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Download Nationwide Monolithic Dome Tour |
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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. |
Compost Covers: A Monolithic Product |
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Compost Covers are another Monolithic product made in our plant here in Italy, Texas. These covers are highly technical and sophisticated. They allow and promote the biodegrading of organic matter into a usable recyclable soil aid in a very short time.
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Monolithic on YouTube |
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YouTube, the largest worldwide video-sharing community, currently includes a diverse selection of 21 Monolithic presentations that anyone with access to the Internet can view, comment and rate. Just click on this link to view. |
Green Acres |
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KDAF-TV, The 33, a television station in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, sent a news crew to the Monolithic Dome Institute to find out why dome buildings are considered so environmentally friendly.
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Why a Monolithic Dome? |
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"More and more people are discovering that there are advantages to a Monolithic Dome -- unique features -- simply not available in traditional architecture," says architect Rick Crandall. |
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 11th, 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... |
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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. |
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! |
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... |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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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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? |
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. |
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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