Podcast: Backcountry Utah Interview – Monolithic Domes

Freda Parker March 17, 2011, 8:39 a.m. Podcasts

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Dome Tales

The host of Radio Backcountry Utah interviews David South, president of Monolithic, who relates some interesting stories about domes.

One such tale is about a couple who want to build a Monolithic Dome home because the husband spends much time abroad and a Monolithic Dome is the only structure in which the wife feels safe.

Another is about a television crew, in a Monolithic Dome, who peacefully slept through one of Florida’s worst hurricanes.

David’s final story is about a non-Monolithic dome, built many years ago in Utah, that passed a grueling strength test and proved very, very difficult to knock down.

Click here to listen to the podcast. (12.6 Mb) (.mp3)

What's Hot

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…)

Professional Storm Hunter Stands in for Beautiful, Safe and Practical Homes

Stephen Levine November 11, 2011, 11:21 a.m. Testimonials

Since early childhood I have felt total awe to the magnificence and splendor of God’s wild elements. (Continued…)

Shelter: It ain’t what it used to be!

David South November 10, 2011, 9:18 a.m. The President's Sphere

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…)

Monolithic News

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…)