The Karsidi dome should be done sometime this week. The workers have paint the interior and exterior of the dome white to save on electricity. They are also laying white tile so the dome looks bright and clean. Tomorrow they will start installing the window and door frames. To view more pictures click here.
When an earthquake struck Indonesia’s Island of Java in May 2006, some communities were harder hit than others. Ngelepen, for example, was devastated by a major landslide that wiped away every structure in town. But thanks to generous assistance from the World Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (WANGO) and Dubai-based Emaar Properties, the Domes For The World (DFTW) Foundation was able to rebuild the community by constructing safe and efficient Monolithic EcoShells. (Continued…)
Survivors of the 2006 earthquake in Indonesia officially took possession of their new Monolithic EcoShell Dome homes this month in a ribbon-cutting ceremony that has made headlines around the world. (Continued…)
Yoss and the workers have started on the Subarkah family dome. The airform is up and the they have finished applying the concrete. This dome will have 1 door and 3 windows. To view more pictures click here. (Continued…)
Yoss and the workers have started building the Purwanto family dome. They have finished setting the rebar and have started applying the concrete. The water supply is very good at this dome so things should move along fast. To view more pictures click here (Continued…)
At the Eko Prayinto dome the workers have finished applying the interior concrete. Now they are installing the concrete ventilation’s and interior walls. To view more pictures click here. (Continued…)
Yoss and the workers have started building the Sarono dome. They are using the foundation from the family’s old home. The footing is complete and they are ready to start laying rebar. To view more pictures click here. (Continued…)
The Suparno family has been adopted and their dome is almost complete. The concrete has been applied to the interior and exterior of the dome. The workers are now building the interior walls. They do not have enough bricks from their old house to finish the walls so they bought 100 concrete blocks. This dome has two bedrooms, a guest room and a dining room. To view more pictures click here. (Continued…)
