Why a dome

Why a dome? What makes it better?

Now that you know what a Monolithic Dome is, let's look at why a dome is important.

In a word, it's natural. A dome shape is certainly not new, appearing in nature since the beginning of time. A dome is, of course, an arch extending in all directions in a generally round pattern. Humans have used arches in architecture for centuries, and nature uses arches in many places. Both an arch and round structures distribute stresses exerted on thereby making the structure stronger, more resistant to those stresses.

Some examples of arches and domes are the arch of your foot, your skull, turtle shells, nut shells and eggs. Even and egg shells have great strength relative to the minimal amount of material in its thin construction. Eskimo igloos use the dome shape and other cultures have used dome and/or round construction styles for thousands of years for resistance to nature's forces.

Combining the inherent strengths of a dome shape with monolithic fabrication and steel reinforce concrete gives us an unbeatable combination. Maybe now you are beginning to realize why so many people are interested in Monolithic Domes.