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Construction continues for event center with oblong shaped Monolithic Dome

Dome exterior
By Dave South Posted 19 Feb 2015 Dome News»

Construction progresses for the new Mathena Event Center at Falls Creek Baptist Conference Center. This Monolithic Dome is especially interesting because of the non-standard shape of the dome itself — it’s roughly an oval around the perimeter wall. … read more

The Whiteacre dome home building experience from start to finish

Elevation drawing of the Whiteacre dome home.
By Nanette South Clark Posted 3 Mar 2014 Dome News»

Have you ever wondered what exactly it takes to build a Monolithic Dome home? Matthew and Jari Whiteacre built a gorgeous three-dome home in College Station, Texas and chronicled their journey with beautiful photographs and careful details on their blog. … read more

Avalon superintendent recounts blessings in tornado aftermath

The old gym roof damage next to the new dome gym without damage.
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By David Del Bosque Posted 3 Jun 2011 Dome News»

April’s tornadoes, specifically the one that rumbled through Avalon, served as a reminder of how precious and dear our children, school and community are to all of us. While we feared and marveled at nature’s fury, we counted our blessings that no one individual was harmed. … read more

Hurricane Ivan and the Magenheimer’s Search

Inflated 3/4 spherical Airform membrane
By Freda Parker Posted 27 Feb 2006 Dome News»

Bill Magenheimer’s search for a better home after Hurricane Ivan destroyed his home led to building a Monolithic Dome home on a Florida beach. … read more

Church members call Hurricane Rita “eerie”

Satellite image of Hurricane Rita over the Gulf of Mexico.
By Freda Parker Posted 25 Sep 2005 Dome News»

As millions of people attempted to evacuate the Houston area, I-45 became completely clogged. Northbound traffic moved at speeds between one-half to one mile per hour. Because of this, about a dozen members of Maranatha decided to stay in their Monolithic Dome church during Hurricane Rita. … read more

Avalon High School gymnasium construction photo journal

Rendering of the Avalon gym.
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By Kris Garrison Posted 7 Mar 2002 Dome News»

The construction process of the Avalon Multipurpose Center in Avalon, Texas. The Avalon ISD school administration broke ground on the new facility on December 19, 2001. The completed Monolithic Dome is 124-feet in diameter by 25-feet tall on a 12-foot stem wall. It features a full-size basketball court, four locker rooms, synthetic glass block foyer, restrooms, concessions, and seating for 720 spectators. … read more

Italy High School gymnasium construction photo journal

Rendering of Italy High School gymnasium.
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By Kris Garrison Posted 15 Jan 2001 Dome News»

The Italy High School Multipurpose Center is a 148-foot diameter gymnasium in Italy, Texas. The finished gym will accommodate 1500 and is expected to be finished on December 1, 2001. The facility will be used for basketball, physical education, volleyball, theatrical performances, and more. Beyond the gymnasium floor, the building includes locker rooms, restrooms, storage, a concession stand, and a ticket booth. The dome will also serve as an emergency shelter during severe weather. … read more

Hurricane Keith huffed and puffed and …

Satellite image of Hurricane Keith
By Freda Parker Posted 21 Dec 2000 Dome News»

Like the wolf of Three-Little-Pigs fame, Hurricane Keith huffed and puffed and literally blew homes down, but unlike our fairy tale wolf, Keith didn’t stop there. From Friday, September 29 to Sunday, October 1, 2000, Keith — a force 4 hurricane with winds up to 135 mph — raged over Ambergris Caye off the coast of Belize in the Caribbean Sea. With the ease of a giant weeding his garden, Keith uprooted trees, flattened buildings, overturned aircraft, and jettisoned boats onto rocks. Meanwhile, the severe, three-day rains Keith brought with him caused floods and mudslides, swept jetties away, and downed power lines. … read more

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