The Monolithic Dome
The Monolithic Dome is
a super-insulated, steel reinforced concrete structure used for
homes, schools, gymnasiums, bulk storage facilities, churches, offices,
and many other uses.
Who is running this site? What IS the Monolithic Dome Institute?
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Liquefaction has proven to be a huge problem for some of the California earthquakes. Even though the soil doesn't become as thin like water, its ability to support buildings is greatly compromised.The solution is to construct an uninsulated concrete thin shell dome upside down underneath the main dome. The inverted dome can be filled with dirt or concrete. By inverting a shallow dome underneath the main dome, it will act as a boat in the sand to prevent the dome home from sinking.
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According to a National Geographic website, lightning is an electrical discharge between positive and negative regions of a thunderstorm. While there are different kinds of lightning, the most damaging and dangerous kind is cloud-to-ground lightning. Its bolts can have temperatures that are hotter than the sun. So what will lightning do to a Monolithic Dome? Based on the evidence we have gathered so far and on the opinions of experts we have questioned, not much of anything. |
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When we refer to The Map in the office these days we all know what we're referring to: A beautiful full color National Georgraphic world map, mural size, which has been permanantly installed in our front reception area.
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Monolithic Gets the Job Done. If you need a Monolithic
dome with all of its benefits - contract with Monolithic to
get the job done. We have the experience and expertise to
help you meet your commercial or residential building needs,
on-time and within budget.
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Passing the Bullet Test--
The strength and durability of Monolithic Domes
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As they say on TV, "Don't try this at home." Don't shoot
holes in your home with a 30-06 caliber rifle. In the photograph
on the left Gary Clark is firing on one of our 32-foot Monolithic
Dome storage buildings. He is firing from very close range,
nearly perpendicular to the dome.
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While attending high school in Idaho back in the 1950's I
attended a lecture given by Buckminster Fuller. He was promoting
the geodesic dome. I was instantly fascinated with the concept
of a building which, because of it's shape, would cover more
area with less materials than any other structure.
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In its 13 years of business along Interstate 35, the company
has grown from a 4-dome office building and 32-foot Monolithic
Dome model home to over 50 domes on approximately 26 acres
with its main attraction being "Bruco,
The Texas-Italian Caterpillar," home of Monolithic
Airform Manufacturing.
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NEW!
Domes
and Uses - A Collection of Monolithic Dome Structures
and Their Uses
Now available is an updated edition of the popular book,
Domes and Uses - A Collection of Monolithic Dome Structures
and Their Many Uses.
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Monolithic recently designed an airplane hangar door, tailored
for Monolithic Dome Hangars, that is not only stronger and
safer than currently available, conventional doors but also
affordable. We expect the new door (patent pending) to significantly
enhance an aircraft's safety while it's housed in a Monolithic
Dome Hangar.
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The construction technique for Crenosphere
Domes makes it possible to build very huge, very durable structures,
with clear-span interiors much more affordably than ever before.
The Crenosphere?s other advantages include a life-span measured
in centuries, superior insulation, low energy consumption,
low maintenance, reduced construction time, disaster survivability
and affordability.
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Recently, MDI president David
B. South and MDI architect Rick Crandall gazed into their
crystal ball and did some informed speculating on life in
a future community called Dometown USA. Here are their shared
thoughts...
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The Orion Series Dome is a great alternative
Monolithic Dome. Some like it, some don't. In any case, it
provides more options for those wanting to build and enjoy
the benefits of the Monolithic Dome.
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Many consider Hagia Sophia the supreme masterpiece of Byzantine
architecture. A lofty central dome, 102 feet in diameter and
184 feet in height, spans its spacious nave.
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