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An "active villa" in Verona designed by Ar. Alberto Apostoli produces more energy than it consumes. Check out the subtle and ingenious combination of contextual architecture and innovative technology

Check out this community-driven urban farming concept that opts for a synergetic system in a quest for fresh, organic and uncontaminated produce.

In late 2009, Charles Robinson was able to interview Peter Joseph, the creator of Zeitgeist: The Movie, Zeitgeist: Addendum, Zeitgeist: Moving Forward, several lectures and a presentation; Founder of The Zeitgeist Movement and a friend of Jack Fresco, in his home. He described himself and his life in details in what is likely a rare interview. He was kind enough to provide him with previously unreleased media and video and in turn Charles did his best to create a documentary (albeit kinda poor in quality compared to his work!) that would help express who this person is. Peter Joseph was born in North Carolina to a middle class family. He has said in interviews that his mother's role as a social worker helped shape his opinion and impressions of American life. He later moved to New York to attend art school. Currently he lives and works in New York City as a freelance film editor/composer/producer for various industries. Due to the controversial content of his films and a desire to keep his day job private, he has not released his full name to the public.

Steven Pinker is a Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, the author of several magnificent books about the human mind, and one of the most influential scientists on earth. He is also my friend, an occasional mentor, and an advisor to my nonprofit foundation, Project Reason.Steve's new book is The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined. Reviewing it for the New York Times Book Review, the philosopher Peter Singer called it "a supremely important book." I have no doubt that it is, and I very much look forward to reading it. In the meantime, Steve was kind enough to help produce a written interview for this blog.

Produce Workshop Pvt Ltd designs two novelty stores - Kki Sweets & The Little Dröm Store at School of the Arts (SOTA), Singapore

Department of Architecture at @ku_leuven along with Architecture firm DMOA design a façade that appears 'alive', in that, it produces soundscapes actively engaging with passers-by, and evens nudges them to interact with each other. Check out the full story here…

In his second installation involving architecture and domesticity, renowned @jeanvervillearchitecte explores opposition between black and white producing optical effects that oscillate between reality and abstraction. Check it out here

In an ongoing exploration of its "People, Place, Purpose" design philosophy, Mecanoo distinctly anchors The Place in Taipei drawing inspiration from its local tea producing culture…

Produce.Workshop applies a traditional tailoring technique called 'darting' to retail interior in Singapore; adjudged as the INSIDE World Interior of the Year 2017! Check it out here…

Redwall Design Studio crafts a humble and unpretentious retail experience after a village market scene to establish the Arogya Organic health food store in Bengaluru. Check it out here