The R. Buckminster Fuller Dome Not-For-Profit
An Organization to Restore, Maintain and Promote Fuller's Carbondale Dome Home
The RBF Dome Mission
Our mission is to preserve the original dome home and legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller. To develop and operate a “home museum” within the Carbondale, Illinois Dome Home and chronicle the years during which Buckminster Fuller and his wife Anne lived there. To utilize the Fuller Dome Home Museum as an educational tool to help fulfill Fuller’s vision -
“to make the world work for 100% of humanity in the shortest possible time through spontaneous cooperation without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone.”
Jon Davey
We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of the Fuller Dome Home board president Jon Davey.
Dr. Davey, who was a professor of Architecture at SIU, became President of the dome home in 2012, serving during a during a pivotal and transformative time for the organization. Under his leadership, the restoration of the Dome was completed and plans for a welcoming center were solidified. His affiliation with the Dome and his reverence for Buckminster Fuller was nurtured by his mentor and friend Bill Perk (who passed away in 2022). Jon gave countless hours of his time in service to the Dome, guiding tours, sharing history and telling stories. He shared his enthusiasm for the design theories of Buckminster Fuller with hundreds of students over the years. His absence will be deeply felt.
The Fuller Dome Home Restoration Project
Honoring his legacy, inspiring our future
Restoration of Dome Exterior
Phase I
Tour the Dome!
Restoration of Dome Interior
Phase II
Campaign for New Visitor's Center
Phase III
The Groundbreaking for the new Visitor's Center has inspired many long standing admirers of the effort to help in having Bucky's Home Dome Museum become a beacon for the legacy of Bucky Fuller. Join us in assuring that the Carbondale Home Dome becomes a beacon to the world because now, more than ever, Bucky's message to humanity needs to be heard.
- New Visitor's Center
Ground breaking for the new Visitor's Center.
First step was to remove the building on site that was in disrepair.
Demolition of house previously on site purchased for the new Fuller Dome Home Visitor's Center.
Dead and hazardous trees needed removal.
Construction Manager Ed Cook and John Shannon split and remove logs from the property.
New Donation!
Mary O'Hara and Tom Redmond
"The Groundbreaking for the Dome’s Visitor’s Center was an inspiring event for many. It paid homage, not only to Bucky Fuller, but the hundreds of people who are inspired by his work. They persevere. One Person has our special attention right now is Bill Perk (1927-2022)...visionary, teacher, philanthropist, activist, and loving father and husband. October 24th was to be his 93rd birthday. "
"To honor Bill’s contributions to many, Mary O’Hara and Tom Redmond, will match any donation to the Dome project up to $1,000.00."
"Let’s keep this momentum going. Onwards to the opening of the Visitor’s Center before the next Solar Eclipse in 2024!"
Take a Look!
Keep up-to-date as Bucky's Dome Home in Carbondale continues to make the news.
As items are added to Bucky and Anne's Home Dome, one can begin to again feel their presence, and feel in awe of the tremendous influence Bucky offered with his world vision.
Bill Perk
Last year we mourned the passing of our founding board member, long-time guiding light, and devoted friend Mr. Bill Perk. The Carbondale "Bucky Dome" would not be standing at all if not for the generosity and devotion and compassion of Bill Perk.
The R. Buckminster Fuller Dome Not-For-Profit mission statement at the top of this page was written many years ago. It reflects the commitment made by Bill, a long time colleague and friend of Bucky Fuller.
Bill Perk's vision will continue to be carried forward in earnest, by the members of RBF Dome NFP.
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Aka H. F. W. Perk, WW2 Vet, RAND Emeritus, LOCKHEED Emeritus, ITT Emeritus, SIU Emeritus, Member: ISAER, CESJ, BFI, TSI; AAAS, UCS, SPLC, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc, and a World Citizen
It's a Classic!
Article in the Southern Illinois!
Music Historicity | Album review: Roam Home to a Dome album reignited love for Buckminster Fuller's dome home
This classic album recorded at Bucky Fuller's Home Dome can be purchased on our store. All proceeds go to the restoration project.
Allegra Fuller Snyder | 1927 - 2021
The Bucky Board is very sad to hear of the passing of Allegra Fuller Snyder, the only surviving child of Bucky and Anne Fuller. Our condolences to her children, Alexandra and Jamie.
The loss of Allegra further strengthens our commitment to continue our mission -
To preserve the original dome home and legacy of R. Buckminster Fuller. To develop and operate a “home museum” within the Carbondale, Illinois Dome Home and chronicle the years during which Buckminster Fuller and his wife Anne lived there. To utilize the Fuller Dome Home Museum as an educational tool to help fulfill Fuller’s vision.
Your financial support is needed to secure our success.
Antennae to Experience: What Bucky Fuller Taught Me
Buckminster Fuller's daughter shares a previously unpublished essay and reveals a rarely spotlighted side to the revered thinker.
Allegra Fuller Snyder
Metropolis Magazine | Architecture
Thank you to all who helped make the August 14th Booking signing and Open House at the Dome a huge success!
Copies of Bucky's Dome, by Cary O'Dell and Thad Heckman, can be purchased at
Barnes and Noble Bookstore or from our Online Store.
All proceeds from the book are donated to the RBF Dome NFP.
Buckminster Fuller | Living St. Louis
Nine PBS
Fuller family returns artifacts to Bucky's Dome Home in Carbondale
Southern Illinoisan Newspaper — Many people might not be excited to have two large ceramic dogs arrive at their home, but for the members of the R. Buckminster Fuller Dome Not-For-Profit, the dogs — and other artifacts that came with them — are quite exciting. The foo dogs, or lion dogs, were owned by R. Buckminster . . .
Artifacts puts Fuller Dome restoration close to complete
See the big reveal of the original foo dogs!
Story on WSIL-TV 3
New R. Buckminster Fuller Honors Course to be offered at Southern Illinois University
It’s exciting to announce that Professor Jon Daniel Davey PhD, AIA, President of RBF Dome NFP course proposal, Design Theories of Buckminster Fuller, has been selected to be offered in Fall 2021.
