tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17555522.post752851563807293113..comments2007-07-10T20:13:28.267-07:00bwhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07541279438184352860noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17555522.post-37261085613875732092007-07-10T20:13:00.000-07:002007-07-10T20:13:00.000-07:00I have been an admirer of the monolithic domes for several years, particularly their resistance to hurricanes and tornadoes.<BR/><BR/>There are a few design changes I would make for different climates, but overall the approach is sound.<BR/><BR/>Inflatables for planetary surfaces such as the moon or Mars might profit from a bit of reinforcement and application of the proper grade of cement/crete from local materials.<BR/><BR/>The domes' ability to be buried under up to 30 feet of earth suggests other terrestrial and extra-terrestrial applications.al finhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13739269791915017382noreply@blogger.com