Frequently Asked Questions

What does “Livingry” mean?

Livingry is a term coined by R. Buckminster Fuller to describe tools, technologies, and systems that support life rather than destroy it. It represents humanity’s evolutionary shift away from weaponry toward solutions that regenerate and sustain Earth’s ecosystems.

What is the mission of the Livingry Foundation?

Our mission is to advance Fuller’s vision of designing a world that works for 100% of humanity. We support environmental initiatives, sustainable innovation, and systems-based education that empower communities to thrive within planetary limits.

Where is the Livingry Foundation based?

We are headquartered in Santa Fe, New Mexico, focusing on environmental and community impact throughout New Mexico’s diverse ecological and cultural landscapes.

Who founded the Livingry Foundation?

The Foundation was founded by Andrew Ungerleider, a sustainability entrepreneur and founder of Earthstone International, an eco-tech company that turns waste glass into renewable materials.

What kinds of initiatives does the Foundation support?

Livingry Foundation provides grants and guidance to organizations focused on climate action, ecosystem restoration, education, environmental justice, and culturally informed sustainability. Past recipients include Rainforest Action Network, Tides Foundation, and Common Cause Education Fund.

How does Buckminster Fuller’s philosophy influence your work?

Fuller believed humanity could thrive through design science, cooperation, and ecological awareness. We apply his principles — Synergetics, Spaceship Earth, Dymaxion thinking — to modern sustainability challenges, encouraging holistic, life-centered solutions.

What is the Dymaxion World Map?

Fuller’s Dymaxion Map reimagines Earth as one interconnected landmass, free of the distortions and boundaries of traditional maps. It highlights global unity, ecological interdependence, and our shared responsibility as passengers aboard Spaceship Earth.

Can I host a Dymaxion Map installation?

Yes. The Livingry Foundation collaborates with museums, airports, universities, and public venues to install physical and digital Dymaxion exhibits. Contact us to explore options.

How can I support the Livingry Foundation?

You can support our mission by donating, volunteering, partnering on initiatives, or hosting a Dymaxion installation. Visit our Contact page for opportunities to get involved.

Is the Livingry Foundation a nonprofit?

Yes — we are a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing environmentally regenerative and life-supporting projects.

What is Solarpunk?

Solarpunk is an optimistic design and cultural movement imagining a future powered by renewable energy, ecological harmony, and community resilience. It blends sustainability, art, architecture, and social equity — offering a bright, practical alternative to dystopian futures.
It aligns closely with Fuller’s belief that design and imagination can solve global challenges.

What is a utopian future?

A utopian future is a vision of a society that has achieved environmental balance, social equity, economic fairness, and peaceful cooperation.
While utopia doesn’t imply perfection, it represents the aspiration toward systems that allow humanity and nature to flourish together — a central theme in Fuller’s work.

What is a regenerative future?

A regenerative future goes beyond sustainability; it restores ecosystems, replenishes resources, and improves the health of communities.
It is a future where human activity actively heals rather than harms — resonating with Fuller’s vision of creating abundance through intelligent design.

What is dystopia?

A dystopia is a society marked by environmental collapse, resource scarcity, surveillance, exploitation, or authoritarian control.
Dystopian narratives highlight what happens when systems fail — and often serve as warnings about ignoring ecological and social interconnectedness.

How does Livingry differ from utopianism?

Livingry is not theoretical idealism; it is a design science approach grounded in measurable action.
Where utopian ideas imagine a perfect world, Livingry focuses on practical, systemic solutions that move humanity closer to flourishing in real time.

What is “Spaceship Earth”?

Coined by Fuller, Spaceship Earth describes the planet as a shared vessel with finite resources and no manual — requiring cooperation, responsibility, and stewardship from all who live on it.
This concept reinforces our duty to care for the Earth as a closed, interconnected system.

What is Synergetics?

Synergetics is Fuller’s exploration of how systems, energies, and geometries interact in nature. It forms the philosophical and mathematical basis for his work — emphasizing that when elements cooperate, the whole becomes greater than the sum of its parts.
This idea guides our belief in collaborative, cross-disciplinary sustainability solutions.

Why does the Foundation focus on New Mexico?

New Mexico represents a vital ecological and cultural crossroads. Its fragile desert environments, Indigenous knowledge systems, and biodiversity create a unique foundation for regenerative work.
Our local focus reflects Fuller’s belief that global change begins with regional action.

What does the Foundation think the future looks like?

We believe the future is a choice — and that the most inspiring path forward is one rooted in cooperation, renewable energy, ecological wisdom, systems thinking, and compassion.
This is the world of Livingry: abundant, life-supporting, interconnected.