The concrete dome is similar in shape and structure to an egg which has always been a fascination. The egg shows us that a relatively soft and weak material can be used to create a very strong structural shape. A simple demonstration illustrating the strength of an egg was made using a 2′ × 10′ wood plank, supported on one end by a rigid support and on the other end by one hard boiled egg. Four bags of Portland Cement were placed on the plank, at center span, one at a time, for a total of 376 pounds or 188 pounds on one egg. The shell did not crack! Such is the strength of some domes. (Continued…)

David B. South, President of Monolithic, said, “Everyone here truly appreciates the dedication and hard work of the owners and administrators of the Monolithic Domes who participated in this year’s tour. We know that preparing for the tour involves much time and energy.” (Continued…)

Monolithic is proud to announce that it is partnering with rap artist and entrepreneur Won-G and his Save Haiti Foundation to create “One Dome at a Time,” a charity providing housing to people around the world. (Continued…)

Fair warning. Dallas commercial real estate broker Joe Lumbley is hatching a plot to generate UFO sightings in Italy Texas. (Continued…)

Monolithic Dome bulk storages have been constructed around the world to store chemicals, fertilizers, cement, sand, salt, feed, grains, aggregates, carbon, chips, seeds, peanuts, coke, blasting powder – and the list goes on. (Continued…)

Monolithic is introducing the most versatile facility for spectator sports and events that we have seen yet. Architect Leland A. Gray designed this multi-purpose facility, and there is not a bad seat in the house. (Continued…)

Ever since their invention in the 1970s, Monolithic Domes have been on the cutting edge of the latest home trends. They were energy efficient when “green” was still just a color. They offered near-absolute protection from hurricanes when “Katrina” was still just a girl’s name. And they were different, when “out of the box” was still just a packaging term. (Continued…)

What’s happening in the dome community? (Continued…)

Athletes need to practice when it is neither too hot or too cold. But few players get to practice football, baseball, softball, track, rugby, etc. year around. A Monolithic Dome facility makes year-round practice possible. It largely eliminates the weather factor. (Continued…)

At Monolithic’s Marketplace, the Just Water, Ceramic Drip-Filter is one of our best sellers. A few years ago, the Texas Baptist Men developed this practical, inexpensive, but very effective water filter. They travel to and teach survivors in our planet’s disaster-devastated, war-torn and poverty-stricken areas how to assemble and use the filters for potable water. (Continued…)

Check out this video describing how to build a Monolithic Transportable Cabin! If you didn’t know, the Monolithic Cabin is the newest addition to the Monolithic family. It can be used as a rental unit, eco-housing or granny flat, disaster shelter, workshop, office or studio, game room, vacation dome, exercise room, temporary housing for work crews or home builders, guest house or storage. They can be designed as single living units or combined with others. The list goes on and on! To make it even better, you can transport it! (Continued…)

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is making plans to build a 160-foot diameter Monolithic Dome multipurpose facility adjacent to their existing sports complex in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The $4 million facility, which will encompass more than 20,000 square feet, will include spectator seating, classrooms, concessions and several multi-use areas. Construction is set to begin in late summer and will be completed in 2010. (Continued…)

I replaced the water filter that was under my sink with this one about 3 months ago. It was very easy to install, the whole process took about 30 min. Here is what I have noticed while using it. (Continued…)

Being the coinventor 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 Dome 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…)

The Monolithic Cabin is a special type of structure, built to be transported to virtually any site for almost any use. For instance, for folks who want a fishing cabin or a hunting cabin moved to their spot on the lake or in the mountains, the Monolithic Cabin is ideal. It is ideal for many reasons, not the least of which is that it can be moved again at a later time. Moving the cabin is not particularly tough. A crane has to be rented and taken to the site to pick up the cabin. Such cranes are readily available for rent. (Continued…)

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