Ever wondered how structures like hemispherical climbers in our neighbourhood playgrounds and the Esplanade's iconic mounds came to life? Come, we teach you a new phrase to impress your friends with: geodesic dome. Simply put, a geodesic dome is one comprising struts which follow geodesic lines (the shortest possible line between two points on a sphere or curved surface), resulting.
Dome, sweet dome: Family returns artifacts
Marilyn Halstead The Southern Illinoisan
Feb. 13, 2021
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Thad Heckman carries two of the original chairs from the Buckminster Fuller Dome Home in Carbondale. The Fuller family donated furniture and artifacts from the home, along with nearly 3,500 of Fuller’s books, as part of the ongoing restoration and preservation of the iconic home.Byron Hetzler | Southern Illinoisan (AP)
CARBONDALE (AP) Many people might not be excited to have two large ceramic dogs arrive at their home, but for the members of the R. Buckminster Fuller Dome Not-For-Profit, the dogs and other artifacts that came with them are quite exciting.