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Picture Dictionary of House Styles in North America and Beyond: Geodesic Dome

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Buckminster Fuller's invention promised to provide affordable, energy-efficient housing for a troubled planet.
Buckminster Fuller's amazing invention

Geodesic Dome

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Developed by Buckminster Fuller in 1954, the Geodesic Dome was promoted as the world's strongest, most economical, lightweight structure. The ingenious engineering of the geodesic dome allows it to cover a wide stretch of space without using internal supports. The geodesic dome design was patented in 1965.

Geodesic Domes are ideal for emergency housing and mobile shelters such as military camps. However, the innovative geodesic shape has been adopted for elegant, upscale housing.

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