We build Monolithic Domes and offer planning and design services for projects large and small, commercial and residential. We provide expert resources on dome design, construction, and performance while sharing the stories and experiences of dome builders, professionals and owners.
The Monolithic Dome is a thin shell, insulated concrete structure used worldwide for homes, schools, safe rooms, gymnasiums, bulk storages, churches and more. The first Monolithic Dome was built 50 years ago. Thousands have been built across the globe. The technology is not new, it is proven. In a world with more natural disasters than ever, and rising costs for utilities, Monolithic Domes have a foothold in the mainstream. … read more
When a customer of ours purchases a Residential Feasibility Study, one of the things we include is a 3D walkthrough of their new dome home. The 3D models allow future dome owners the chance to really visualize what the new home will look like, and how it will function. … read more
This once-in-a-lifetime property with a 2,200 square foot custom-built Monolithic Dome is for sale in Smithsburg, Maryland, two miles from the Appalachian Trail! See the upgraded finishes of the three-bed, two-bath home and the beauty of its six acres of forested property. … read more
The Global Temple of Divine Administration is a 12,000-square-foot campus in Tumacacori, Arizona featuring a beautiful Monolithic Dome performing arts chapel at its heart. … read more
Have you ever wanted to build a Monolithic Dome? To get your hands dirty applying foam, hanging steel, and spraying shotcrete? Want to learn from dome builders with decades of experience? Now’s your chance. Come to the Fall 2026 Monolithic Dome Builders Workshop this September and build a genuine Monolithic Dome. Note: Workshop tuition increases next year. … read more
Explore different methods for connecting multiple domes to one another or to other structures and the trade-offs of each method, from durability and fire safety to design flexibility and cost. … read more
Daniela and Ion Bonea began dreaming of a dome home when they lived in Ontario, Canada, back in 1999. For the next twenty-five years (give or take), they kept that dream alive and vowed that someday, they would have their own dome home. … read more
An EF3 tornado smashed through Beggs, Oklahoma, in early March. It uprooted trees, flipped trucks, lifted roofs, demolished buildings, and, sadly, killed two people. But for the dozens of residents sheltering in Monolithic Dome safe rooms, it was serene. … read more
Another workshop is complete, with 25 hard-working and attentive students from all over the US and even the UK. In five days, they completed an unusual addition to a Monolithic Dome Home. Heads up, Workshop prices are changing. … read more
Monolithic manufactures a variety of fabric forms and architectural products. One example is odor-free compost covers used for industrial-sized composting systems. We have 15 years of experience in the industry and our compost covers handle repeated use without breaking down or losing performance. … read more
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Monolithic Dome by scrolling through this photo journal of favorite dome moments! This retrospective is a highlight reel, a rough timeline, and a Thank You for making the last 50 years so fantastic. … read more