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BFI Updates
Tuesday: Michael Ben Eli at Cooper Union
BFI senior advisor Michael Ben-Eli will be presenting Project Wadi Attir at
Cooper Union this Tuesday, May 15th in New York. Sapce is limited, please RSVP.
2012 Challenge Finalists Announced
BFI is proud to announce the finalists for the 2012 Buckminster Fuller
Challenge, each providing a whole systems approach to the world's most
significant challenges!
The 2012 Buckminster Fuller Challenge Award Ceremony
Please join us in New York City, after a day of events with The Cooper Union
Institute for Sustainable Design, Wednesday June 6th.
Trends and Perspectives
'Live Documentary' to Bucky
Here is an account of artist, Sam Green's 'The Love Song of R. Buckminster
Fuller'. A documentary that is performed with a live score by Yo La Tengo.
Fullerenes Increase Lifespans
In a new study, scientists have discovered that when added to the daily diet of
rodent mammals, fullerene molecules or 'buckyballs' doubled their lifespans.
Design for Resilience
As opposed to a bleak outlook on global challenges, the notion of resilience
has begun to trend. This article introduces the thinking toward designing a
resilient future.
Resources
Summer Course: Geometry of Thinking
Minneapolis College of Art & Design is offering a summer-long, online course
called, 'Geometry of Thinking.' It will be lead by Curt McNamara. Read more and
register here.
Fly's Eye Installation
Watch this compelling time-lapse video of the Fly's Eye Dome and Dymaxion Car
installation at the 2011 Design Miami Convention, sponsored by BFI.
Wind Map
Take a look at this beautiful and illuminating map of current wind conditions
across the different regions of the United States.
Video: The Plant, Chicago
Here's a fast yet informative rundown of the zero waste model employed by (2011
Challenge Semi-Finalists) The Plant, a multifaceted green compound in Chicago.
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Events
AIA 2012
The American Institute of Architects Expo 2012 will take place in Washington DC
from May 17th-19th. Explore and register for the event here.
West Coast Event in June
Want to experience our award ceremony on June 6th from the west coast? GENI's
SimCenter presents 'Buckminster Fuller: Lessons Learned and the Impact Today'.
Fuller's Legacy in Black Mountain
Black Mountain College Museum, BFI & UNC Asheville present a 3-day conference
exploring Fuller's Legacy. Remember, there is still time to propose relevant
programming!
Vol. 13 No. 5
Support BFI
The opportunities to do more in extending Bucky's legacy have never been more
abundant. Now is the time to get involved and help ensure the sustainability
and continued growth of BFI. Your financial support, no matter the size, makes
a huge difference. Please support our work today!
Featured Store Item
The Compendium
A collection of many rare and out of print items documenting the amazing
thoughts and inventions of R. Buckminster Fuller. With over 600 pages total,
these originals, reprints and copies from 33 periodicals and publications
represent more than 40 years of public discourse by and about Fuller. It is in
many ways a priceless collection of artifacts for the ardent Bucky collector.
Limited inventory available, see the complete index of the compendium for a
more thorough listing of items. Order at Dymaxion Artifacts!
From the Idea Index
Blue Ventures
2011 Challenge Winners, Blue Ventures works with local communities to conserve
threatened marine environments. Our integrated approach empowers some of the
world's poorest coastal communities to develop conservation and alternative
income initiatives to protect biodiversity and coastal livelihoods. The results
of our work help to propose new ideas to benefit coastal communities
everywhere...
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