Choosing a Site for Your Dome Home Monolithic Dome overlooking a Pond — The easiest place to build a Monolithic Dome is on a nice flat piece of land with good drainage. But a Monolithic Dome is so versatile, it can be constructed on a limitless number of sites. On a Hillside — A Monolithic Dome can be built on a hill or mountainside, a valley or even over water. In a Forest — A Monolithic Dome can be designed to blend into and complement any environment.