The Buckminster Dome Home
407 S. Forest Ave, Carbondale, IL 62901
Historic Sites
the Buckminster Fuller Dome, commonly referred to as “The Bucky Dome” by locals. This geodesic dome is Buckminster Fuller’s most enduring legacy.
Buckminster Fuller is considered by many to be the father of the modern sustainability movement. He favored a systems approach to problem solving, and coined the term "synergy" to capture the principle that when one is engaged in cooperative action, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. The geodesic dome, based on a natural pattern of interlocking triangles, is a structure that is considered one of the strongest and most efficient known to humankind. The dome was used as a prototype for all other dome homes that followed and is open for tours.
What's happening nearby...
Sunset Concert Series
Jun 19 @ 7PM
Enjoy one of Carbondale’s most beloved summer traditions, the Sunset Concert Series!
Read more about Sunset Concert Series
Sunset Concerts
Jun 19 @ 7PM
Enjoy one of Carbondale’s most beloved summer traditions, the Sunset Concert Series, on Thursday evenings!
Read more about Sunset Concerts
Fall Farm Crawl
Sep 13 – Sep 14 @ 1PM
Visit local farms. The tour is self-guided, which means that folks can visit whichever farms they choose between 1 and 5 p.m.
Read more about Fall Farm CrawlYou might also be interested...
West Walnut Street Historic District
Carbondale
The West Walnut Street Historic District is a residential historic district centered on part of West Walnut Street in Carbondale, Illinois.
Read more about West Walnut Street Historic District
Woodlawn Cemetery
Carbondale
Woodlawn Cemetery is a cemetery located at 405 E. Main Street in Carbondale, which is known for hosting one of the first Memorial Day celebrations in…
Read more about Woodlawn Cemetery