Vedic Architecture Presentation —
A Holistic Approach to Sustainability
Held April 9, 2006,
Rye Town Hilton,
Rye Brook, NY
Vedic architects, developers and homeowners spoke to a crowded room at the Rye Town Hilton on April 9, 2006, and many more listened in by conference call. Purpose: to hear the latest developments in Maharishi Vedic Architecture.
Speakers
• His Highness Dr. Paul Potter, Raja of New York, will present a special message from Maharishi for the New York Domain. Raja Paul spoke about the historic inaugurations this year of the World Capital of Peace in the Brahmasthan of India and in the Brahmasthan of America, and explained the significance in Vedic Architecture of the geographical center point of a country. Raja Paul spoke about Maharishi’s plans for the reconstruction of the New York Domain, including an upcoming tour by Dr. Morris and Dr. Hartmann of the newly acquired Vastu properties in the New York Domain.
Following Raja Paul’s presentation, speakers included:
• ROB FOUDRAY— Three months at the World Capital of Peace in the Brahmasthan of India. Vastu Co- Director of the New York Domain. (see slides)
• RICHARD QUINN—The Plans for the New York Domain: what everyone can do to take full advantage of this precious Knowledge of creating homes and offices in tune with Natural Law. • Director of Development for New York Vastu buildings and communities including residential, commercial, and agricultural.
• JOHN ADAMS— Planning with Raja Paul in MERU Holland under Maharishi s guidance, for the renovation of the Global Country of World Peace landmark office building at 70 Broad Street in the heart of the Financial District in New York City, to house a special exhibition on Total Knowledge and a Parliament of World peace. Architect and President of Studio Azure in Westchester (See slides)
• ELIZABETH TAGGART— The personal joy and experience of Living in Vastu and building Vastu • Owners of three Sthapatya Ved Homes including the first Vedic home in New York which is currently in development. (see slides)
• JEFFREY ABRAMSON—The Application of Sthapatya Ved for Corporations and Developers for Creating Health, Wealth and Wisdom• Partner, Tower Companies, Rockville, MD, A leader in green development for commercial properties, Mr. Abramson is currently overseeing the development of Tower II, the world’s largest commercial application of the most advanced green environmental technologies along with the ancient Vedic design principles of orientation, placement, and proportion. (see slides)
• RICHARD BIALOSKY via telephone — The Knowledge of Vastu, the fulfillment of Architecture, Planning a community or Peace Colony according to the principles of Nature's Intelligence (by telephone) • An Award winning architect specializing in Vedic architecture and a leader in green community development and non toxic building materials in the U.S. Mr. Bialosky is currently involved in the development of Mandala Club, in Vero Beach—combining the age-old principles of Vedic architecture; non-toxic, health-promoting construction protocols; environmental sensitivity; and an emphasis on planning techniques that promote a sense of community. (see slides)
Links to related websites:
Worldwide: http://www.sthapatyaveda.com
http://www.vastu-vidya.org
North America: http://www.mgc-vastu.com
