Richard Buckminster Fuller: A Life of Innovation Richard Buckminster Fuller (July 12, 1895 – July 1, 1983) was an American architect, systems theorist, writer, designer, inventor, philosopher, and futurist. He remains a profoundly influential figure in 20th-century design and thought. Early Life and Education Born in Milton, Massachusetts, Fuller’s early life was marked by intellectual curiosity and a rebellious spirit. He attended Milton Academy and briefly studied at Harvard University, from which he was twice expelled for his unconventional behavior and lack of focus on traditional acad…