First Monolithic Dome Home in Moscow, Russia

Image: Monolithic Dome in Mocow — Sviet Raikov, a native Russian, built this Monolithic Dome home, 36′ × 18′, after learning the technology in a Monolithic Workshop. An American flag flies from the dome’s top. — Monolithic Dome in Mocow — Sviet Raikov, a native Russian, built this Monolithic Dome home, 36′ × 18′, after learning the technology in a Monolithic Workshop. An American flag flies from the dome’s top.

Image: Double-door entry — During the cold winters, the double doors protect the home’s interior, which includes a living/dining/kitchen area downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs. — Double-door entry — During the cold winters, the double doors protect the home’s interior, which includes a living/dining/kitchen area downstairs and 2 bedrooms upstairs.

Image: Kitchen — The owner designed and built the cabinetry. — Kitchen — The owner designed and built the cabinetry.

Image: Staircase — This custom-designed staircase saves space by doubling back on itself. — Staircase — This custom-designed staircase saves space by doubling back on itself.

Image: Upstairs bedroom — Both bedrooms include built-in beds and desks. — Upstairs bedroom — Both bedrooms include built-in beds and desks.

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Supper in the Dark and a Lantern

David B. South April 18, 2012, 10:23 a.m.

In the summer of 2010 I met the wife of a man I was doing business with in Europe. Several times during my visit, I had supper with her and her family. In each case, the supper was a stew. (Continued…)

Shelter: It ain’t what it used to be!

David South November 10, 2011, 9:18 a.m.

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…)

Spring time SALE of Monolithic Cabins

Gary Clark, vice-president , sales January 23, 2:33 p.m.

Monolithic Constructors, Inc. is happy to offer constructed Monolithic Cabins* at spectacular sale prices! We have 14 ready to ship to your site. (Continued…)

Monolithic News

Letter to all Oklahoma School Superintendents and Legislators

David B. South Today, 3:26 p.m.

School children were killed in the tornado that hit Moore, Oklahoma just a few days ago. That need not happen at your school – or any school. It is possible to have A TORNADO-SAFE and AFFORDABLE SCHOOL. (Continued…)

Ankeny Couple Lives in Tornado-Proof Home

Staff Yesterday, 9:35 a.m.

Jack Boyt, owner of a dome home in Ankeny, Ohio asks “…how can someone build a school or a church, a building where people congregate and intentionally not make it as safe as they can make it?” We think that is a really good question! Read the entire WOA-TV (DeMoines, Iowa) interview. (Continued…)

Protect Your Potatoes

David B. South May 17, 10:55 a.m.

While they’re not wheeled down a Dublin street by Molly Malone singing “Alive! Alive Oh!” staying alive is as important for potatoes as it was for the cockles and mussels Molly did wheel. In fact, keeping those spuds alive while they sleep in storage is the one vital goal of a potato-storage facility. That’s because a potato is a living organism, that can stay asleep and alive for a long time if it’s properly stored. But if it’s not, it will die and rot very quickly. (Continued…)

Goals and the Big Picture

David B. South May 03, 11:13 a.m.

Goals are like road maps. If you reach for a goal and get side tracked, it is no more serious than driving for a destination and missing a turn. On the other hand, very few people ever get anywhere by wandering aimlessly. (Continued…)

Letter from: Jeff and Sarah Kamin

Kelly Lewis May 01, 2:26 p.m.

I just wanted to write you a note of thanks for the Dome Builder Institute Workshop that I attended April 9-13, 2113. What a great week! You and your delightful staff really made us feel welcome and a part of the Monolithic family. (Continued…)