Fly's Eye Dome

In 1965, Buckminster Fuller patented the Fly’s Eye Dome, an "autonomous dwelling machine."

Hand-built prototypes emerged in 1977, and by 1983, fiberglass spheres in 12-foot, 24-foot, and 50-foot sizes were created. Although Fuller passed away before fully realizing his vision, the Monohex design is considered a precursor to today’s green building movement.

In 2011, Craig Robins acquired the 24-foot prototype for exhibition, inspiring a key element in the Miami Design District. In 2012, The Buckminster Fuller Institute collaborated with Goetz Composites, ConformLab, and DRDesign to complete Fuller's vision using advanced technologies and materials.

They were commissioned to produce a state-of-the-art Fly’s Eye Dome, now a prominent feature in the Miami Design District.