Measuring Seam Strength in a Monolithic Airform

Image: RF welder in use — The super ... — RF welder in use — The super expensive automatic machine shown runs on a track 230 feet long. It is called a radio frequency welder. It is what welds the fabric together for the Airforms. (Monolithic Staff)

Image: Inside Bruco’s belly — A look down ... — Inside Bruco’s belly — A look down the length of “Bruco” the caterpillar — manufacturing shop for the Airforms. On the floor the fabric is pulled ready for cutting another Airform. (Monolithic Staff)

Image: Loading fabric — Don Garrison Superintendent is ... — Loading fabric — Don Garrison Superintendent is loading a strip of fabric in the test blocks. Note this is done by actual weights rather than springs. (Monolithic Staff)

Image: Test chamber — Inside look of the ... — Test chamber — Inside look of the heated test chamber for testing stretch and failure of fabrics. Note the fabric is put under tension in this 140 degree F chamber for 24 hours. (Monolithic Staff)

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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…)

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…)

Like us on Facebook

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…)

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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…)