Ceramic Coating – Insulation or Reflective Surface?

Image: Ecoshell coated with Ceramic Paint — 10-foot ... — Ecoshell coated with Ceramic Paint — 10-foot EcoShell painted with a two-coat system of ceramic coating. (David South, Jr.)

Image: Ecoshell coated with white exterior paint — ... — Ecoshell coated with white exterior paint — 10-foot EcoShell painted with a good grade of white exterior paint. (David South, Jr.)

Image: Ceramic vs White — This graph is ... — Ceramic vs White — This graph is typical of all data gathered during the summer 2001. This data does not take into account any temperature measurement errors. Our thermometers were not calibrated. Please allow a 2-3 degree variation in the readings. (David South, Jr.)

Image: Thermal Graph — Sample of exterior and ... — Thermal Graph — Sample of exterior and interior temperatures taken on a Monolithic Dome during summer 2001. Interesting to note are the steady interior temperatures during the hottest part of the Texas summer. (David South, Jr.)

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Project: The Future of Senior Living

Daniela Simmons August 01, 2011, 12:22 p.m. 'Round To It

As a professional with experience in the best practices of gerontology, psychology and human relations both in Europe and America, I believe that Old Age should be as enjoyable as any other season of human life. The Future of Senior Living Project has a mission to create, implement and continuously develop an innovative concept for happy and healthy aging in a safe and comfortable home and family environment, with opportunities for community senior activities and information resources for social, medical, financial and other services applicable to the elderly. (Continued…)

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Freda Parker June 24, 2011, 9:57 a.m. Media Blog

Monolithic is on Facebook! The best part is that you do not have to have a Facebook page yourself to see what all the buzz is about. Check it out and read comments and discussions about the Monolithic Dome, THE Twenty-First Century structure! (Continued…)

Shelter: It ain’t what it used to be!

David South November 10, 2011, 9:18 a.m. The President's Sphere

In 1943 Abraham Maslow published his eye-opening paper, A Theory of Human Motivation, that featured a pyramid of human needs. Shelter,, a universal human need fell into the second longest level of this pyramid. But just what was shelter for the average American in 1943 and in the years that followed? For most of us it meant having a roof over our heads – a reliable one that could protect us from the rain, wind, cold and heat. That, however, is no longer true. (Continued…)

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Concrete Plant Beds Appeal to Aging Population

Carol Lanham Tuesday, 9:18 a.m. In The Media

The American Institute of Human Relations and Aging (AIHRA) is a non-profit organization aimed at raising awareness of the emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of daily life in old age. One of the institute’s goals is to develop cognitive and social programs for the elderly with various interests and capabilities. (Continued…)

New Jersey Church Seeks Approval for Monolithic Dome

Carol Lanham January 31, 1:22 p.m. In The Media

Another big milestone is in store for the St. Mary and St. Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church in New Jersey. It’s the week church officials go before the local zoning board for the fourth time to seek approval for a new Monolithic Dome youth center. (Continued…)

Monolithic Newsletter — January 2012

Freda Parker January 30, 9:12 a.m. The Roundup- Monolithic Newsletter

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – January 2012 (Continued…)

Monolithic Makes its Hollywood Debut!

Freda Parker January 30, 9:03 a.m. In The Media

In a two-hour feature film directed by Eric W. Williams, 40 Point Productions presents a fictionalized story of a global media snafu: While news networks around the world are reporting on more than 100 American milestones from 2012 to 2017, an anonymous film director uploads a new feature film called “40 Point Plan.” That film recognizes the world’s current problems and presents solutions. One of those solutions is the Monolithic Dome – maxi-green, disaster-resistant, sustainable architecture for virtually every use and purpose. (Continued…)

Weather Channel to Feature Colorado Dome Home

Carol Lanham January 18, 9:18 a.m. In The Media

Keith Wortman’s Monolithic Dome home in Fairplay, Colorado has made a lot of headlines over the years. The Denver Post, the Colorado Springs Gazette and even USA Today have featured the home, which has been christened Bristlecone Dome. In 2010, the home received so much publicity before the annual dome home tour that more than 700 people turned out to see the unusual property. (Continued…)