Published in Not Blah Blah Blah·PinnedMember-onlyCan we live without clean air?Can we live without clean air? Just hold your breath for a minute and you will know how critical clean air is for life. Vertical gardens, green walls and wall mounted trellis systems can improve air quality, bring nature to our living spaces, and enhance general health and wellbeing. The carbon cycle The…Climate Action3 min readClimate Action3 min read
Published in Next Breakthrough·PinnedMass Customization Through Digital Design, SingaporeThe Future of US Pavilion was built to celebrate SG50, Singapore’s 50th year of independence in 2015. It demonstrated the power of parametric computing from concept to completion. The pavilion’s exterior skin consists of infinite variations made possible by mass customization and direct digital manufacturing. The Future of US Exhibition Pavilion Singapore is a city of…Mass Customization3 min readMass Customization3 min read
Published in Next Breakthrough·PinnedWill touchless technologies cause sensory deprivation?Touchless technologies promote safety through social distancing. However, such technologies do not satisfy human desire for interaction with people, places, and things. As these technologies proliferate, will they cause sensory deprivation? Touchless technologies for access control While channel surfing cable TV the other day, I hit a channel where an angry resident was railing against…Access Control3 min readAccess Control3 min read
Published in Next Breakthrough·PinnedHow self-driving cars will make parking structures obsoleteSelf-driving cars will make on-site parking spaces obsolete causing major disruption to commercial and multi-family residential real estate. As services such as Uber and Lyft embrace self-driving cars, auto ownership will decline, and passengers will demand more curb space for drop-off and pick-up. Paradigm shift in auto ownership Ever wondered why auto ownership became so…Self Drving Cars3 min readSelf Drving Cars3 min read
Published in Next Breakthrough·PinnedHow self-driving cars will exploit public streets for commercial use.In absence of proactive local regulations, self-driving cars will exploit city streets for commercial use. These vehicles will offer dining, retail, entertainment, and other services to passengers without paying commercial rent. They will redefine city life, disrupt real estate industry and reduce investments in public infrastructure. Self-driving cars Self-driving cars are here…Self Driving Cars2 min readSelf Driving Cars2 min read
Published in Travel Memories·Mar 4Member-onlyFree eBook for Limited Time Only — Mimamsa Diary: Reflections on Memorable ArchitectureA recently published book — Mimamsa Diary: Reflections on Memorable Architecture — will be available for free for five days only from March 4th to 8th on Amazon’s web site. This book was published as a Kindle eBook on September 16, 2022. Mimamsa Diary is a collection of short essays…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Published in Travel Memories·Mar 3Member-onlyPostcard Greetings from Adalaj, India.A simple act of fetching water on a hot Sunny day becomes a delightful architectural experience at the stepped well of Adalaj in India. This stepped well was built by Mohammed Begda in 1499 AD and has become a wonderful place of refuge for weary travelers. Greetings from Adalaj, India. …Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Mar 2Member-onlySelling on Gum Road — Start your Business JourneyGum Road is an online e-commerce portal that helps creators sell their products such as eBooks, Photographs, artwork, memberships, courses etc. They take a small cut of every sale. There are no monthly fees or expensive setup fees. It is worth trying if you have never tried it before. Go…Financial Freedom2 min readFinancial Freedom2 min read
Published in Travel Memories·Feb 28Member-onlyPostcard Greetings from Bhavnagar, IndiaWhen people think about India, they think of the Taj Mahal and the colonial capital of New Delhi. But there are countless other places of historical, religious and majestic significance. Bhavnagar is one such place on the western coast of Gujarat State in India. It offers rich history, shoreline and…Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
Published in Travel Memories·Feb 27Member-onlyPostcard Greetings from San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco is known for its cultural, financial, and commercial significance. It is a popular tourist destination. The city is famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, steep streets, and Alcatraz Island. San Francisco has 44 billionaires, most of whom made their fortunes in the tech industry. …Travel2 min readTravel2 min read
