Automated Builder Magazine Describes Monolithic Dome's Near-Absolute Protection
June 6, 2006
by Freda Parker
Leading Builders Magazine Describes Monolithic Dome's Protective Abilities
Automated Builder describes itself as "the leading housing technology transfer magazine and website available in the world today." According to www.automatedbuilder.com its readership is international and its purpose is "To keep our readers up to date on housing trends and technologies ... in the global marketplace."
For the May 2006 issue of Automated Builder, Don O. Carlson, its editor and publisher, selected a feature article titled, "Providing 'Near-Absolute Protection' -- The Renaissance of the Monolithic Dome."
With a WASHINGTON, DC dateline, the article begins with the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) conclusion that "Deaths,injuries and property damage caused by tornadoes and hurricanes can be prevented."
The article reinforces this with a quote from David B. South, Monolithic's president, who says that FEMA is "now really encouraging people to build homes, public structures and especially community shelters with what they call near-absolute protection...."
"And, the educated consensus," the article continues, "is that monolithic structures are the surest way to reach near-absolute protection at the present time.
"The fact that people can have near-absolute protection is very important information for schools, mobile home parks or any community in a high-risk area."
In addition to David South's quotes, the article includes information from Dr. Arnold Wilson, Monolithic's Senior Consulting Engineer. He explains how a structure can survive wind velocity and why many don't: Dr. Wilson says, "When it comes to disaster survivability, the monolithic dome's aerodynamic surface and its steel-reinforced concrete, put it head and shoulders above most other structures."
The article ends with a question and a conclusion: "Does it not make sense then, to take a proactive approach and consider constructing such structures as community shelters, in high-risk areas? It would seem to be a far more logical first step in terms of human and financial interests, than continuing year-after-year, with the same confusing reactive methods with which we've been bogged down."
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