R. Buckminster Fuller and Anne Hewlett Dome Home

The home is a spherical residential structure in Carbondale, Illinois, composed of a network of triangular elements that support each other. The construction shows how mathematical precision can be combined with functional living space.

Architect R. Buckminster Fuller moved into the home in 1960 while teaching at Southern Illinois University and lived there until 1971. During this time, he developed new patents and wrote several books on his ideas.

The home reflects Fuller's belief that living spaces could be shaped by mathematical elegance and practical efficiency. Visitors can see today how the spherical form uses space and how the structure shaped daily life.

The property is currently undergoing restoration to become an educational center featuring Fuller's work. Visitors should check ahead to learn which areas are accessible, as renovation work is still ongoing.

This was the only geodesic dome house that Fuller ever owned and personally inhabited. It owes its special status to being a genuine living experiment by the inventor, not just a theoretical concept.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 37.72528,-89.22306

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:40