, and a small living/kitchen area. We no longer manufacture Monoquads.
    Dome #101 is coated with Sealmark as a texture coat and then painted with an exterior latex. "Dome #103 has failed Senergy. Will recoat with Stucco Roll-on."Dome #107 is coated with Stucco Roll-on."Dome #109 is coated with Senergy. Senergy requires a water-based primer.
    Domes 7, 18, 19, 27a&b, and 32 (#114) are chain shell and concrete stain.
  33. IO-25 Rental Unit: This 25' dome features a full kitchen, washer and dryer connections, living room, one small bedroom and full bathroom.

 

 


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