a round, steel-reinforced concrete building known for its energy efficiency, low maintenance, and ability to offer near absolute protection from natural disasters
A monolithic dome (from Greek mono- and -lithic, meaning "one stone") is a structure cast in one piece over a form, usually of concrete or similar structural material. Dome Technology, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, South Industries, Inc. in Menan, Idaho and the Monolithic Dome Institute, in Italy, Texas, are the primary sources of monolithic dome information and training.