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Monolithic domes are built of steel reinforced concrete. Not eco-friendly you might say. Read on. They require only one half to one third of the heating and cooling load of a conventionally built (wood or brick) structure. They can be built underground or into a hillside to take advantage of the earth’s naturally stable temperature.

The interior of the dome can have absolutely any structure you like, since the only load bearing walls are the exterior walls. Many people find their “organic” curves soothing. They are termite proof, rot proof, wind proof, and are intended to last centuries, not decades. The only thing that would cause serious damage to a monolithic dome house is a flood, though even this would cause only serious cosmetic damage. The house could be gutted and rebuilt without worrying about mold in the walls, or warping of the floor. Spend a day gutting it, hose it out, and start rebuilding.

Many contractors are available to build Monolithic domes all over the world, or you can learn how to build one yourself.
To find out more about the disaster resistance of these amazing buildings, visit the Monolithic Dome Institute