A Monolithic Dome Gym at Thousand Oaks

Image: Thousand Oaks Ranch — It’s a Monolithic ... — Thousand Oaks Ranch — It’s a Monolithic Dome retreat center with a semi-elliptical shape, a 143-foot diameter and a 45-foot height in Barry, Texas.

Image: Entryway — Each entryway has two large ... — Entryway — Each entryway has two large glass doors.

Image: Games — Oakdome’s main level features a ... — Games — Oakdome’s main level features a spacious, open game area.

Logo — The full-size basketball court carries the center’s logo.

Image: Oakdome — Built by the DFW Church ... — Oakdome — Built by the DFW Church of Christ Jesus in Carrollton, Texas, this retreat center includes the Oakdome gym.

Image: Basketball — It’s a favorite at Oakdome! ... — Basketball — It’s a favorite at Oakdome!

Image: A safe place — The church wanted ... — A safe place — The church wanted a safe, secure summer camp for children.

Image: Let there be light! — Large windows ... — Let there be light! — Large windows allow natural light into Oakdome.

Image: Comforts of home — The gym includes ... — Comforts of home — The gym includes bath, shower and locker rooms.

Image: Weight lifting equipment — Well-utilized space behind ... — Weight lifting equipment — Well-utilized space behind the gym’s walls houses weight lifting equipment.

Image: Secluded area — Oakdome sits in a ... — Secluded area — Oakdome sits in a quiet, secluded area.

Image: A peaceful place — Thousand Oaks encompasses ... — A peaceful place — Thousand Oaks encompasses 236 acres of gently rolling, wooded land with its own fresh water pool and creek.

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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…)

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…)

We Know Domes – Hire Monolithic Today

Monolithic June 02, 2009, 4:26 p.m. What's Hot

Being the co-inventor of the dome and the founder of the Monolithic Dome Institute has given David B. South the opportunity to not only fine tune the building process, but to create a company whose main mission is to make available Monolithic technology to all the world. It is the hope of Monolithic to educate the public about Monolithic Domes and to provide professional services to its customers by creating a successful partnership with them through all phases of their dome design, planning and construction. (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

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…)

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…)