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ABOUT BFI<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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THE 2014 FULLER CHALLENGE IS OPEN!<\/h2>\n
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The Buckminster Fuller Institute formally announces the\u00a0Call for Proposals<\/a>\u00a0to the 2014 Fuller Challenge. Recognized as \u201cSocially-Responsible Design\u2019s Highest Award\u201d, the Challenge invites activists, architects, artists, designers, entrepreneurs, students and planners from all over the world to submit their innovative solutions to some of humanity\u2019s most pressing problems. A $100,000 prize is awarded to support the development and implementation of one outstanding strategy. Entries will be accepted until April 11, 2014.<\/p>\n

WINNING CRITERIA: IMPACTING 100%<\/h3>\n

Buckminster Fuller called for a design revolution to\u00a0\u201cto make the world work for 100% of humanity, in the shortest possible time, through spontaneous cooperation, without ecological offense or the disadvantage of anyone.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Answering this call is what the Fuller Challenge is all about.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winning entries<\/a>\u00a0for the last six years have applied a rare combination of pragmatic, visionary, comprehensive and anticipatory thinking to tackling issues as broad as urban mobility, coastal restoration and innovation in biomaterials packaging. BFI has created an application process for entry to the Fuller Challenge in which global changemakers grapple deeply with a\u00a0unique set of criteria<\/a>. Internationally renowned\u00a0jurors and reviewers<\/a>\u00a0look for whole systems strategies that integrate effectively with key social, environmental and economic factors impacting each design solution.<\/p>\n

GROWING BENEFITS TO ENTRY<\/h3>\n

\u201cThe Challenge program has defined an emerging field of practice \u2013 the whole systems approach to understanding and solving the interrelated crises facing us. The entry criteria have established a new framework through which to identify and measure effective, enduring solutions to global sustainability\u2019s most entrenched challenges,\u201d said Elizabeth Thompson, Executive Director of The Buckminster Fuller Institute. \u201cWe are committed to further supporting this emergent field through our\u00a0Catalyst Program<\/a>, which provides much needed additional support to select initiatives: mentoring, pro-bono legal services, consideration for fiscal sponsorship, international press coverage, special invitations to present at conferences and exhibitions, and more! We\u00a0partnered with Interface<\/a>\u00a0in 2013 to launch this program, and we could not be more gratified that we are able to continue its development in 2014.\u201d<\/p>\n

FORWARD ON THE CALL!<\/h3>\n

Are you or someone you know working on a holistic solution to make the world work for 100%? Read below for more information on what we are looking for, download the full\u00a0Call for Proposals<\/a>, and\u00a0APPLY<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Deadline for entries is Friday, April 11, 2014, at 5pm EST.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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THE INSPIRATION<\/h3>\n

Buckminster Fuller led a prolific life of research, invention, writing and teaching. He developed a comprehensive systems approach to understanding complex global problems. By rigorously adhering to his unique set of \u201cdesign science\u201d principles, Fuller\u2019s work embodies a deeply attuned ecological aesthetic. Fuller conceived and prototyped new strategies intended to enable all of humanity to live lives characterized by freedom, comfort and dignity without negatively impacting the earth\u2019s ecosystems or regenerative ability. He emphasized that the technology and know-how already exist to successfully surmount our global challenges and advocated \u201cdoing more with less\u201d by increasing the overall performance of every resource invested in a system.<\/p>\n

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR<\/h3>\n

Winning the Fuller Challenge requires more than a stand-alone idea or innovation that focuses on one aspect of a system failure. BFI looks for holistic strategies that demonstrate a clear grasp of the big-picture dynamics influencing your intervention. If a proposal emphasizes a new design, material, process, service, tool or technology, it is essential that it be part of an integrated strategy that deals effectively with key social, environmental and economic factors.
\nBFI seeks initiatives that tackle urgent needs at a range of scales: from macro-strategies that have the potential for widespread, tangible impacts, to local, community-based initiatives with global relevance and replicability. A highly competent project team with the capacity and commitment to move the solution forward for transformative impact is essential.<\/p>\n

Entries must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n