Monolithic Cabin Construction Journal
Posted by mjsouth on January 12, 2009
We have started a new project here at the Monolithic Dome Institute. Monolithic Dome Cabins.
The Monolithic Cabin is a modified Monolithic Dome – like a tunnel with rounded ends. These domes all have a diameter (width) of 12 feet. The total length will depend on the model. The model number designates the total square footage. Thus the Model 150 is 14.3 feet in length. The model 201 (shown here) is 18.5 feet in length. The model 266 is 24 feet in length. All models will be nominal 10′ high from bottom of cross beams to top of roof.
These cabins are designed for many uses. Primarily we expect to sell them for rental units, in our efforts to create more low cost housing that isn’t necessarily “cheap” houses. These Cabins can be shipped anywhere, and setup in a few hours.
These cabins aren’t limited to just homes though. We have been talking about using them for freezers, utility sheds, communication sheds, housing for pipeline workers, etc.
Javier Figueroa is the crew chief on the job, and he has been doing a great job.
I will be taking pictures throughout the construction of the first Monolithic Dome Cabin and putting them up on my Flickr account. So be sure to check them out.
