Climatron Geodesic Dome, St Louis, Missouri, 1960. Architect: Richard Buckminster Fuller

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The Climatron geodesic dome and rainforest conservatory was dedicated in October 1960, replacing an old house built in 1913. The structure incorporates principles established by innovative architect R. Buckminster Fuller and was the first application of geodesic engineering for a greenhouse. The dome is 70 feet high and 175 feet in diameter, permitting tall palm trees to tower majestically above the tropical vista of streams, waterfalls and 1,200 different species of exotic trees and plants. Temperature ranges from 64 to 74 degrees and average humidity is 85 per cent.

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Location: USA
Photo credit: © Martin Jones / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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