Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Mike South is the owner of Monolithic Dome Institute and the son of David B. South, the pioneering inventor behind monolithic concrete dome construction. Raised in a family that challenged conventional building methods, Mike grew up around innovation, spray foam, and large-scale structural design from an early age.
Today, he carries on that legacy by helping lead one of the most unique building systems in the world, structures that are stronger, more energy efficient, and more durable than traditional buildings. Monolithic domes have been built in dozens of countries and are used for homes, schools, storage facilities, churches, and tornado shelters.
In this episode, Mike shares the incredible origin story of how his family helped change construction, why domes are so effective, and what the future of building could look like if the industry was willing to think differently.
Mike South is the owner of Monolithic Dome Institute and the son of David B. South, the pioneering inventor behind monolithic concrete dome construction. Raised in a family that challenged conventional building methods, Mike grew up around innovation, spray foam, and large-scale structural design from an early age.
Today, he carries on that legacy by helping lead one of the most unique building systems in the world, structures that are stronger, more energy efficient, and more durable than traditional buildings. Monolithic domes have been built in dozens of countries and are used for homes, schools, storage facilities, churches, and tornado shelters.
In this episode, Mike shares the incredible origin story of how his family helped change construction, why domes are so effective, and what the future of building could look like if the industry was willing to think differently.
