The 25,000 barrel insulated concrete oil tank depicted here is approximately 78 feet in diameter and 58 feet high. (1 barrel = 42 gallons)
This cutaway shows the tank’s layers from the inside out: Polyurea; primer; concrete; urethane foam insulation; Airform on the exterior.
Debbie and Tom Garlocks’ reasons for wanting this Monolithic Dome home were as unique as the residence itself. He wanted disaster resistance, sturdiness, self-sufficency, energy-efficiency and low maintenance. But she was attracted by its 3800 square feet of living space, its waterfall, greenhouse and hydroponic garden. (Continued…)
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Since the devastating quake of January 12, the Dallas chapter of the Texas Baptist Men has delivered more than 13,000 units of their water-filter system to Haiti. Unfortunately that has not eradicated the problem. A lack of potable water is still severely contributing to illness and death – especially among children. (Continued…)
Check out this video describing the Monolithic Ecoshell and why it is the choice for housing in developing nations. They are strong structures that can withstand natural disasters, fire, termites and rot. In underdeveloped areas with hot climates, EcoShells make affordable, low maintenance, sturdy housing. (Continued…)
A Monolithic Dome makes an ideal fertilizer blend plant that mixes, packages, stores and distributes specialty chemicals for various agricultural purposes. These domes contain many large bins used to store phosphorus, potash and nitrogen in various forms, as well as other micronutrients such as iron, chrome or zinc. From these ingredients, hundreds of different fertilizer formulas can be created. (Continued…)
Like many Americans, Charlie and Margaret Simmons opted to retire in Florida. Unlike most other retirees, they decided to make their retirement home a Monolithic Dome. The online newspaper, NorthEscambia.com recently profiled the Simmons’ new dome home in a feature story, touting its many benefits that range from energy efficiency to durability. (Continued…)
So you’re nested in the mountains and up comes a cold spell. What to do? Maddy and I decided to turn our dome-in-progress into a controlled laboratory with the goal of putting the thermodynamics of thin shell concrete domes to the test. (Continued…)
In a special section on the 21st century school, The Post-Bulletin in Rochester, Minnesota highlighted a number of innovations ranging from new teaching methods to state-of-the-art building styles. There’s Gibbs Elementary, set to open later this year, which features interactive white boards that can display videos and other high-tech material. There are the 5,000 Minnesota students who are taking all of their classes online. And then there’s arguably the most innovative school of all, and it’s Grand Meadow School, which opted to build five Monolithic Dome buildings in 2002. Eight years after it opened, the school is still making news. And it’s not just the shape that makes the school noteworthy. Superintendent Joe Brown reports that the school saves 25 percent per year on maintenance and energy costs. (Continued…)
One of the poorest nations on earth is reaching out to Haiti in its time of need. Sierra Leone recently held a benefit concert for earthquake victims in the Caribbean nation, and selected One Dome at a Time as one of the relief organizations benefiting from the event. Twenty Sierra Leonean artists, including musician and producer Jimmy B. and political rapper Emmerson, performed for free at the concert. (Continued…)
The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic news – February 23, 2010 (Continued…)
