Richard Buckminster Fuller was an American architect, designer, and inventor, born on July 12, 1895. He is best known for popularizing the geodesic dome, a lightweight and efficient structure that uses a network of triangles to distribute stress evenly. Fuller's innovative ideas aimed to improve living conditions and promote sustainability, making him a significant figure in the fields of architecture and design. Throughout his career, Fuller developed numerous concepts and inventions, including the Dymaxion car and the Dymaxion house, which emphasized efficiency and resource conservation. He was also a prolific author and lecturer, sharing his vision of a better world through technology and design. Fuller's work continues to influence architects and environmentalists today.