The Case Of The Disappearing Dome

Image: Windows — A wall of windows in ... — Windows — A wall of windows in the dining area provides light and a gorgeous view of the surroundings.

Image: The Disappearing Dome — This dream-come-true home ... — The Disappearing Dome — This dream-come-true home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is a Monolithic Dome with a diameter of 55 feet and three stories. It overlooks Lake Michigan and on foggy days because almost invisible.

Image: Gourmet Fittings — The kitchen features custom ... — Gourmet Fittings — The kitchen features custom cabinets and stained-glass windows.

Image: Living Room — Arched window panes over ... — Living Room — Arched window panes over the large living room windows complement the round shape of the dome.

Image: Furnished for Comfort — Furnishings in this ... — Furnished for Comfort — Furnishings in this bedroom include a queen bed and comfy, cozy recliners.

Image: Custom Stairway — A graceful, winding stairway ... — Custom Stairway — A graceful, winding stairway leads to the second floor.

Image: Third Level View — It overlooks the ... — Third Level View — It overlooks the kitchen and dining area. The custom designed hickory staircase is the focal point of this dome.

Image: More Windows — The third floor also ... — More Windows — The third floor also has many windows. They too provide a spectacular view of the area.

Image: Sitting Area — This third-floor bedroom has ... — Sitting Area — This third-floor bedroom has a sitting area with a view.

Image: Unique Touches — A beautiful, glass chandelier ... — Unique Touches — A beautiful, glass chandelier hangs from a skylight.

Image: Master Bedroom — Barbara Stitt designed a ... — Master Bedroom — Barbara Stitt designed a massive, cherry-wood headboard for the master bedroom.

Image: Twin Bathrooms — This dome-home includes his ... — Twin Bathrooms — This dome-home includes his and her bathrooms, each with marble countertops.

Image: Outside Stairway — A curved, concrete stairway ... — Outside Stairway — A curved, concrete stairway leads from the lowest level and ascends to the main living area. Limestone from a nearby quarry skirts the base of the dome.

Image: Balcony — Built off the dome’s third ... — Balcony — Built off the dome’s third level, this balcony overlooks Lake Michigan.

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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…)

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…)

Monolithic Indoor Athletic Practice Facility

David B. South June 15, 2009, 2:24 p.m. The Monolithic Dome Indoor Athletic Practice Facility

Athletes need to practice when it is neither too hot or too cold. But few players get to practice football, baseball, softball, track, rugby, etc. year around. A Monolithic Dome facility makes year-round practice possible. It largely eliminates the weather factor. (Continued…)

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Monolithic’s Whitewash Additive: MonoAcrylic

Mike South May 22, 11:33 a.m. Blogs: Construction

A few years ago, we were faced with re-painting Bruco, our 14,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The area to be painted was the wall and ceiling, about 21,000-square-foot. So David South, president of Monolithic, led a research team that began looking into the matter. (Continued…)

Travel in style by staying at a Monolithic Dome B&B

Carol Lanham May 22, 11:11 a.m. In The Media

As you make your summer travel plans, consider experiencing life in a Monolithic Dome along the way by booking a room in a unique bed and breakfast. Thyme For Bed Inn in Lowell, Indiana was recently featured on a “Fantastical Five” list of unique inns. Hundreds of visitors have stayed in the Monolithic Dome’s four bedrooms since it opened in 1999. (Continued…)

Monolithic Domes are asbestos free, but what about your home?

Mark Hall May 22, 10:47 a.m. 'Round To It

There are many reasons why people opt to build Monolithic Domes: their energy efficiency, low maintenance, and ability to withstand hurricanes and tornadoes. Perhaps we should add another reason to the list: the fact that we have never used asbestos when building a dome. (Continued…)

The Trip for Life: Part II on Monolithic Domes

Carol Lanham May 16, 1:02 p.m. In The Media

Last year we brought you the story of Aaron Fown, who decided to go in search of new discoveries and then tell his story to a worldwide audience. Monolithic was one of the stops on The Trip for Life. (Continued…)

September Workshop, reserve your spot now!

Mike South May 08, 3:34 p.m. What's Hot

There’s no better teacher than experience. During our 5-day Workshop at Monolithic’s Training Center in Italy, Texas – that’s what you can expect: Experience. Click to read more about the workshop; or click to register now. (Continued…)