70th Anniversary of Buckminster Fuller's Geodesic Dome

On June 29th, 1954, Buckminster Fuller was awarded with the United States patent for the Geodesic Dome. 70 years later, on the weekend of June 29th, 2024, the Fuller Dome, Center for Spirituality and Sustainability, on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will be hosting a series of special events to commemorate the occasion. All the events will be held in the miniature earth geodesic dome that Bucky built with his partner Shoji Sadao in 1971 for the SIUE campus. The dome was historically known as the “Religious Center” and today as the Fuller Dome, Center for Spirituality and Sustainability it is working to “promote humanity’s sacred connection to the earth and each other.”

“The Future Happens Under a Dome” • dome lecture • 6/29/24

On Saturday, June 29th, at noon, the Fuller Dome’s Director Benjamin Lowder will take attendees on a deep dive into the history and geometry of geodesic domes. This picture and illustration filled presentation will convey the utility and wonder of this architectural marvel that so efficiently reflects the patterns of natural growth within its structure.

The Fuller Dome is located on the Southern Illinois University campus in Edwardsville Illinois. When you arrive on campus follow Circle Drive around to park in vistor Parking Lot B right next to the dome.

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