Tolchii Kooh’s Monolithic Dome Schools – 1998

Image: Traditional Decor — Entrances to the Monolithic ... — Traditional Decor — Entrances to the Monolithic Domes are enhanced with traditional Native American patterns.

Image: Leupp Library — The community uses this ... — Leupp Library — The community uses this versatile Monolithic Dome for town socials, meetings and advanced training.

Image: Decorative sound control — A circle of ... — Decorative sound control — A circle of hanging tapestries helps control sound and maintain a serene atmosphere.

Image: Classroom with work area — Little Singer ... — Classroom with work area — Little Singer School has a student population of 130 Native Americans and a teaching staff of eleven.

Image: Students enjoy Multipurpose Building — Students and ... — Students enjoy Multipurpose Building — Students and faculty use the Multipurpose Building for a variety of purposes.

Image: Gymnasium — It has a running track ... — Gymnasium — It has a running track on its second level that circles around the gym and behind the bleachers.

Image: Artsy Entrance — This school was named ... — Artsy Entrance — This school was named after Little Singer, a Navajo Medicine Man, who urged the community to build a school.

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Monolithic Emergency Center

David South February 28, 2011, 10:26 a.m. Commercial Monolithic Dome Structures

A Monolithic Emergency Center is an all-encompassing complex that includes specific areas for fire engines, rescue vehicles and ambulances; 911 and police communication centers; a disaster shelter. It is much, much more than a fire station. (Continued…)

Tornado Tamer: A Tornado-Resistant Door

Freda Parker June 29, 2011, 1:24 p.m. Windows, Doors and Openings

For several years Monolithic has been searching for an affordable door whose ability to resist tornado-force winds matched that of a Monolithic Dome. “We did not have a problem finding doors with the integrity we wanted,” said David South, president of Monolithic. “We found them, but they were in the $5000 to $7000 range. Put a few of those on a building and they really skyrocket the price of a project. We needed a door with two advantages: tornado-resistant strength and affordability. About a year ago, we found both in the Tornado Tamer.” (Continued…)

Fertilizer Blend Plants: A Growing Demand

Freda Parker & Kris Garrison November 30, 2009, 2:51 p.m. Monolithic Dome Bulk Storage

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…)

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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…)