The Monolithic Dome Institute advances the construction of the Monolithic Dome—a super insulated, steel reinforced, thin-shell concrete structure. Built worldwide for residential, commercial, and industrial uses the Monolithic Dome is beautiful, energy efficient, green, and strong.
David, Barry and Randy South switched on the inflator fans to construct the first Monolithic Dome in April 1976. It was for a potato storage in Shelley, Idaho—105-feet diameter by 35-feet tall, which was pretty ambitious for their first dome. It changed their lives. They patented the process and started changing the world, one dome at a time.
Today, there are Monolithic Domes throughout the United States and the world—from the Arctic to the tropics—used for schools, storages, churches, homes, gymnasiums, safe rooms and much more. There are domes as small as 8-feet to over 340-feet diameter with engineering for even larger structures. … read more
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
Looking for a durable, fast-build storm shelter for your RV park or property? In just nine days, we built a reinforced Monolithic Dome storm shelter for RV park owner Leslie Mezzabifera. Complete with a Tornado Tamer door and custom-installed ship porthole windows, this safe room offers long-term protection, emergency readiness, and year-round functionality. … read more
Building a single-family, Monolithic Dome dream home is out of reach for most people due to time, cost, zoning and other factors. In this story, Brian A. McLoughlin of Green Dome Living offers a solution—Silo-Style Monolithic Dome Apartment Buildings. … read more
Four tornado shelters in Central Ohio show how communities are investing in Monolithic Domes for long-term safety. FEMA helped fund most of them—though one town is still waiting. Whether or not FEMA continues to defray the costs of constructing tornado shelters, resilient towns have been choosing Monolithic Domes for decades. They cost the same as conventional structures but offer unmatched protection and performance. … read more