Big Open House at Fowler USD 225

Rendering of Fowler’s Gymnasium — Michael McCoy of Midwest City, OK began designing Monolithic Dome facilities in 2008. Asked if Monolithic Dome designing is either harder or easier than more commonly expected and accepted architecture in America, Michael said, "It’s neither harder nor easier. It’s a different building system that includes elements that a typical construction simply doesn’t have.

Rendering of Fowler’s Gymnasium — Michael McCoy of Midwest City, OK began designing Monolithic Dome facilities in 2008. Asked if Monolithic Dome designing is either harder or easier than more commonly expected and accepted architecture in America, Michael said, "It’s neither harder nor easier. It’s a different building system that includes elements that a typical construction simply doesn’t have. (Michael McCoy Architects)

Seating for 1000 — Fowler’s gym has a diameter of 142 feet and a height of 28 feet, seating for 1000, and is the only Monolithic Dome gym in Kansas.

Seating for 1000 — Fowler’s gym has a diameter of 142 feet and a height of 28 feet, seating for 1000, and is the only Monolithic Dome gym in Kansas. (Michael McCoy Architects)

Beautiful Basketball Floor — Like most schools in Kansas, Fowler is big on basketball and volleyball. They expect record crowds for these events.

Beautiful Basketball Floor — Like most schools in Kansas, Fowler is big on basketball and volleyball. They expect record crowds for these events. (Michael McCoy Architects)

Beautiful and Safe — If a disaster threatens, the Fowler community will shelter in this gorgeous gym, that is not only disaster-resistant but energy efficient and as green as any building can be.

Beautiful and Safe — If a disaster threatens, the Fowler community will shelter in this gorgeous gym, that is not only disaster-resistant but energy efficient and as green as any building can be. (Michael McCoy Architects)

Floor Plan — In addition to school sport activities, the community will use this Monolithic Dome gym for town-hall meetings and as a Community Wellness Center with a variety of exercise equipment.

Floor Plan — In addition to school sport activities, the community will use this Monolithic Dome gym for town-hall meetings and as a Community Wellness Center with a variety of exercise equipment. (Michael McCoy Architects)