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R. Buckminster Fuller (1895 – 1983) was an American architect, inventor, futurist, and humanitarian whose innovations continue to shape sustainable design and planetary thinking.
Best known for inventing the geodesic dome and introducing the concept of Spaceship Earth, Fuller held 28 U.S. patents and influenced generations to pursue synergy between technology and nature.
He envisioned a world where energy, design, and human creativity could uplift every person—where Livingry replaced Weaponry. His legacy lives on through the Buckminster Fuller Institute, One Earth Island, and now, the Livingry Foundation—dedicated to turning that vision into reality for the next century.
Dymaxion
The term "Dymaxion" coined by Buckminster Fuller is a portmanteau of dynamic, maximum, and tension. It represents the concept of achieving "maximum gain of advantage from minimal energy input" and was applied to many of his inventions, including the Dymaxion house and car.
Dynamic: Emphasizes movement and energy.
Maximum: Refers to getting the most output from the input.
Tension: Highlights the structural design principles he used, like those in a geodesic dome, which create strength from a network of tensioned forces.
Overall meaning: The term encapsulates his goal of creating efficient, high-performing designs that use minimal resources and energy