Pattonsburg, Missouri Gets A New Monolithic Dome School — Finally!

Image: Pattonsburg, Missouri — In 1998, this small, ... — Pattonsburg, Missouri — In 1998, this small, rural community began construction of four Monolithic Domes.

Image: Domes — The largest has a diameter ... — Domes — The largest has a diameter of 150 feet. Three others each have a diameter of 110 feet.

Image: Pie shaped — Many of the classrooms ... — Pie shaped — Many of the classrooms and offices within the domes are pie shaped.

Image: Gymnasium — It’s used for physical education ... — Gymnasium — It’s used for physical education classes and all the usual high school sport activities, including basketball, a popular favorite.

Image: Principal’s Office — The centrally located principal’s ... — Principal’s Office — The centrally located principal’s office is easily accessed from all surrounding classrooms and hallways in the elementary school.

Image: Friendly — Sufficient light and space provide ... — Friendly — Sufficient light and space provide a friendly learning environment for kindergartners at Pattonsburg Elementary.

Image: Band area — The gymnasium dome includes ... — Band area — The gymnasium dome includes a band practice area as well as a stage for drama performances and other activities.

Image: Library — It’s away from main traffic ... — Library — It’s away from main traffic areas and near the administrative office, so it has a quiet atmosphere.

Image: Artist’s rendition — It shows the layout ... — Artist’s rendition — It shows the layout for the four domes.

Image: Good planning — The domes sit on ... — Good planning — The domes sit on a terrace above the parking area. That placement provides both safety and convenience.

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Project: The Future of Senior Living

Daniela Simmons August 01, 2011, 12:22 p.m. 'Round To It

As a professional with experience in the best practices of gerontology, psychology and human relations both in Europe and America, I believe that Old Age should be as enjoyable as any other season of human life. The Future of Senior Living Project has a mission to create, implement and continuously develop an innovative concept for happy and healthy aging in a safe and comfortable home and family environment, with opportunities for community senior activities and information resources for social, medical, financial and other services applicable to the elderly. (Continued…)

Builders, Architects and Engineers, I am writing this to you

David B. South March 16, 2011, 11:39 a.m. The President's Sphere

We need you to help this world into the 21st Century. That means understanding and using 21st Century technology that’s now available. Seriously consider learning and using this technology in your practice.. We will help you all we can. (Continued…)

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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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Concrete Plant Beds Appeal to Aging Population

Carol Lanham February 07, 9:18 a.m. In The Media

The American Institute of Human Relations and Aging (AIHRA) is a non-profit organization aimed at raising awareness of the emotional, physical and spiritual aspects of daily life in old age. One of the institute’s goals is to develop cognitive and social programs for the elderly with various interests and capabilities. (Continued…)

New Jersey Church Seeks Approval for Monolithic Dome

Carol Lanham January 31, 1:22 p.m. In The Media

Another big milestone is in store for the St. Mary and St. Mercurius Coptic Orthodox Church in New Jersey. It’s the week church officials go before the local zoning board for the fourth time to seek approval for a new Monolithic Dome youth center. (Continued…)

Monolithic Newsletter — January 2012

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Monolithic Makes its Hollywood Debut!

Freda Parker January 30, 9:03 a.m. In The Media

In a two-hour feature film directed by Eric W. Williams, 40 Point Productions presents a fictionalized story of a global media snafu: While news networks around the world are reporting on more than 100 American milestones from 2012 to 2017, an anonymous film director uploads a new feature film called “40 Point Plan.” That film recognizes the world’s current problems and presents solutions. One of those solutions is the Monolithic Dome – maxi-green, disaster-resistant, sustainable architecture for virtually every use and purpose. (Continued…)

Weather Channel to Feature Colorado Dome Home

Carol Lanham January 18, 9:18 a.m. In The Media

Keith Wortman’s Monolithic Dome home in Fairplay, Colorado has made a lot of headlines over the years. The Denver Post, the Colorado Springs Gazette and even USA Today have featured the home, which has been christened Bristlecone Dome. In 2010, the home received so much publicity before the annual dome home tour that more than 700 people turned out to see the unusual property. (Continued…)