Monolithic Podcast (Barry Byers)

Podcast: Ahead of the Curve

Staff • Published May 27, 2009 7:57pm • Podcasts

The Monolithic Dome is built to last 500+ years. It has a lifetime measured in centuries. Its only maintenance requirement is the singly-ply membrane on the exterior of the dome, and it can be coated with several more permanent options.

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Podcast: Ahead of the Curve

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