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Monolithic completes large logo on The Vanguard School dome

Logo
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By Stewart Ulrich Posted 1 Nov 2017 Dome News»

Logo creation is one of the newest services Monolithic offers and this is the biggest one they’ve done yet. … read more

The Vanguard School holding open house for new dome

Dome school
By Stewart Ulrich Posted 29 Sep 2017 Dome News»

The recently completed dome addition will be shown to the public for the first time. … read more

Shalom Dome gets underway

Shalom dome exterior
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By Stewart Ulrich Posted 4 May 2017 Dome News»

After 20 years of dreaming, the Small family is finally seeing their desire for a dome home realized. The process of construction is underway, to their great excitement. They recount their journey in choosing to build a Monolithic Dome home. … read more

Construction begins on The Vanguard School dome addition

Vanguard school rendering
By Stewart Ulrich Posted 11 Nov 2016 Dome News»

The Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, CO is adding a Monolithic Dome to its campus. The building will serve as the junior high for the charter school and will house seventh- and eighth-graders. … read more

Photo gallery: Arcadia dome home interior

Best view of the curved staircase.
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By Stewart Ulrich Posted 8 Nov 2016 Dome News»

The Arcadia Monolithic Dome home in Providence, Utah was recently completed and the owners were able to move in. We offer a look inside the completed home. … read more

Arcadia open house exceeds expectations

Exterior of Arcadia Dome Home in Providence, Utah.
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By Stewart Ulrich Posted 7 Nov 2016 Dome News»

Thank you to all who came to the open house on Saturday, November 5th. We really can say that it was a success. We were not sure how many visitors to expect and were pleasantly surprised by how many did come. Over 350 people toured the home that day, which exceeded our expectations. … read more

Community open house for Catoosa dome

Ribbon cutting
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By Stewart Ulrich Posted 1 Nov 2016 Dome News»

The Catoosa Cafeteria Monolithic Dome held an open house this week. The ceremony publicly celebrated the opening of the domed addition to the school. … read more

A pioneering monolithic-style dome home for sale in Colorado [SOLD]

Aerial view
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By Jana Easley Posted 27 May 2016 For Sale»

Rarely does a home with such a rich history and distinctive architecture become available. This extraordinary home — which sits on approximately 3 acres — was constructed in 1978 by the current, original owners. It was a time between two of the worst energy crises in the U.S. — 1973 and 1979 — caused by interruptions in petroleum exports from the Middle East. Oil prices skyrocketed, and many homeowners began to look for alternative energy sources to run their homes. Others decided the best solution was to use less energy. … read more

Two safe rooms approved for Tupelo, Mississippi

By Dave South Posted 13 Jan 2016 Dome News»

The Tupelo, Mississippi, city council approved two Monolithic Dome safe rooms — one for Lee Acres and the other for Theron Nichols Park. Each will be large enough to hold over 1,000 residents during a major storm. FEMA grants will pay 90 percent of the cost. … read more

Aerial video of Catoosa, Oklahoma safe room under construction

Aerial view
By Dave South Posted 10 Dec 2015 Dome News»

Greg Miller submitted this great HD aerial video of the Catoosa Public Schools safe room under construction. You can see that work continues on the exterior while Monolithic construction crews work inside. The Monolithic Dome concrete shell is expected to be finished before Christmas. … read more

Great news story with timelapse of Catoosa safe room inflation

Catoosa cafeteria after inflation
By Dave South Posted 24 Nov 2015 Dome News»

NewsOn6.com has a great story about the a Monolithic Dome inflation in Catoosa, Oklahoma earlier this month. The 136-foot diameter facility will be a cafeteria for the school and a safe shelter during tornadoes for the students and community. There’s an excellent time-lapse of the inflation in the story. … read more

Tupelo, Mississippi planning three Monolithic Dome safe shelters

By Dave South Posted 2 Mar 2015 Dome News»

Tupelo Public Schools and the City of Tupelo, Mississippi plan to construct three Monolithic Dome multipurpose buildings and safe rooms. As WTVA reports, the district wants the buildings for more than just a safe place during a storm but also as a new gym, classrooms, and more. … read more

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