Reaching for the E-Stars

Image: Five E-Stars — The energy-use evaluation of ... — Five E-Stars — The energy-use evaluation of Cheryl Roberts’ Monolithic Dome home earned a top rating of five E-Stars. (James Amos)

Image: A low-interest mortgage — The five E-Star ... — A low-interest mortgage — The five E-Star rating made this dome-home eligible for a low-interest mortgage. (James Amos)

Image: Comfort and security — Roberts said that ... — Comfort and security — Roberts said that she wanted, planned for and got both comfort and security. (James Amos)

Image: Small and cozy — Softly upholstered furniture ... — Small and cozy — Softly upholstered furniture and throw rugs add to the home’s feeling of warmth. (James Amos)

Image: In-floor, radiant heat — During cold Colorado ... — In-floor, radiant heat — During cold Colorado winters, it generates warmth throughout the entire dome. The bedroom’s large bay window offers a delightful view of the outdoors. A space-efficient laundry facility, with a supply cabinet, is tucked into the bedroom’s corner. (James Amos)

Image: Efficient kitchen — It includes ample cabinets ... — Efficient kitchen — It includes ample cabinets and a center island with added counter space. (James Amos)

Image: Stamped concrete floor — It was a ... — Stamped concrete floor — It was a do-it-yourself project for Cheryl and Dan. (James Amos)

Image: Just big enough — This Monolithic Dome ... — Just big enough — This Monolithic Dome with a 32-foot diameter comfortably accommodates one or two adults. (James Amos)

Image: Let there be light — A glass ... — Let there be light — A glass brick window in a southwestern design lets sunlight illuminate the central living area. (James Amos)

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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…)

Grow Your Food in a Monolithic Cabin Grow-Dome

David B. South September 27, 2010, 11:47 a.m. Monolithic Cabins: New Developments

Why grow your own? Good question! Can’t we just keep making our weekly stock-up trip to the supermarket? Well of course you can. But there are some growing (pun intended) reasons not to. (Continued…)

The Self-Reliance Expo: Informative and Fun!

Staff Yesterday, 8:55 a.m. In The Media

February 10 and 11 at Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149—We will talk about Workshops and Monolithic Dome homes, schools, churches, Monolithic Cabins and Monolithic Rentals. We will have people to answer questions, free literature and items to purchase: information packs, Dome Living Book, water filters, water bottles, back-packs and the Turbulator. (Continued…)

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The Self-Reliance Expo: Informative and Fun!

Staff Yesterday, 8:55 a.m. In The Media

February 10 and 11 at Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149—We will talk about Workshops and Monolithic Dome homes, schools, churches, Monolithic Cabins and Monolithic Rentals. We will have people to answer questions, free literature and items to purchase: information packs, Dome Living Book, water filters, water bottles, back-packs and the Turbulator. (Continued…)

Concrete Plant Beds Appeal to Aging Population

Carol Lanham Tuesday, 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

Freda Parker January 30, 9:12 a.m. The Roundup- Monolithic Newsletter

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – January 2012 (Continued…)

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…)