Construction of Monolithic Domes--How Domes are Built

[@fleetcenturion]

You guys seriously need more videos. You have one of the best construction methods I've seen, but you have to sell it.

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

Thanks, we're working on it!

[@Astro_DB11235]

I would happily buy one of these when I'm done with schooling and have a good job 👍

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

@@Astro_DB11235 awesome!!!

[@jacquesmertens3369]

Being from the same country as the Smurfs I would immediately feel at home. The interior looks awesome. You may want to introduce a few basic health & safety standards though. Your workers' health is no joke.

[@hueynewton1464]

can you all do more bedrooms and baths?

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

Absolutely

[@fastheartmartvideos]

Impressive! Thanks for this great video 😎👍

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

Thanks for watching!

[@MakoRuu]

I would love to see more videos from start to finish. Are these homes expensive??

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

They cost about the same as a custom home in your area.

[@MakoRuu]

@@MonolithicDomeInstitute Not sure how much that would be. But I'd want a small compound of interconnected buildings if I could order one at some point.

[@bigred8438]

The interior reminds me of the houses made in a town called Coober Pedy in outback South Australia, where they dig into limestone to make a home.

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

@@bigred8438 I’ve seen those homes. These are just as insulated. Fantastic!!

[@Mr_Mgun]

great video

[@sammkablaam]

Do you have any examples of these domes being constructed and buried underground?

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

Yes indeed. Look up underground on our website.

[@sammkablaam]

@ I’m not seeing it. Can you include a link?

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

@ monolithicdome.com/below-grade-understanding-ups-and-downs-of-building-underground

[@vstobinski]

How much soil can be put on top of dome?

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

They can be completely buried with no structural considerations made. Domes are very strong.

[@PR_Awesome]

How much would be the price of just the airform dome 40 meters in diameter and around 7 meters high?

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

Contact Monolithic and they would be happy to give you a quote.

[@PR_Awesome]

@ Thank you

[@lothean2099]

Once finished, can the domes be covered in dirt?

[@fleetcenturion]

I imagine it would require another thin layer of concrete on the outside, and probably a plastic covering of some kind. I have design ideas that involve doing that myself.

[@jacquesmertens3369]

Layers or dirt are extremely heavy, much heavier than most people think, especially because they retain water. It gets even worse if bushes or trees grow on it. The idea of building an underground dome is very attractive, but it requires huge amounts of concrete. Save the planet, avoid using concrete if you can.

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

Yes!!! It may need a little larger rebar and a little more concrete. We have one buried 28 feet from the top of the dome to the surface of the ground.

[@spectrumboss6696]

Does the foam contain VOC's Several insurers recently quit insuring homes that contained foam insulation?

[@MonolithicDomeInstitute]

The foam once set does not outgas. It is a closed cell foam.