San Antonio Express-News, Aug 2 Birmingham Business Journal, July 28 East Valley Tribune, June 17. North Texas Fall Home Improvement Show, Dallas Convention Center, Sept. 2-4. With a little help from their friends, the Olivers built this Monolithic Dome themselves. Marilyn generously placed glass brick throughout their dome, which operates strictly on solar power, with radiant heat generating adequate warmth. Linda chose native Texas plants such as crepe myrtle, a desert willow tree and other local flowers and utilized available rocks for borders and a small fountain just outside her front door.
Lattice work provides a private entryway.
Her home features one bedroom set apart from the main living area by a partial wall, a bathroom, a full kitchen with washer and dryer. When asked about the small space, Linda said, The security and comfort are my favorite features of the dome and besides that the space is just right for one person. Small Monolithic Domes rent easily. Building this home has become a family project for the Cunninghams. His wife Cindy and each of their seven children have contributed by laying the outer rock walls and helping out where needed.