A new Monolithic Dome safe room is under construction in Birmingham, Alabama. It’s part of a broader initiative to provide community storm shelters following the devastating Tuscaloosa-Birmingham EF4 tornado in 2011. It is the fourth dome built in the Pratt City area, which was hardest hit by the monster tornado.
Extreme temperatures did not stop the construction of a 182-foot diameter Monolithic Dome in Canada.
When Don and Julie Woodard set out to build a home, a Monolithic Dome was not in their plans. But a Monolithic Dome home is what stands on their property today.
An overview and how-to guide of the calculator app PCalc. Learn how the app can do dome calculations.
It’s a new year, and that means new resolutions. Here’s how to start on your resolution to build a Monolithic Dome.
An end of year message from our president.
Youtuber and RV traveler Pippi Peterson recently visited Monolithic Headquarters in Italy, Texas and filmed her tour.
Three parcels of land plus the security a Monolithic Dome. This property featuring a beautiful dome home has come up for sale in Ankeny, Iowa. UPDATE: The house sold in September 2018.
Storing fertilizer has long given the dry bulk storage industry headaches. Among its problems is corrosion, ruining equipment and costing money. The Monolithic Dome is a structure solving this problem for the industry.
Logo creation is one of the newest services Monolithic offers and this is the biggest one they’ve done yet.
Vice President of Sales Gary Clark has been with Monolithic for many years and has become an expert on Monolithic Domes. His expertise and experience with domes was shown in a recent interview with the publication VoyageDallas.
Our annual open house was held Saturday October 14, 2017. Many people from all over the country attended and learned firsthand about Monolithic Domes.
Have you ever thought about where you would film a sci-fi movie? Plenty of us have done it. The folks over at AL.com did and came up with a list of places in Alabama that looked like something from a sci-fi movie. As part of the list, two Monolithic Dome locations were chosen.
North Ward Elementary School in Hartshorne, Oklahoma recently celebrated the opening a Monolithic Dome on its campus. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.
A recently completed Monolithic Dome home shielded a family from a hurricane and came away unscathed. That’s the strength of a Monolithic Dome.
The recently completed dome addition will be shown to the public for the first time.
The Fall 2017 Dome Builders Workshop was a success thanks to the attendees who came.
After the large storm hit, many residents took shelter in Monolithic Domes, FEMA approved shelters.
We honor Jack Christiansen, a concrete thin-shell pioneering giant, and we extend our deepest condolences to the Christiansen family.
Preparations are being made for attendees to the Fall Dome Builders Workshop.
Many people experienced the solar eclipse that recently passed through the United States. A few were able to experience at a Monolithic Dome, which passed right over a dome in Georgia.
One hurricane was all it took for one couple to seek out a storm-resistant structure, which led them to Monolithic Domes.
The late architect Jonathan Zimmerman was known for passion for his craft and a sense of humor. His friends and family paint a picture of who he was and what he did.
Life at Monolithic headquarters in Italy, Texas is exciting and filled with all things Monolithic Domes. We bring you a first-hand look from our vice president of sales Gary Clark
For those wanting the experience of living sustainably in a dome, one in Georgia has just the offer.
Monolithic Dome homes were featured in a recent issue of Popular Science magazine.
After years of dreaming and planning, a Monolithic Dome home in Australia has been completed. The interior was recently finished, creating an amazing space for the homeowners.
Once a certified roadside attraction. The life of an iconic structure, now gone.
In a new feature story in the Daily Mail, four dome homeowners from across the United States share their story about how they came to live in a Monolithic Dome.
20 years of dreaming has finally taken shape for one family.
Monolithic Domes have been used for many purposes around the world, but music studio might not be the first to come to mind.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur J. “Jack” Boyt, Jr. Jack is the pioneer of Airform membrane design and a key figure in the Monolithic Dome industry from nearly its beginning. He passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at the age of 93 in his home in Ankeny, Iowa.
Known as the “Shire of Montana,” this unique Monolithic Dome home is the latest to come on the market.
In search of “something different,” Monolithic Domes fit the bill for one school in Kansas.
Monolithic headquarters in Italy, Texas is known for making Airforms and building Monolithic Domes. But for the last 10 years the company has also manufactured compost covers.
In the tornado-prone area of Tornado Alley, school districts and officials are building more and more Monolithic Dome storm shelters.
A recognizable Monolithic Dome home on the sunny shores of Florida’s Gulf Coast is currently for sale.
An amazing concrete-only dome has come up for sale in New Zealand.
As superintendents and other school officials consider options for new buildings and ways to protect students, Monolithic Domes are known for being more efficient and cost-effective options.
We take you into the designing and planning for a large Monolithic Dome school to see what goes into the building process.
Bulk storage is one function that Monolithic Domes can provide. We look specifically at grain storage, and how Monolithic Domes efficiently store that commodity.
Monolithic Domes have been proven to withstand earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and even gun shots. But what about an explosion? Thanks to a test by South Industries, we know the answer.
For the second time in four months, storage domes are featured in an industry publication.
A Monolithic Dome was the perfect fit for one community college in Kansas.
Listen to David B. South, founder of the Monolithic Dome Institute, explain the disaster resistant quality of Monolithic Domes.
Monolithic Domes are starting to become more popular for schools as more districts build storm shelters. Some of the latest are in Mississippi.
The Christmas season is already here, and we want to share some dressed up domes with you.
Located in the heart of what is dubbed “Tornado Alley” sits Oklahoma. Since a recent tornado slammed through schools, districts are working to make schools safer for their students. One district is doing that with a Monolithic Dome.
As the end of the year fast approaches, we look back on what 2016 held for us.
Monolithic Domes are built around the world. This dome serves as a sports facility in Taiwan, as part of a larger sports complex. Located in the ‘Ring of Fire,’ this structure serves its purpose well.