> [!custom-soil-type]- Note Details > - Growth stage: [[soil ✨]] > - Type: [[Term]] > - Tags: [[buckminster fuller]] Tensegrity is a term coined by Buckminster Fuller to describe a structural system that is composed of a combination of tension and compression elements. In a tensegrity structure, the compression elements (such as struts or bars) do not touch each other, but instead are held in place by a network of tension elements (such as cables or wires). This creates a stable and flexible structure that can distribute forces evenly and adapt to changes in its environment. Tensegrity structures are often found in nature, such as in the cellular structure of the human body or the shape of a spider's web, and have been applied to various fields, including architecture, engineering, and design.