R. Buckminster Fuller
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| R. Buckminster Fuller | |
| Born | July 12, 1895; USA |
| Died | July 01, 1983; USA |
| Firms | Fuller and Sadao |
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Projects
- Union Tank Car Company Dome, at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1958.
- US Pavilion at Expo '67, at Montreal, Canada, 1967. GreatBuildings page
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Discussion
(Fuller b. July 12 1895; d. July 1, 1983)
Buckminster Fuller invented the geodesic dome, and a wide range of other paradigm-shifting machines and structural systems. He was especially interested in high-strength-to-weight designs, with a maximum of utility for minimum of material. His designs and engineering philosophy are part of the foundation of contemporary high-tech design aesthetics.
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References
- "Bucky Fuller History and Mystery", by D.W. Jacobs, ArchitectureWeek No. 158, 2003.0813, pN1.1.
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