South Industries Builds Florida's Second Monolithic Dome School
by Spring McGiffin
April 16, 2007
The Children's Reading Center (CRC) of Palatka, Florida is a charter school whose goals include assisting children struggling with reading, increasing teacher training and providing parental support. CRC is owned by a nonprofit corporation that will also own the new Monolithic Dome facility, now being constructed by South Industries, Inc. of Menan, Idaho.
For more than three years, CRC has been working to establish new housing for its charter school that would support its goals of child learning and teacher training. They wanted a structure that was disaster-resistant and safe for the children as well as ideal for education.
Because of their shape and the materials used in their construction, Monolithic Domes met those expectations.
In addition, a Monolithic Dome's design flexibility allowed CRC to have the layout of their dreams: a central library surrounded by classrooms and bathrooms. The dome's large, free-span space means that room configuration can be easily changed, just by moving the interior walls. This will enable CRC to grow according to their changing needs.
Other benefits that CRC will experience with a Monolithic Dome facility are low maintenance costs and high energy efficiency. Compared to conventional structures, Monolithic Domes can save up to 50% in energy costs. Such savings will give CRC more resources to devote to the students and their education.
The architect for this project is Jesse Harris of LPDJ, a certified architect with 27 years of experience working on projects around the world.
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Under the supervision of Derek South, construction on CRC's five domes began this February. Work has gone smoothly, and on April 2 the 132-foot dome was completed. On April 4, the Airform for the 75-foot dome was inflated.
For additional information on the CRC project visit:
http://crccs.putnamschools.org/
Related links:
- Construction Begins on Newest Monolithic Dome School in Florida
- Bishop Nevins Academy
- Monolithic Dome Schools, Bishop Nevins Academy, Sarasota, Florida
- Monolithic Dome Schools
- How To Buy a Monolithic Dome School-- A Letter to All Superintendents
- Printable Sports Facility Information Packet [PDF]
- Thoughts on the Bidding Process for Construction of New Schools -- by David B. South
- Monolithic Domes Help Pass School Bonds
- Monolithic Dome School Pricing-- How Much Does a Monolithic Dome School Cost?
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