Morrisett Dome Home in Alaska

Image: Morrisetts’ Monolithic Dome Dream Home — It’s ... — Morrisetts’ Monolithic Dome Dream Home — It’s on a 2-1/2-acre site in a forested area of Anchorage, Alaska.

Image: Two Domes — The home dome has ... — Two Domes — The home dome has a diameter of 36’ and a height of 14’ with a 4’ stemwall. The garage dome has a diameter of 32’.

Image: Front Entrance — The front entrance is ... — Front Entrance — The front entrance is a mud room, a rectangular structure of 900 square feet that connects the garage to the house.

Image: Finally warm and secure — The Morrisetts ... — Finally warm and secure — The Morrisetts love their Monolithic Dome home. They enjoy the warmth and security it provides.

Image: An Attention-Getter — The domes attract lots ... — An Attention-Getter — The domes attract lots of attention. People stop and look and ask to see the inside. A firefighter who did so was very impressed with the fire-resistance of the domes.

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Worker Housing: Monolithic Cabins

David B. South September 28, 2011, 2:25 p.m. Monolithic Cabins

Workers building everything from plants to pipelines, in thousands of locations and at sites that are far from any accommodations, need somewhere to sleep, shower, fix a quick snack or just relax. (Continued…)

Monolithic Emergency Center

David South February 28, 2011, 10:26 a.m. Commercial Monolithic Dome Structures

A Monolithic Emergency Center is an all-encompassing complex that includes specific areas for fire engines, rescue vehicles and ambulances; 911 and police communication centers; a disaster shelter. It is much, much more than a fire station. (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…)