Domes In The News 2006-2007
Kansas Residents Like Dome School Proposal |
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Community reaction to a proposed $5.5 million Monolithic Dome school in Leoti, Kansas was overwhelmingly favorable this week as residents learned more about the proposal to replace their aging elementary school building. |
Monolithic Dome Home Featured in Coastal Contractor Magazine |
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Builders, architects and contractors who work along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are all too familiar with the devastation that hurricanes can wreak on a traditional homes. Many of them, however, are not aware that there is a better alternative: Monolithic Dome buildings. |
Unique Dome Home Featured in Burlington Free Press |
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Over the years, the media has used all kinds of descriptions for Monolithic Domes. The most recent comes from the Burlington Free Press in Vermont, which describes the dome-building process this way in a recent article: “You can inflate a tire, or inflate a balloon. Now you can inflate a brand new house.” So begins the story of Dennis and Trisa Gay’s new Monolithic Dome home being built by South Industries. |
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Kansas School District Touts Advantages of Monolithic Dome Schools |
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Like many small towns across America, Leoti, Kansas has struggled to find an affordable replacement for its aging elementary school. Voters rejected a proposed $8 million bond issue earlier this year, and another proposed $11.1 million bond issue failed four years ago, leaving school administrators searching for other options. |
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Monolithic Dome Makes List of 25 Incredible Abodes |
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"International Listings," whose website describes it as a "premier listing service for luxury homes worldwide," recently posted a list of "25 Incredible (Real) Abodes." Called "Architecture From Another Planet," the list included the Monolithic Dome home of Dianne and Bryan Bremner in Republic, Washington as Number 25. Read More... |
Monolithic Performance Shell Planned for Sedona |
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Visitors from all over the globe flock to Sedona, Arizona because of its stunning red rocks and natural beauty. Soon, it will be home to a Monolithic Dome that will be designed to blend into the landscape and play host to concerts in a local park. The Sedona City Council recently approved the construction of a Monolithic performance shell that will be the site of performances by local artists. Read More... |
Voice of America Reports on Monolithic Domes |
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Voice of America has been a trusted source of international news and information since 1942. What began as a radio broadcast directed at people in closed and war-torn societies has now evolved into radio, television and Internet news in 45 different languages reaching more than 115 million people weekly. This week VOA turned its attention to the Monolithic Dome industry. Read More... |
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Residential Dome Stars on HGTV |
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The HGTV series called "What's With That House?" recently featured Debbie and Bill Burkett's unique Round House in Mayer, Arizona. It's a three-shell, two-floor, thin shell concrete dome with a living area of 3,000 square feet. |
In the News: Builder Finds Inspiration in Ancient Domes |
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One of the most ancient dome buildings still standing today is the Pantheon in Rome. With its intricate coffers and brilliant oculus, it remains a modern-day marvel. When Peter Fedele was looking for a building that could offer protection from hurricanes, he found his inspiration in antiquity. |
World Dome-ination |
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“He’s the Henry Ford of domes.” He’s “both of the Wright brothers put together.” Those are some of the glowing terms used to describe David B. South in a lengthy feature story published August 26th in the business section of the Dallas Morning News. |
Denver Dome Gets a Makeover |
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Monolithic Domes are built to last for centuries. But as interior design trends change, the inside of a dome home usually needs some updating every now and then. That’s exactly what Jeff Edelson did recently to the interior of his dome home, which was built in Denver’s southeast suburbs in 1982. |
New York Dome Makes News |
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“Once you have experienced living in the perfect structure, there is no going back.” That’s how Peggy Atwood of Kerhonkson, New York describes her experience of living in a Monolithic Dome in an article published in the July issue of Hudson Valley Magazine. |
Dome Home Owners Make News in Florida |
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What’s it like to build a Monolithic Dome home in Florida, a state that is regularly ravaged by fierce hurricanes? Despite the fact that Monolithic Domes are strong enough to withstand a Category 5 Hurricane, Cliff and Patsy Monk found out that it takes lots of patience and persistence to convince lenders, insurers and even neighbors that dome homes offer the best housing available in coastal areas. |
DFTW Making Headlines Around the World |
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Domes for the World continues to make international news for its rebuilding efforts in the earthquake-stricken region of Indonesia. |
Monolithic Oil Tanks Make Front Page News |
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Monolithic Oil Tanks, the newest offering from Monolithic Constructors, are featured on the front page of the May 2007 issue of Oil, Gas and Petrochem Equipment (OG & PE) magazine. OG & PE is the oil and gas industry’s only all-products-and-service magazine, and the most complete source for what’s new in equipment, products, systems and services. |
Dome of Home to be Featured on HGTV’s Xtreme Building on June 17th |
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On Sunday, June 17th at 4 p.m. central time, Dome of a Home in Pensacola Beach, Florida will be featured in a new pilot show that will air on HGTV called Xtreme Building. |
Elliott Wave International, one of the world’s largest market forecasting firms, has posted an article on its web site offering its prediction of the home of the future. It’s a Monolithic Dome! Read More ... |
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Canadian Congregation Plans Monolithic Dome Church |
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The Sudbury Star reported recently that All Nations Church plans to build a 22,000-square-foot dome facility overlooking downtown Sudbury in Ontario, Canada. |
This Dome Performs Like a Star |
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That was the glowing headline for an article about the North Central Texas College performing arts facility that appeared in the April 2007 issue of College Planning and Management. This national magazine published a three-and-a-half page feature story on the dome, which is located in Gainesville, Texas. |
New Hampshire High School Plans Monolithic Dome Facility |
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The Concord Monitor, a newspaper in New Hampshire, recently reported on plans for a Monolithic Dome school building to accommodate students who will be attending a newly merged Christian high school next fall. The article, headlined “Christian Schools Join, Plan District,” outlines plans to merge Concord Christian Academy and Laconia Christian School next fall. |
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Proposed Watertown Dome is Making Headlines in New York |
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A proposed 5,000-seat Monolithic Dome convention center has been making headlines in Watertown, New York over the last several weeks. Both the Watertown Daily News and the local ABC-affiliate, Newswatch 50, have been reporting on plans for a dome that would host sporting events, concerts, and other functions, while also doubling as a community emergency shelter. Read More... |
GHP 2000 featured in Concrete and Masonry Construction Products Magazine |
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The GHP 2000 Monolithic Concrete Pump was the focus of a feature in the January/February 2007 issue of Concrete and Masonry Construction Products, which has a circulation of more than 35,000. The magazine touted several advantages of the pump in its equipment overview. |
Construction Begins on Newest Monolithic Dome School in Florida |
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Monolithic Domes make a lot of sense in Florida, which has been battered by its share of severe hurricanes. The Children’s Reading Center, Inc., a charter school in Palatka, Florida, will soon become the second school in the state to shelter its students in the safety of Monolithic Dome buildings. The first of five Airforms went up on Tuesday, February 20th, and members of the news media from the surrounding area were on hand to witness the event. |
NEW! Hurricane Rita Victims Plan Move to a Monolithic Dome |
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Steve and Janice Merritt had put their traditional home up for sale in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and were making plans to move back to his hometown of Sibley, when Mother Nature forced a change of plans. Hurricane Rita made landfall, severely damaging the Merritt’s house. Read More... |
Pensacola News Journal Columnist Touts Benefits of Hurricane Proof Dome Homes |
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The question is: what will happen when the next powerful hurricane strikes? Wernicke has a prediction of his own: the cycle of destruction will continue until builders are ready to build hurricane-proof dome homes like Dome of a Home on Pensacola Beach. |
Dome of a Home to be Featured on HGTV’s New Extreme Building Show |
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In March, Dome of a Home in Pensacola Beach, Florida will be featured
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Warnings and Solutions: Is Anyone Listening? |
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Faith Chapel’s New Monolithic Dome Additions Highlighted In Washington Post Article |
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A Washington Post article that focuses on the business side of church administration includes information on Faith Chapel Christian Center’s new Monolithic Dome additions. The Birmingham church is building a $15 million expansion to its campus, which already includes a Monolithic Dome sanctuary that is the largest of its kind in the nation. |
Airform Pioneer’s New Dome Home Featured in the Des Moines Register |
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The man who pioneered Airform technology was featured in the Des Moines Register because of a 4,600-square-foot dome home that he is building as a show house for green construction. Read More... |
Proposed 7,000-seat Monolithic Dome |
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A proposed 7,000-seat Monolithic Dome indoor arena was the subject of a front page article in the Tacoma News Tribune. Dubbed the Southwest Washington Regional Equestrian Center, the arena would be located in Centralia, a city about halfway between Seattle and Portland. It would not only play host to pro rodeo, but also concerts, dog shows, motocross and other events. Read More ... |
State Aid Sought For Arena |
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Everyone is well aware of the devastation that Hurricane Katrina wreaked on |
Everything Is Bigger In Dallas |
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Everything is bigger in Dallas, a city known for big money, big shopping and big hair. But the October 2006 issue D Home Magazine features an article that describes how small dome homes could help solve the nation’s low-income housing shortage. In his article headlined Pod Squad, writer Glenn Arbery describes why Monolithic Domes just might be the answer to Dallas’ crisis in affordable family housing. |
Dome Tour Makes Headlines Across the Nation |
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The Fall Dome Tour made headlines across the nation in October when Monolithic Dome owners opened their homes to the public. Hundreds of people turned out to tour the homes in cities from coast to coast. |
Cover Story in South Central Construction Highlights Faith Chapel |
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Faith Chapel Christian Center in Birmingham was highlighted in a news roundup of some of the larger projects under construction in the South Central region of the United States. |
The Family, Family, Family Dome |
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The Yumadome in Yuma, Arizona made national headlines in September when it was featured in an article entitled: “Multigenerational housing: The family, family, family home.” |
Dome Church: A Dream Come True |
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Members of the Body of Christ Community Church in Clovis, New Mexico recounted the story of how they decided to build a Monolithic Dome sanctuary, in a news article published in their hometown newspaper, the Clovis News Journal in September. Read More... |
Trinity Dome Featured in Sioux City Journal |
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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, christened Trinity Dome... |
Now You See It, Now You Don’t |
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A giant Airform suddenly went up in Clinton, Iowa in August, and then just as quickly disappeared. |
Schools Lead the Way in Oklahoma |
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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. |
Dome Homes: A Good Fit for Seniors |
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David South, (http://www.monolithic.com/pres/goals/) 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. Read More... |
Permanent Buildings & Foundations Magazine Focuses on Domes |
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“When Hurricane Katrina roared through the Gulf Coast last year, the storm blazed an unprecedented trail of destruction. Entire neighborhoods were destroyed, levees were breeched and surging floodwaters swept away both people and property. But there were at least 40 buildings in the storm’s path that emerged from the fierce winds and high water with no significant structural damage: steel-reinforced concrete Monolithic Domes.” |
Dome of a Home on Discovery Channel |
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On August 16, 2006 the Discovery Channel aired a new show: Everything You Need To Know About Hurricanes. The program featured Dome of a Home, the Monolithic Dome vacation resort on Pensacola Beach, Florida that has successfully survived several hurricanes. |
Safe Harbor Dome |
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City & Shore is an upscale bimonthly lifestyle magazine that focuses on the “good life in South Florida.” Since one of the best things in life is feeling safe and secure in times of peril, the June/July issue of the magazine focuses on hurricane-resistant home designs that not only endure nature’s onslaught, but do so “beautifully.” Safe Harbor Dome, a Monolithic Dome home in Stuart, Florida, is one of the subjects of the article written by Elizabeth Rahe. |
Birmingham News and Faith Chapel |
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As the first of six new domes was inflated in Birmingham, Alabama for Faith Chapel Christian Center, religion reporter Greg Garrison was on hand to chronicle the event in a national news story. Garrison is the religion reporter for the Birmingham News, but his articles are also distributed to other newspapers on the Religion News Service wire. |
Malaysian Publication Says Dome Owners are the Envy of Square Neighbors |
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As Monolithic Domes grow in popularity, people all over the world are starting to take notice of their incomparable advantages over traditional buildings. |
After Katrina: Construction Mississippi Magazine Assesses Domes’ Performance in Storm |
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An article in the spring issue of Construction Mississippi magazine provided a thorough overview of the history of Monolithic Domes and their performance during the monster hurricane that struck the Gulf Coast. The article, by Wally Northway, pointed out that none of the approximately 40 domes in the path of Katrina sustained any structural damage. |
Monolithic Dome Schools Reviewed by "District Administration" |
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District Administration, the only education magazine to reach every superintendent in the country, focused on Monolithic Dome schools in its May 2006 issue. The article by Julie Spurgeon highlighted several school districts that have opted for this efficient construction method, including Grand Meadow in Minnesota, Pontiac-William Holliday in Illinois and the Italy Independent School District in Texas.
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Automated Builder Magazine Describes Monolithic Dome's Near-Absolute Protection |
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Automated Builder describes itself as "the leading housing technology transfer magazine and website available in the world today." According to www.automatedbuilder.com its readership is international and its purpose is "To keep our readers up to date on housing trends and technologies ... in the global marketplace." |
Dome Churches Profiled in "Your Church" Magazine |
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For half a century, Christianity Today International’s mission has been to “engage, encourage, and equip the church worldwide.” In March/April 2006, the organization co-founded by Billy Graham, turned its focus to Monolithic Domes by featuring several dome churches in Your Church magazine’s cover story. |
"BUILDERnews" Magazine Article Highlighting Domes |
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BUILDERnews Magazine, the largest regional building trade publication in the nation, profiled Monolithic Dome homes in its February 2006 issue, touting the structures’ ability to provide near-absolute protection from hurricanes as well as their energy efficiency. |
Miami Herald Covers Inflation of Upper Room Assembly of God Dome |
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The Miami Herald, one of the nation’s largest newspapers with a daily readership of almost one million, covered the inflation of Upper Room Assembly of God in mid-February. Read More... |
Imagination, Imagination, Imagination |
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The Northwest Indiana News chronicled Natural Ovens’ efforts to sell its innovative Monolithic Dome building after unusually strong demand for high-protein diets forced the company to shutter its bakery. Read More... |
Major Canadian News Medium Spotlights Monolithic Dome Home |
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CBC News describes itself as one of Canada’s “largest cultural institutions” (www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/home.asp). And well it might since it broadcasts news and entertainment via radio, television and the World Wide Web,in both English and French to all of Canada. On January 4, 2006, this mass communicator published a website article about the Monolithic Dome home of Mike Forsyth and Lynn Cain of Red Deer in Alberta. Read More... |
Energy Efficiency, Diaster Resistance of Domes Focus of Article in Bonded Builders News |
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A post- Hurricane Katrina article on Monolithic Domes that first appeared in the Colorado Spring Business Journal was reprinted in the Winter 2006 edition of Bonded Builders News, a newspaper published by Bonded Builders, a group that offers a wide range of home warranty and property insurance products. |
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