Dear Customer,
Would your organization like to save hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars in capital and operating costs?
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the monolithic building system to your organization. I believe that it is the best building product for many applications,but it is especially well suited for uses where large open spaces are at least a part of the finished structure. This would include churches, schools, gymnasiums, arenas... even jails!
The dome technology system is one of the most advanced and superior building systems. Some of the dome designs may look quite traditional in some of its versions and not at all like a dome. However, if the true dome shape should not ultimately be acceptable to traditionalists, then variations of this design can be easily accomplished.
Benefits of Building a Monolithic Dome
- It is very cost
effective. The complete shell can be constructed
for $30-35 per square foot. Large shells in excess of 120
feet in diameter will be in the range of $20-24 per
square foot. A completely finished building can be done
for $65-70 per square foot or even less.
In a recent comparison, the conventional construction proposal for a parochial high school gymnasium and chapel/auditorium came to $1.7 million for the shell. The monolithic proposal for two domes (a gym and a separate chapel/auditorium) was submitted at $919,000 for the shells!
- Energy efficiency. This
is probably the most energy efficient building that can
be constructed due to its shape and materials. It has
routinely required less than 50% of the energy required
by a traditional building using the latest code R values.
We have had buildings that used 75% less energy! A church
in Houston, TX paid for its entire building through
energy savings over 14 years.
Due to the shape of the building it contains 1/3 less cubic footage than a normal building of the same square footage. The entire shell of the building is equivalent to an R-65.The concrete and foam panel acts like a large heat sink or thermos bottle to minimize heat and cooling needs. The building is completely monolithic with no thermal breaks. The R-65 efficiency is accomplished, we believe, to the fact that this building is the only thermally active construction widely used. It is constantly extracting heat BTU's from the earth.
- Fire safety. The shell
of the building will simply not burn. Contents that
are flammable will of course be lost, but the basic
structure will not be damaged. In a recent fire, the
contents of the building were lost, but the basic
structure was unaffected.
- Fire insurance. Costs
for building coverage have been experienced at 10-25% of
the rates for a conventional structure!
- Strength. This the
strongest building that I know about. A typical building
will be damaged when weather forces exceed 50 pounds per
square foot. A hurricane may have forces in the 100-200
pound level, while a tornado exerts 400 pounds or more of
force. The basic shell of this dome can withstand forces
in excess of 10000 pounds per square foot. Actual
strength will depend on the design utilized.
- Speed of construction.
The entire shell on an existing foundation can be erected
in 7-10 days or less. This fully insulated shell then
allows remaining work to be completed in any weather.
(Curing will require 3-4 weeks however)
- Design flexibility. The
building may take on several different shapes
including overlapping several units. The outside
shell material may be completed in any color, although
four colors including white and cream are standard. The
shell material may be perfectly smooth or a design using
what looks like a multitude of small domes fused
together may be done. Several "domes" can be overlapped
to create a building of most unique architecture.
- Design efficiency. The
inherently round shape of the building allows the
greatest space in a building to be erected on a given
piece of land. (A circle contains the most square footage
of any design shape) Thus, parking space is maximized and
future expansion needs may be most effectively
accommodated.
- Environmentally sound. The use of wood and other perishable building materials may be minimized. Cement, steel, and foam are the basic "ingredients" of this design. This also contributes to many of the previously mentioned benefits.
Churches...
- Acoustics. Most modern
church buildings today I have found to be very "dead" for
musical resonance. This building is very "live". In fact,
carpeting and padded pews are advisable to prevent
excessive echoes.
- Parishioner or audience esthetics. As mentioned the sound is full and complete at every seat. The view is good from every seat as well since no supporting columns are required and seating design is in a 180 degree arrangement around the alter or stage. Everyone feels a part of what is going on and are participants.
I hope that these factors give an indication as to why I believe that any building project, especially churches and other large facilities, should be constructed using the patented monolithic shell method.
I would be delighted to review the possibilities with you. If you need more information at any time, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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