David B. South

Monolithic April 15, 2009, 1:41 p.m. Company Resume

Current Position:

President of Monolithic – Italy, Texas

Co-invented the Monolithic Dome construction system.
Conceived and developed the Crenosphere, the Monolithic Dome Airplane Hangar with rotating door, and Domes For The World (DFTW), a nonprofit organization providing shelters for the world’s most needy.
On a daily basis, directs and oversees all corporate activities.

Organizations:

Chairman (9 years ending 2006) – American Concrete Institute joint ACI/ASCE Committee 334 on Thin Shell Design and Construction
Member – American Concrete Institute Committee on Thin Shell Design and Construction
Member – International Conference of Building Officials (tests materials, specifies and administers codes)

Awards:

Indiana Concrete Council (ICC) Award, 1985, for Outstanding Concrete Construction: Lesea Ministries Christian Center in South Bend, Indiana
CALAMCO (California Ammonia Company) – Award for Controlled Atmosphere Storage Facility in Stockton, California, 1989
Top 100 Products Award for 2002 by Construction Equipment Magazine for the Monolithic Integrator Concrete Mixer

Patents:

U.S. Patent for Monolithic Domes
U.S. Patent for Crenospheres
Canadian Patent for Monolithic Domes
Patent Pending for Monolithic Hangar Door

Books:

Dome Living, A Creative Guide for Planning Your Monolithic Dream Home

Think Round: the Story of David B. South and the Monolithic Dome

What's Hot

Professional Storm Hunter Stands in for Beautiful, Safe and Practical Homes

Stephen Levine November 11, 2011, 11:21 a.m. Testimonials

Since early childhood I have felt total awe to the magnificence and splendor of God’s wild elements. (Continued…)

Builders, Architects and Engineers, I am writing this to you

David B. South March 16, 2011, 11:39 a.m. The President's Sphere

We need you to help this world into the 21st Century. That means understanding and using 21st Century technology that’s now available. Seriously consider learning and using this technology in your practice.. We will help you all we can. (Continued…)

Grow Domes Are the Future

David B. South June 15, 2011, 11:38 a.m. The President's Sphere

Monolithic Domes make the world’s best Grow Domes. We must have them to allow us to grow the food we need in the years ahead. (Continued…)

Monolithic News

Concrete Plant Beds Appeal to Aging Population

Carol Lanham February 07, 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…)