In the early 20th century R.Buckminster Fuller was looking for ways to improve human shelter. He wanted to make a shelter that was comfortable, efficient, economically available and something that would be technologicaly modern.
Buckminster Fuller acquired some experience in the building industry and discovered that the traditional practices and perceptions severely limit changes and improvements in construction practices. Fuller carefully examined and improved interior structure equipment, including the toilet (similar to the ones now used in airplanes), the shower (which cleans more efficiently using less water), and the bathroom as a whole. He studied structure shells and devised a number of alternatives, each less expensive, lighter, and stronger than traditional wood, brick, and stone buildings.
Most of this was achieved due to the much needed rise of newer building materials, as well as his structures used the principal of tension rather than compression.
In 1944 the United States suffered a housing shortage. This is when the geodesic dome came into light. It was a single family dwelling that could be produced rapidly and could be installed anywhere.
References:
https://www.bfi.org/about-fuller/big-ideas/geodesic-domes
http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20140613-spaceship-earth-a-game-of-domes
By: Mark Girton
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