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Thanks a bunch. There is a lot of great info there! I hope I don't eventually pester you guys to death about this stuff. Many thanks! Kind Regards, Joe ... ...
Hi Joe, Alot of what's on the web is in the links section. Their are a few domes that I haven't included yet (time restraints) you know, but for a true do it...
Thanks for the reply Richard. My wife and I are planning to re-locate to central TN. We would like to buy a small piece of ground in the country (3-10 acres)...
Kinda depends Joe. What kind of help do you need? You can go through the old posts to see what people have drummed up, and what their thoughts are... And, you...
Hello All, I am interested in building a geodesic structure. Am I at the right place to ask questions and maybe even get some help? Kind Regards, Joe...
The 2nd Annual Monolithic Dome Fall Home Tour, sponsored by the MDBA and the Monolithic Dome Institute will be held October 18-19, 2002. This presents a great...
For the windows, I think this is a question for the kit manufactorer. But I think the, framing is pretty straight foreward withen the triangles, I know pellar...
What needs to be done in order to bump out the wall of a dome to add a row of windows? My wife and I are considering buying a dome that has two levels in it...
My Wife is leaning toward something like this. http://www.buildart.com/newpage1.htm Now, to find the perfect place for it. Also, there is a Monolithic Dome...
Man, that's kind of a stretch isn't it? My wife may be coming around. I sent her to the Clouds Hidden site and www.Yumadome.com and a couple other nice homes,...
Dear Monolithic Dome Owner, The Monolithic Dome Institute (MDI) and the Monolithic Dome Builders Association (MDBA) are cosponsoring the 2nd Annual Monolithic...
Hi Richard To address a couple of things you have listed. 1 & 2(all related) That I think is one of the most attractive features of the Monolithic system......
I spent a couple more hours just going through the Monolithic dome website. They do have an incredible web presence. Anyway, did make some new observations on...
The low income housing thing is WAY cool! Never considered being a slum lord before, now, Hmmm. Just maybe:-) Build a bunch of units... It is a major problem...
Monolithic Equipment Manufacturing has been busy developing a new addition to the EHP 1500 and EHP 2000 Pump. The new vibrating screen allows dome builders a...
IF you look under the bookmark section, you will notice the folders, Domes, Building Materials, Energy and HVAC. Inside each of these folders are bookmarks...
I understand about the tornado resistance in the domes, but there's high winds and glass, so shrapnel is likely. But the dome will survive. Two things about...
I'm not that kind of engineer. I am a software engineer. Got most of the math, but the load bearing tables, uh uh. Any of these domes we are talking about...
"So what are your reasons for wanting a dome anyway? " This is silly but I've been in love with geodesic domes since my high school days, (mid 70's) and the...
New CD-ROM available! Our new 8-minute general information CD- ROM/Video offers a complete definition and description of the Monolithic Dome, its construction...
Relo really isn't an option. Not for another 20 years anyway. Just like Dennis, I'm only 38:-) (Odd Monty Python and the Holy Grail reference there:-) As for...
First let me answer your questions in no particular order: I think you dream dome sounds wonderful, and AI has some great dome kits. Their panels are a...
Well now, I went and looked at SIPs and the Orion. Orion looks kinda cool! In all seriousness though, what about making a dome with a SIPs for panels? That...
Hello Richard, from what information I've gleaned , I have two possible solutions: 1) SIPs, Structural Insulated Panels. Ther are a sheet of styrofoam ...
I have had the same thought process as you. My situation is that I want to down-size my lifestyle somewhat, without going middle class, so to speak. Our...
After reading and studying and other factors which include the safety the changing eco systems and the ease of building ourselves I have decided to go with a...
As the heading of this club states, it is for those that are currently living in a Dome House or those that would like to, and those that are curious. I am one...