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Flying Concrete
Steve Kornher of Flying Concrete is one of the world’s best thin shell builders. He works with lightweight concrete and a wide range of sculptural mixes. Keep reading…
Lloyd Turner’s ballon Form Invention
As a young architect in the 1960′s, Lloyd Turner dreamed of curves and concrete in architecture. He pursued an idea to step away from the widespread use of wood framing, and designed an inflated balloon form for thin shell concrete structures. Keep reading…
How to build a Lloyd Turner Balloon Form
We are dedicating this page to the do-it-yourself balloon form dome builder. Owner / builder domes are possible, especially for those who want to build their own airforms. Keep reading…
Monolithic Dome Style Construction
We’ve also been following the construction of a Monolithic Dome south of Eugene, Oregon. This dome uses balloon form technology to make the shape of the structure. Keep reading…
Thin Shell Concrete Frm Work
Thin shell concrete formwork is just one uses Mike has found for the stucco sprayer. He also uses the sprayer for vertical carved concrete and spraying pre-mixed GFRC. His creations have been inside and on the cover of Concrete Decor magazine and also achieved first place awards for national counter top competitions. Keep reading…
Wallace Neff, Airform Dome Pioneer
In the history of balloon forming, there are many people that have influenced my learning and appreciation of the possibilities.Wallace Neff was one of the most influential Southern California architects in the 1940′s. Keep reading…
Stucco Sprayer for Walls
The Tirolessa USA Stucco Sprayer can be used for applying plaster, shotcrete, papercrete, earthen mixes, plastering a stucco house, traditional one coat or three coat stucco, GFRC, stamped concrete, stucco fences, organic sculptures, and more!
Wall & Ceiling Stucco Sprayer
The new Wall and Ceiling Combination Sprayer has a stainless steel hopper for unmatched durability. The unique hopper angle and overflow flap allows for application on ceilings or higher areas. It can be used to spray mortar, plaster, small scale shotcrete, papercrete, earthen mixes, and more!
3-Hole Plaster Sprayer
The Plaster Sprayer is a favorite tool of concrete artisans and plastering professionals. The stainless steel hopper is extremely durable and easy to clean. The extension handle and hopper handle are designed to give you good control, balance and comfort while you are applying material.
