School
Administrators Hear David South by Freda Parker
With "A Cost-Effective Alternative to Traditional School Buildings" as
his primary topic, Monolithic's President David South addressed the Texas
Association of School Boards (TASB) during their 3-day Dallas convention
this year.
David presented information on how Monolithic Domes are constructed.
He then outlined the advantages of Monolithic structures, particularly
as they apply to schools: near-absolute protection from natural disasters,
efficient energy use, cost-effective construction and maintenance, longevity,
versatile design.
Audience questions followed, including an unusual query: What's the one
weakness of a Monolithic Dome?
David replied, "Actually, the Monolithic Dome has two weaknesses: 1)
It doesn't look impressive on the outside. You have to walk into the dome
to be impressed, and you will be. 2) The dome has a non-conventional look.
Some people worry about what their neighbors might think if they build
themselves a Monolithic Dome home. But they really don't mind an unusual
looking structure for a school, or church, or any other public building.
They often welcome it."
Dome News, summer 2001
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