Recent Stories

The 2025 Monolithic Dome Research Park Tour was fun and productive. People showed up smiling, curious, and ready to explore every corner of our commercial facilities and five dome homes located here. … read more

Monolithic Domes are tough, efficient, and built to last. But there’s one part of every dome that does need attention from time to time. If you ignore it, the fix can turn into an expensive problem. Let’s talk about dome roofs, how long they really last, and the point at which you need to step in and take care of maintenance. … read more

Tornadoes sweep through Oklahoma and Kansas every year, and people take cover as best they can in storm shelters and basements. At the Kickapoo Community Childcare Center, the staff saw the fear on the little faces of their students every time tornado warning sirens sounded, and they wanted to find a way to keep children safe and secure in all weather. Their solution was to build a Monolithic Dome. … read more

Thank you to everyone who attended the tour. The Monolithic Dome Research Park in Italy, Texas, is hosting a dome tour on October 18, 2025. The tour is free and open to the public. The Research Park features over 75 domes of all uses, shapes, and sizes—including several dome homes. Plus, visit the newly refinished Texas landmark—Bruco: The Texas Italian Caterpillar. … read more

After building a thriving 48-dome apartment community in Texas, Kevin McGuckin and Hannah Mallon turned to Tennessee to create a masterpiece to retire in. The Iron Mountain Dome—energy-efficient, rock-clad, and nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains—blends custom woodwork and handmade tiles with natural beauty. … read more

Hail rarely harms a Monolithic Dome, but extreme storms can damage Airforms. This story follows four domes through violent hail, how they fared compared with conventional structures, and their repairs when needed. … read more

Cloudome, a Monolithic Dome home situated on a 24-acre wooded plot in Menlo, Georgia, is a once-in-a-lifetime property for sale. With an interior lovingly clad in wood harvested from the property, Cloudome is a great example of how Monolithic Dome construction adapts beautifully to a natural, rural setting while offering unmatched durability and comfort. … read more

This is a list of links to Monolithic Dome Home planning and design articles from our old website, Monolithic.org. We are in the process of updating and migrating the content from that website to this one. As we progress, you will see links disappear from this list. This is a lengthy process, so we have provided these links in the meantime, as many of these articles contain helpful information for those planning and designing their Monolithic Dome home. … read more

Monolithic Domes are super-insulated, airtight structures that save money on heating and cooling. A byproduct of this excellent insulation and closed system can be a rise in CO₂ and humidity. Luckily, these are problems easily fixed with the right design and air handling system tailored to fit the space. … read more

This article is a list of links to all the articles on the legacy Monolithic.org website relating to the benefits of Monolithic Dome homes. We are in the process of migrating these articles to this site. As we update and migrate each piece, you will see it disappear from this list. Meanwhile, the articles listed here provide good information that can now be more easily found. … read more