Buckminster Fuller
Buckminster Fuller was a multi-talented American architect, writer, inventor, and philosopher known for his contributions to various fields. He coined the term 'Spaceship Earth' and published numerous books.
Inventor
July 12, 1895
Cancer
July 01, 1983
87
Milton, Massachusetts
Buckminster Fuller, born on July 12, 1895, was a multifaceted American innovator known for his work as an architect, inventor, futurist, systems theorist, writer, designer, and philosopher. He gained fame for inventing the geodesic dome, an efficient spherical structure with various applications. Among his most renowned works are “Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth,” “Synergetics,” and “Spaceship Earth.” Fuller made significant contributions to mathematics, philosophy, and sustainability, and was a prolific author and lecturer. He received numerous awards and honors for his impact on science and society. He also introduced terms like “Spaceship Earth” and “Dymaxion” and had other notable achievements, such as the Fly’s Eye Dome and the 1934 Dymaxion 4 Door Transport, a three-wheeled vehicle. Buckminster Fuller passed away on July 1, 1983.