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The Self-Reliance Expo: Informative and Fun!

2012-02-09T14:55:00Z

February 10 and 11 at Mesquite Convention Center, 1700 Rodeo Drive, Mesquite, Texas 75149—We will talk about Workshops and Monolithic Dome homes, schools, churches, Monolithic Cabins and Monolithic Rentals. We will have people to answer questions, free literature and items to purchase: information packs, Dome Living Book, water filters, water bottles, back-packs and the Turbulator. (Continued…)

Concrete Plant Beds Appeal to Aging Population

2012-02-07T15:18:00Z

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

2012-01-31T19:22:00Z

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

2012-01-30T15:12:00Z

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – January 2012 (Continued…)

Monolithic Makes its Hollywood Debut!

2012-01-30T15:03:00Z

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

2012-01-18T15:18:00Z

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…)

Florida Dome Home Has Many Green Features

2012-01-18T15:16:00Z

Bobzio.com is a website where travelers can find vacation rentals or home exchanges. It recently started publicizing homes that have green building designs and construction techniques. Not surprisingly, a Monolithic Dome home made the list. (Continued…)

Oklahoma School District Seeks Funding for Dome Buildings

2012-01-12T17:34:00Z

An Oklahoma school district is hoping to receive a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to supplement a $1.7 proposed bond issue needed to fund new construction. Hulbert Public Schools in Hubert would use the federal money to finance a new Monolithic Dome elementary school and cafeteria that would double as community disaster shelters. (Continued…)

An Important Revisit: Monolithic’s First Fertilizer Storage Plant

2012-01-12T17:11:00Z

Knowing that a Monolithic Dome would make an ideal fertilizer storage, in 1978 I sent information to a fertilizer magazine. They wrote an article, featuring the Monolithic Dome as a new product, and I received a call from Bill Matthews in Chandler, Oklahoma. Bill wanted a fertilizer storage dome on a site just off America’s famous U.S. 66. (Continued…)

Xanadu Owners Celebrate New Year

2012-01-10T16:31:00Z

It’s 2012, and you’ve no doubt heard one or more of the various prophecies about the changes that this year is expected to bring. Some interpret the 2012 Mayan prophecies to mean that the world as we know it will end this year. But others see the prophecies instead as foretelling the end of violence, jealousy, hate and disharmony. (Continued…)

New Data Storage Dome Under Construction in Florida

2012-01-04T20:57:00Z

Because of their disaster-resistant qualities, Monolithic Domes are ideal for storing critical data and other essential records that must be protected in case of a tornado or hurricane. That’s why American Business Continuity Domes (ABC Domes) has dedicated its business to building disaster-resistant Monolithic Dome data storage facilities. (Continued…)

Monolithic Dome Ranked Among World’s Most Indestructible Homes

2011-12-23T20:37:00Z

Are you looking for a home that can stand up to the strongest of winds and the most devastating of earthquakes? You’ve come to the right place! Mother Nature Network just ranked Monolithic Domes among the top five of the world’s most indestructible homes. (Continued…)

American Free Press visits Monolithic

2011-12-22T22:22:14Z

American Free Press (AFP) bills itself as a no-nonsense, uncensored, independent weekly source for important news about the pressing issues facing our nation and the world today. As such, its staff writers take the time to meet the people and explore the ideas that point towards a brighter future. That’s according to Mark Anderson, who made a recent road stop at the Monolithic Dome Institute in Texas and later wrote about our structures. (Continued…)

New Oroville: A High-tech City of Monolithic Domes in India

2011-12-21T15:46:00Z

In 2000, Catalytic Software, a global enterprise, began the construction of a massive, self-sustaining complex of domes, that would include attractive, safe areas for living, working and socializing. Located on 50 acres in Hyderabad, India’s hi-tech hub, this city of 4000 domes, mostly EcoShells, is called New Oroville. (Continued…)

Tornado-Resistant Windows

2011-12-20T16:49:00Z

Thanks to a new window, developed by Pittsburgh Corning Corporation, the windows in a Monolithic Dome can now be as tornado-safe as the dome has always been. (Continued…)

Monolithic Newsletter — December 2011

2011-12-15T18:00:00Z

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – December 2011 (Continued…)

Pressure System Now Available for Just Water Ceramic Drip-Filter

2011-12-14T20:05:54Z

For some time now Monolithic has been processing orders for the Just Water Ceramic Drip-Filter designed by the Texas Baptist Men’s Water Ministry. That group travels to war-torn and disaster-devastated areas all over the world, bringing filters with them that provide potable water. Now a pressure system option is available for this filter that makes it faster and better. (Continued…)

Revolve XeMilo Solar/Hybrid battery charger – My first impression

2011-12-14T17:56:00Z

The Revolve XeMilo is a hybrid battery charger that can charge just about any device. Its a hybrid charger because it gets its energy from either the USB charge port, an A/C outlet, or the on-board solar panel. Before we just throw things online, I like to test them. This article is my first impression, since I got it last night, I have been able to charge my iPhone, my iPad, and my verizon card. (Continued…)

Dr. Arnold Wilson and Domes – Past, Present and Future

2011-12-14T16:05:00Z

Dr. Arnold Wilson doesn’t credit human ingenuity for the invention of a dome — he credits the egg. Wilson, who retired after completing a 40-year career as Civil Engineering Professor at Brigham Young University, says, “The egg has always fascinated me. You can see that it’s the shape and structure of the shell that gives it its strength. Much the same is true for a dome, and I think we borrowed from nature when we began building domes.” (Continued…)

Video: Monolithic’s Silent Wind Generator

2011-12-13T16:40:00Z

Bruco, Monolithic’s Airform factory, is now more energy-efficient than it has ever been! Reason: A silent wind generator installed atop Bruco not only captures the wind and makes electricity, but does it silently. This video, made with a camera equipped with a high-quality shotgun microphone, demonstrates the quiet. When outside, the microphone captures the sounds of both the wind and the freeway. But inside, all is quiet – no noise or vibrations produced by the wind generator. (Continued…)

FEMA-Design and Construction for Community Shelters and Its Application to Domes

2011-12-13T16:04:27Z

After reviewing the FEMA requirements for a structure capable of providing a safe shelter for people in areas where hurricanes and tornados represent a real danger, the Monolithic Dome, because of its very nature, heads the list for economy and strength to resist extreme loads. (Continued…)

Design Advantages of the Monolithic Dome

2011-12-13T15:38:00Z

There is no such thing as a free lunch, but the Monolithic Dome comes close. The original cost of a Monolithic Dome is generally less than that of a similar- size conventional building. Often it is much less. Then there is cost recovery. Generally, over a period of twenty years, savings in energy costs will equal the full cost of a Monolithic Dome facility. So, in effect, it becomes free. (Continued…)

Wind Power

2011-12-12T15:58:00Z

We’re learning how to use wind to generate electricity. As challenges go, this is a giant! It’s not easy to harness wind so that it makes electricity. We’re putting an electricity-generating windmill on the greenest of all buildings: the Monolithic Dome. (Continued…)

Your New House: Investment or Money Pit?

2011-12-12T15:55:07Z

A home comes in two parts; the first part is the investment. With the investment comes its value as a family domicile, a place of refuge (if it is strong enough to be a refuge), and a place for the family to gather, work, struggle and grow together. The second part of the house is the money pit. That’s the cost of maintenance, fuel, electricity and manpower it takes to maintain and operate a house. The money pit is where you throw hard-earned cash that’s never seen again by you, the homeowner. (Continued…)

Preparedness Takes Preparation

2011-12-09T18:16:43Z

As a young man, I recall sitting in church and looking at a large painted mural at the front of our chapel. It depicted the parable of the ten virgins – five wise and five foolish. I knew that the five foolish ones had arrived without sufficient oil while the five wise ones had plenty. I also knew that when the bridegroom showed up, the smarties who came prepared were allowed to go in with him; the others were not. At the time, I didn’t understand that; it all seemed a bit cruel to me. As I matured, I realized that preparedness definitely has its rewards. (Continued…)

Quiet Wind Turbine to Shrink Dome Energy Costs

2011-12-09T15:14:00Z

Bruco the caterpillar – a.k.a. our Airform manufacturing facility – has been attracting curiosity seekers for decades. “What is it?” they ask. Now that we’ve installed a giant wind turbine on top of one of the caterpillar domes, the questions are sure to come fast and furious. Here are some answers. (Continued…)

Wanted: Pharmacist for Italy, Texas

2011-12-09T14:30:00Z

Currently, Italy, Texas lacks a pharmacist. If you are a licensed pharmacist and ready to make a serious change in your life, please consider Italy, Texas – home of the Monolithic Dome Institute and a great place to live. (Continued…)

A Master’s Thesis on Monolithic Domes

2011-12-07T20:11:00Z

For Nanette South, David B. South’s daughter, years of study and work have culminated in a thesis titled, “A Finite Element Analysis of the Monolithic Dome.” Its ten chapters, figures and tables discuss the history of thin-shell and Monolithic Domes, shell theory, finite element analysis, comparisons of shell theories and a buckling analysis. (Continued…)

Utah Company Raises Funds to Build EcoShells in Belize

2011-12-01T18:17:30Z

When David South founded Domes for the World in 2005, he envisioned the construction of safe, low-cost dome homes for the poorest people on the planet. His vision has turned into reality as EcoShell domes have been built in countries like Indonesia, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Sudan, Sri Lanka and Bolivia (Continued…)

Chris Zweifel: Consulting Engineer

2011-11-29T19:41:03Z

Chris Zweifel, now 41 and successfully operating ZZ Consulting, said that he always wanted to be an engineer. The question was what kind since engineering encompasses many branches. “I couldn’t make up my mind – had a hard time figuring it out,” Chris admits. Finally, about the time he began working on his bachelor’s degree, he decided on Civil Engineering. (Continued…)

Curved Dome Walls: Easy and Fun to Decorate

2011-11-29T18:25:00Z

Monolithic Dome walls are not only good for our environment, safe from natural disasters and cost effective, they’re easy and fun to decorate. Yes, curved walls are finally coming into their own. What decorators used to puzzle over and dread now has them cheering and praising. (Continued…)

HGTV to Feature Hobbit House of Montana

2011-11-18T16:18:00Z

Thanksgiving is still a few days away, but we are already giving thanks that HGTV is planning to feature the beloved Hobbit House of Montana on the show Home Strange Home on Thursday, November 24 at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time. Host Chris Grundy will take viewers on a tour of the “magical shire in mystical Montana.” (Continued…)

DuPont’s Monolithic Dome Hurricane Shelter

2011-11-17T22:29:00Z

In 2004, Monolithic designed a dome for DuPont. They wanted a structure that could survive a category 5 (155+ mph winds and 18+ foot surge) hurricane, for their plant in DeLisle, Mississippi. It got tested by Hurricane Katrina. (Continued…)

Monolithic Newsletter – November 2011

2011-11-17T18:00:00Z

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – November 2011 (Continued…)

Interest in Doomsday Shelters on the Rise

2011-11-15T19:44:00Z

With the end of the Mayan calendar just a little more than a year away, The Huffington Post is reporting that interest in doomsday shelters is on the rise. Those who fear the end of the world will occur on December 21, 2012 are also helping bring attention to the Monolithic Dome’s features that make it virtually indestructible. (Continued…)

Monolithic Water Filters on Major Pandemic website

2011-11-15T17:23:00Z

On their website and with a touch of humor, Major Pandemic describes itself as “not Pandemic” and “not a Major.” What it does do is evaluate products and programs and publish impartial, honest, full reviews of them. Read their comprehensive review of the Just Water Ceramic Filter. (Continued…)

Professional Storm Hunter Stands in for Beautiful, Safe and Practical Homes

2011-11-11T17:21:00Z

Since early childhood I have felt total awe to the magnificence and splendor of God’s wild elements. (Continued…)

Shelter: It ain’t what it used to be!

2011-11-10T15:18:00Z

In 1943 Abraham Maslow published his eye-opening paper, A Theory of Human Motivation, that featured a pyramid of human needs. Shelter,, a universal human need fell into the second longest level of this pyramid. But just what was shelter for the average American in 1943 and in the years that followed? For most of us it meant having a roof over our heads – a reliable one that could protect us from the rain, wind, cold and heat. That, however, is no longer true. (Continued…)

New Jersey Church Planning Monolithic Dome

2011-11-07T16:56:27Z

St. Mary and St. Mercurius Coptic Christian Church in New Jersey may soon be the first congregation in the state to build a Monolithic Dome. The new structure, which is pending approval from the Belleville Zoning Board, would serve as a youth center. (Continued…)

2011 Dome Tour Declared “Best Ever!”

2011-11-02T15:06:00Z

Hooray! They’re still cheering at Monolithic. Thanks to the cooperation and work of domers scattered across America and a healthy media response, this year’s Tour was a big success. Here’s what we’re hearing from our participants: (Continued…)

Texas School District Dedicates New Dome Gym

2011-11-02T13:30:00Z

Monolithic’s David B. South traveled to South Texas recently for the dedication of the new Eagle Dome at the Woodsboro Independent School District. The new Monolithic Dome, which was financed in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is being billed as a prototype for shelters of last resort in coastal areas, according to the Corpus Christi Caller-Times. (Continued…)

Strengthening a Large Creek Bank

2011-11-01T21:14:00Z

We received a call from a homeowner in Forreston, Texas. She wanted us to examine the creek bank in front of her house. The creek had seriously started to erode and her house was seriously getting closer to the creek. She was really worried about it falling into the creek if she lost a few more feet. (Continued…)

Monolithic Chain Shell: A Super Protector

2011-10-28T18:42:00Z

For many years Monolithic has been researching and developing protection for the Airform, the exterior fabric on a Monolithic Dome. That fabric is the weakest link of the Monolithic Dome, yet it serves two absolutely vital functions. As its name implies, the Airform forms the critical shape of the structure. That’s its primary function. But it also has an equally vital secondary function: An Airform protects the dome’s polyurethane foam insulation from sunshine and weather. But it’s made of fabric materials that, over time, the sun can slowly degrade. So to do its job, obviously the Airform needs help. (Continued…)

Clean water anywhere for everyone

2011-10-28T13:52:00Z

Just Water has developed a new product. It’s a very portable, store-and-use-just-about-anywhere Water Bottle. Every person, every car should have one of these Water Bottles. They can be packed in a suitcase. They can go with you on camping, hiking, fishing, biking trips. You can use them when there is a “boil water” order. (Continued…)

Monolithic Dome Survives Texas Wildfire

2011-10-27T20:14:00Z

Fathers Day, 2011: On that day the Antelope Springs Ranch in Blackwell, Texas fell victim to a wildfire that blazed across the Lone Star State. This fire destroyed 100,000 acres before it was stopped. (Continued…)

A Rock Covered Dome

2011-10-24T16:00:00Z

Brigham City, located in Box Elder County, Utah, population 18,000, is home to Lori Hunsaker, editor of the Box Elder News Journal and owner of a beautiful 32′ × 18′ elliptical Monolithic Dome home. (Continued…)

Underground, Safe, Fallout Shelter/Home

2011-10-24T14:38:00Z

In 1986 John Ayers of Presidio County, Texas became concerned about nuclear fallout from a dropped bomb. He wanted to be safe and asked me to build an underground house for him, which we did in the late summer of that year. (Continued…)

Monolithic Bomb Shelters and Fallout Shelters

2011-10-24T14:37:00Z

I keep hoping a day will come when we’re no longer thinking that we may need a bomb or fallout shelter. But it seems more and more likely that the need will occur before that day does. (Continued…)

Monolithic Newsletter – October 2011

2011-10-21T14:48:00Z

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – October 2011 (Continued…)

MOR’s Power Point Presentation

2011-10-20T15:10:00Z

Managed Organic Recycling (MOR) has developed a new composting technology. Its called Aerated Static Pile or simply ASP. (Continued…)

An Invitation to Share

2011-10-17T18:56:00Z

During the 2010 Annual Monolithic Dome Tour, we had more than 100 curious visitors to our dome home in Galax, Virginia. One of those visitors remembered the efficiency of our Monolithic Dome and invited us to a LandCare Grayson (County, Virginia) meeting. (Continued…)

Trinidad School District Gymnasium and Field House

2011-10-07T16:25:00Z

Trinidad , a Texas rural community of 1100 and school district with about 300 students, has been using its Monolithic Dome gymnasium and field house for about seven years now, since their completion in October 2004. (Continued…)

Water Filters

2011-10-06T16:31:00Z

We all need clean water. Life on this planet simply is not possible without it. So Monolithic now offers several types of water filtering systems that are effective, easy to assemble or install, easy to maintain and reasonably priced. (Continued…)

Water Filters! Why?

2011-10-06T16:26:00Z

When Monolithic began offering water filters, David South, our company president, began getting questions. “Why is Monolithic talking about water filters?” someone asked. “What do water filters have to do with domes?” another queried. And a third simply asked, “What’s the connection?” (Continued…)

Backpack Water Filters: Vital Gear for Hikers

2011-10-06T16:26:00Z

Picture this: You are out doing what you love to do – hiking! You’re out there trudging through the rough outdoors, breathing clean air, taking in all that nature offers and you suddenly realize you’re running short of drinking water. You initially started with as much as you could carry, but now that’s getting dangerously low. Not a pleasant prospect! (Continued…)

Water Filtering Bags: A Must-Have for Outdoor Adventuring

2011-10-06T16:25:33Z

Love to camp but hate lugging in all those supplies – including water that’s oh so heavy? Who doesn’t! That’s why Monolithic is now offering a Water Filtering Bag that solves water supply problems for campers. (Continued…)

“Socially Sound” Features David South on Debut Episode

2011-10-04T16:39:00Z

Doing well by doing good. That’s a motto that David B. South has lived by since he first started building Monolithic Domes back in the 1970s. Now his philanthropic efforts are being highlighted by one of the nation’s savviest young entrepreneurs. (Continued…)

Monolithic Gazebo construction slide show

2011-10-04T13:53:00Z

One of our recent workshop attendees submitted a slide show that shows the construction of a Monolithic Gazebo. Monolithic Gazebos are constructed using the Ecoshell I construction method. This Monolithic structure as well as a Monolithic Grow Dome were constructed by the workshop attendees during the September 2011 Workshop. (Continued…)

The Smith Residence: Orange, Texas

2011-09-30T15:44:19Z

This dome is available for tour on October 15, 2011. See entire list of homes available for 2011 National Monolithic Dome Tour. (Continued…)

The McWilliams’ Monolithic Dome Home: Tragedy and Triumph

2011-09-29T20:25:09Z

On October 21, 2007, in Santiago Canyon, a hilly, wooded area of Orange County California, an arsonist and the dry, ferocious Santa Ana winds formed a devastating alliance. Together they created and quickly spread a blaze that forced 3000 residents out of their homes. The wood house of Melody and Phil McWilliams was one that was totally destroyed. “All of a sudden, there we were with no home!” Phil said. (Continued…)

Spotlight Back on Hobbit House

2011-09-28T19:48:54Z

The wonderland that Steve and Christine Michaels have created around their Monolithic Dome home is once again making headlines. This time it’s the hometown newspaper, the Billings Gazette, that is putting the spotlight on the unusual property. As we’ve reported, the New York Times and MTV Extreme Homes have also come calling. (Continued…)

Worker Housing: Monolithic Cabins

2011-09-28T19:25:53Z

Workers building everything from plants to pipelines, in thousands of locations and at sites that are far from any accommodations, need somewhere to sleep, shower, fix a quick snack or just relax. (Continued…)

Xanadu of Sedona: Sedona, AZ

2011-09-28T16:07:40Z

This dome is available for tour on October 15, 2011. See entire list of homes available for 2011 National Monolithic Dome Tour. (Continued…)

Monolithic Newsletter – September 2011

2011-09-27T18:03:00Z

The Roundup — presenting the latest Monolithic News – September 2011 (Continued…)

World’s Safest Severe Weather Buildings?

2011-09-23T14:46:38Z

Time and time again, we’ve seen Monolithic Domes survive Mother’s Nature’s greatest wrath: from Category 5 hurricanes in Florida to EF5 tornadoes in the Midwest. Awareness has been growing in recent years of just how strong these building are. So strong, in fact, that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is now providing funding to schools and other public entities that build domes that double as community disaster shelters. (Continued…)

Foam: Fire Hazard and Fire Barrier

2011-09-15T18:50:54Z

When sprayed on the interior of a building, with no covering such as shotcrete or drywall, polyurethane foam can create a dangerous fire hazard. Monolithic Domes are as close to fireproof as you can make a building with today’s technology. Yet they have urethane as a major component. Currently, urethane foam is the world’s best insulation, but let me tell you the rest of the story. (Continued…)

The Clark Residence: Ann Arbor, Michigan

2011-09-14T18:08:53Z

This dome is available for tour on October 15, 2011. See entire list of homes available for 2011 National Monolithic Dome Tour. (Continued…)

Strike Up The Band: In A Monolithic Dome Bandshell

2011-09-14T15:20:22Z

Can a quality bandshell be designed and built economically? Yes – with a Monolithic Dome as the curved form that a bandshell needs. (Continued…)

Dome in progress: Shipman, Illinois

2011-09-14T14:29:00Z

This dome is available for tour on October 15, 2011. See entire list of homes available for 2010 National Monolithic Dome Tour. (Continued…)

A Fertile Market for Domes

2011-09-13T17:16:03Z

Monolithic, Inc. has been building fertilizer storage facilities for decades. The strong, steel-reinforced concrete structures are well-suited for chemical storage because they can handle the corrosive elements in the fertilizer. They also can withstand the abuse of front loaders and other heavy machinery used to move the chemicals from one location to another. An added bonus is the dome’s energy-efficiency, which makes air-conditioning them cost-efficient, keeping condensation to a minimum. (Continued…)

Fly Ash Properties and Uses

2011-09-12T16:41:00Z

Fly ash closely resembles volcanic ashes used in production of the earliest known hydraulic cements about 2,300 years ago. Those cements were made near the small Italian town of Pozzuoli – which later gave its name to the term pozzolan. A pozzolan is a siliceous/aluminous material that, when mixed with lime and water, forms a cementitious compound. Fly ash is the best known, and one of the most commonly used, pozzolans in the world. (Continued…)

The Sound of Music: Monolithic Dome Makes Ideal Recording Studio

2011-09-09T15:13:29Z

One of the greatest advantages a Monolithic Dome has over other structures is the lack of exterior sound transmission through the structure. Outside noises are rarely heard on the inside of the Dome. (Continued…)

Eye of the Storm in the News Again

2011-09-09T15:08:33Z

It’s perhaps the best known of all the Monolithic Dome homes in the world, and it continues to make headlines every time a hurricane threatens the U.S. mainland. Eye of the Storm on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, was the focus of another news feature after Hurricane Irene hit the East Coast. (Continued…)

Katner Residence: Polo, Illinois

2011-09-08T20:49:10Z

This dome is available for tour on October 15, 2011. See entire list of homes available for 2011 National Monolithic Dome Tour. (Continued…)

Indoor Golf: Better than Par for the Course

2011-09-08T20:44:50Z

Indoor golf may now be affordable utilizing the Monolithic Dome. A nine-hole course could be built perfectly in four, 400-foot domes. Proposed plans include two holes in each of three domes and three holes in the fourth dome. (Continued…)

New Life Family Church: Now the second tallest building in Biloxi

2011-09-08T20:38:22Z

Somewhere between 24 to 36 hours after Katrina made landfall, Pastor Jeff Ulmer of New Life Family Church returned to the 150-foot diameter dome church to assess damages. After finding the building to be structurally sound, he quickly opened church doors to relief workers. (Continued…)

Claddagh Dome: Azle, Texas

2011-09-08T17:30:00Z

This dome is available for tour on October 15, 2011. See entire list of homes available for 2011 National Monolithic Dome Tour. (Continued…)