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
We’re in the process of migrating content from our previous website, Monolithic.org, to this website. While the transition is underway, the content on Monolithic.org remains a valuable resource. To make it easier for you to find what you need, this post is a curated list of links to Monolithic Dome Home feature articles that haven’t yet been migrated and updated. … read more
Construction wraps on the final Monolithic Dome Builders Workshop in Dawson, Texas, with the completion of a much-needed laundromat. Almost 30 students attended the five-day course with hands-on and classroom instruction. The September Workshop will be in Italy, Texas. … read more
We love this new Monolithic Dome home in Florida so much, we hired a professional photographer to show it off. It has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a den, and a loft. The open living area and kitchen make the space feel warm and welcoming. Outside, the house is tucked into the trees beside a tranquil pond, and the screened-in porch is ideal for taking in the view. … read more
Today’s video takes you inside Bruco—our manufacturing plant where we build every Monolithic Dome Airform and other fabric architecture projects. … read more
We’re back at it in Florida, putting up another Monolithic Dome—this time using an Orion-style design with a Transverse Airform inflated atop a segmented stemwall. … read more
Whether you’re just beginning to explore the possibilities or are ready to move forward, this guide walks you through the practical steps involved in turning your dream into a resilient, energy-efficient Monolithic Dome home. … read more
One of the most exciting parts of our work is designing and inflating complex shapes and connectors with Airforms. These flexible, inflatable molds allow us to push the boundaries of architecture—opening up almost limitless possibilities in building design. Recently, we’ve had a blast bringing some truly creative projects to life. … read more
Our crew arrived in Florida on December 5, 2024 to start construction on a new three bedroom Monolithic Dome home. This photo journal has images of each step of the construction. … read more
Rick Crandall, a pioneer of the Monolithic Dome industry, has designed hundreds of domes worldwide. Blending art and architecture, his work ranges from post-disaster housing in Indonesia to innovative schools and homes, all driven by a deep commitment to beauty, sustainability, and purposeful design. … read more
Drs. Tom and Maureen Anderson built Living Word Bible Church with three Monolithic Domes 30 years ago, turning a bold vision into a thriving, 15,000-member community. Their faith and innovation made it an iconic landmark in Mesa, Arizona. … read more