R. Buckminster Fuller’s greatest invention
The American Institute of Architects awarded R. Buckminster Fuller a gold medal, acclaiming his invention, the geodesic dome, as "the strongest, lightest and most efficient means of enclosing space known to man".
Q: What is a frequency?
A: When talking about domes, frequency refers to the number of pieces that each edge of the base figure is divided into in the process of triangulating its sides.
Click here for more FAQ'sIn the 1940’s, inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician and cosmologist, R. Buckminster Fuller set his intention to solve mankind’s housing problem.
Click here for more HistoryR. Buckminster Fuller–inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, poet and cosmologist was one of the most enlightened mystics of the last century. Fuller was truly a man ahead of his time.
Click here for more info about Sacred GeometryThere are two reasons domes are energy efficient. The ambient airflow inside the dome is continuous, with no stagnant corners, requiring less energy to circulate air and maintain even temperatures.
Click here for more info about Energy EfficiencyNot only is the dome aerodynamic, but it has a dynamic center of gravity that stands strong against wind. Gravitational forces are not linear, but spherical.
Click here for more info about EngineeringGeodesic Domes are the strongest structure known in the architectural world. They cover the most amount of space with the least amount of material.
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