HISTORY

The geodesic dome was founded by R. Buckminster Fuller. It is the lightest, strongest and the most cost effective construction. The larger the project the more effective it becomes as it allows you to create a larger floor space that is not obstructed by internal support. Due to its light weight and simplicity in design it's quick to construct. In 1957, a geodesic dome auditorium in Honolulu was put up so quickly that 22 hours after the parts were delivered, a full house was comfortably seated inside enjoying a concert. Today over 300,000 domes dot the globe.¹

Geodesic Domes are readily accessible to the general public as there are now many companies that provide flat packs that are easy to erect.

1:  Phil Ament, Geodesic Dome, Idea finder, http://www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/geodesicdome.htm, 19/05/2012