A recap of dome news in August
September 20 , 2006
by: Carol Lahnam
It’s been a busy news month for the Monolithic Dome industry with newspaper articles published from coast to coast. Keep reading to find out how domes have been making news across the United States.
The family, family, family dome
The Yumadome in Yuma, Arizona made national headlines this week when it was featured in an article entitled:Multigenerational housing: The family, family, family home. The article was distributed to media outlets throughout the United States by the Scripps Howard News Service. Four generations of one family live in the 11,000-square-foot dome home, which encompasses eight suites, each with at least one bedroom, a bathroom, sitting room, laundry area and closets. In addition to the suites, on its lowest level, Yumadome has roomy, comfortable common areas: a kitchen with two dishwashers, two sinks and two refrigerators; a computer room; a TV room; and an atrium with trees and natural light. The news story pointed out that mutigenerational households are on the rise. Click here to read the article.
Dome church: A dream come true
Members of the Body of Christ Community Church in Clovis, New Mexico recounted the story of how they decided build a Monolithic Dome sanctuary in a news article published in their hometown newspaper, the Clovis News Journal. In the article, headlined Dome on the Range, church member characterized the new building as a “dream come true.” Click here to read about the new church, which was dedicated this month.
Trinity Dome: A low/no maintenance energy-efficient home
Kevin Meylor has created a web site for his parents’ dome home, where he documents every step of the construction process. The home in Vermillion, South Dakota has not only has captured the attention of web surfers, but also was featured in the Meylor’s local newspaper, the Sioux City Journal. The article, headlined Dome Home Takes Shape in Vermillion, describes the process involved in building a dome as well as the advantages offered by the materials used in its construction. The result, according to the article, is a low/no maintenance, energy efficient and inviting alternative to traditional housing. Click here to read more.
Now you see it, now you don’t
A giant Airform suddenly went up earlier this month in Clinton, Iowa and then just as quickly disappeared. It marked the beginning of the construction of the largest Monolithic Dome in the world. The dome, which will be used for coal storage, was modified after the first inflation to make it even bigger. That led to a second --- and permanent -- inflation. Click here to read about the new storage dome.
Dome homes: A good fit for seniors
David South, founder of the Monolithic Dome Institute, has long been an advocate of senior housing that is affordable, safe and secure, with social benefit for residents. Of course, Monolithic Domes fit the bill perfectly. Now a dome owner has the chance to help make this dream a reality after being appointed by Gov. Arnold Schwartzenegger to the California Commission on Aging. Ruth C. Braswell, who lives with her husband Al, in a dome home in Riverside County called Vista Dhome, told the Press-Enterprise newspaper that she intends to focus on senior housing for the aging baby boom generation. Click here to read more about Mrs. Braswell’s appointment.
Schools Lead the Way in Oklahoma
At least seven Oklahoma school districts have opted to build Monolithic Domes, structures that are designed to withstand the severe tornadoes that often roll through the state. That’s according to the Oklahoman, the state’s largest newspaper. In an article published August 25th, reporter Chad Previch highlighted dome schools built in Hinton, Locust Grove, Geronimo, Okemah, Buffalo, Beggs and Texhoma. The article points out that tornado resistance is not the only advantage to domes. They also can cost as much as 60 percent less to heat and cool than traditional structures.
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