Monolithic Dome Institute's Dome News
Spring/Summer 2002

Progress in New Oroville, India

IN BRIEF:
	Building with Curves Want curved walls in your Monolithic Dome? Flex-C Trac by Flex-ability Concepts makes adding curves to any facility a breeze. Flex-C Trac simply bends by hand to frame everything from barrel vaults, curved walls, and columns to wavy ceiling and curved headers. It works great with both wood and metal stud applications. For more information, visit Flex-ability Concepts. We have not tried this system out for ourselves, but think it could have some merit. If you try it on your project, let us know!
MORE NEWS:

• Positive in New York
• Monolithic Dome Institute Opens China Branch
• Dome Layout Contributes To Championship

Red Cross Uses Monolithic Dome School in Heber-Overgaard, AZ -- Ron Squire, Superintendent of the Heber-Overgaard Unified School District in Arizona, reports that the American Red Cross quickly established a disaster-relief distribution and processing center at the district's Mountain Meadows Elementary School, during the Rodeo-Chediski fire that raged through eastern Arizona from June 18 to July 7, 2002.

New General Information Video

The Monolithic Dome Institute has just released a new, 8-minute introductory video entitled, The Monolithic Dome, Tomorrow's Building Available Today.

The video is actually a CD-ROM containing an MPEG-1 video and Adobe Acrobat (PDF) literature. It automatically plays when inserted into any Windows PC. It can also be used with a Macintosh or Linux OS.

The new CD-ROM/video is perfect to share with friends, relatives and prospective dome builders. It contains a complete description of the dome construction process, its benefits and uses and includes new photos of homes, churches, schools and commercial facilities.

The video sells for $5.95 plus shipping and handling. You can order through Monolithic Marketplace or call Monolithic Headquarters at (972)483-7423.

Coming Soon - Monolithic Dome Home Tour

Dome home owners needed to participate in the 2nd Annual Monolithic Dome Home Tour! It will be held on October 19, 2002 and is sponsored by the Monolithic Dome Builders Association and the Monolithic Dome Institute.

Dome home owners will be required to open their home to the public and media from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on that day. Each participant has the option of charging (up to $5.00) for a tour of their home.

The Monolithic Dome Institute will provide press releases for marketing purposes in your area. If dome owners want to pursue additional advertising, they are welcome to do so.

If you are interested in being a part of the tour and for more information, please contact Anne DeMoss at MDI or e-mail her at anne@monolithic.com

• Second Annual Monolithic Dome Tour Now Being Organized (2002)
• Add your Monolithic Dome to this year's tour! (2002)

Monolithic Joins Energy Star Program
	Energy Star strives to educate the public about the financial and environmental benefits of an energy efficient lifestyle. It also promotes consumer purchase of products that bear the Energy Star label and the construction of energy efficient homes and buildings.

• North Texas Renewable Energy, Green Power & Sustainability Expo Anne DeMoss, Public Relations Director for Monolithic, will represent the Monolithic Dome Institute at the North Texas Renewable Energy Green Power & Sustainability Expo being held at the Environmental Science Building at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas, May 31-June 1, 2002.
• From Near and Far, From Here to There, Domebuilders Come From Everywhere-- "Domes have been in my blood for a couple years," said Jeff Boutwell, recent workshop attendee and owner of Manna Construction in Waxahachie, Texas.
• A Warm Story From A Happy Customer
• Monolithic Welcomes Future Designers,
  Architects and Engineers

	Dome Technology, Inc.-- Monolithic Dome Construction Experts Complete Three More Projects!
	Centro De La Familia de Utah-- A school for Genola, Utah Dome Construction, Dome Technology of Idaho Falls, Idaho
	Tornadoes Threaten Ellis County Italy School District's Gymnasium was utilized on April 16, 2002 as a tornado refuge in accordance with the city's new emergency plan.
	Introducing the Newest South Family Member-- Aubrey Louise South. She is the daughter of Jennifer and David South, Jr. Pictures
	The self-contained community near Hyderabad, India called New Oroville continues to grow. They have divided their local labor crews into four categories... Full Story

In Brief:

David B. South on Denver Radio -- David B. South will be given approximately 30 minutes to discuss Monolithic Domes with Denver radio host, Mr. Fix-it/Paul MacGregor (AM 710 KNUS) on Saturday, April 20th at 8:15 am Mountain time (9:15 am CST).

Dome Technology's Eighth Annual Superintendent Training Seminar-- The spraying of shotcrete is an art and a skill. To certify according to the ACI (American Concrete Institute) standards, test panels need to be shot. Panels are then cored to assure proper nozzle techniques and adequate rebar embedment. In February, Dome Technology completed their annual in-house Superintendent Training Seminar where company superintendents come together at their Idaho Falls, Idaho headquarters for two days of intensive training and shotcrete nozzle certification. After training, twenty-one employees headed for Yellowstone National Park for snowmobiling.

Avalon Gymnasium Ahead of Schedule Monolithic Constructors Inc. is one month ahead of schedule on the construction of Avalon School gymnasium in Avalon, Texas - just 10 miles from Monolithic's headquarters in Italy, Texas. The 124-foot dome shell is complete and stemwall forms are being removed. Plumbing provisions are underway at this time. All mechanical bids are complete and interior bids are being accepted. Photo Journal

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