Pensacola beach dome home easily weathers hurricane Ivan

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Dome of a Home, a home constructed almost entirely of reinforced concrete withstood the Ivan hurricane one of the fiercest and deadliest storms ever to hit the Gulf of Mexico. The dome was constructed using building technology developed by the Monolithic Dome Institute, an organization based on Italy, Texas that is dedicated to educating the public on the advantages of dome buildings.

Mexico, Gulf of Mexico, Environmental aspects, Domes, Domes (Structural elements), Hurricane protection, Hurricane Ivan, 2004

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Modern expansion to complement venerable Crocker Art Museum

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An expansion plan for the 122-year-old Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, California will triple the museum's space and will include an auditorium, gallery space and a balcony. The extension will have only three floors to create a visual congruity with the original building. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

California, Art museums, Remodeling and renovation, Sacramento, California

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