Michael Atman, author and photo artist, has a theme that is prevalent throughout his work: logic is the basis for all understanding, and truth is the beacon to guide humanity to a better tomorrow. Believing humanity has a future is paramount to human survival. The theme is evident in his fiction, works of near future adventure that deal with futuristic technologies, invading aliens, a wayward planet, and dreams to save Earth. The theme is also the basis in his ongoing nonfiction, Building umPODS (Unishell Modular Permacast Optimal Detached Superstructures). Making individuals independent and secure from the risks of disasters, pandemics, famine, economic instability, terrorism and warfare are the goals of creating superstructures built to last for thousands of years. The umPODS concept goes beyond the technological aspects and delves into the rationale of a sustainable existence where autonomous structures become the future sanctuary of man’s existence. The prototype hexagonal design is highly adaptable to high-density cohousing, yet in clustered layouts will create more open land within communities. The concept includes modular interior walls, which will house heating, cooling, and lighting plus storage space, seating and other amenities, self-contained plumbing fixtures that will recycle water, and solar power with kinetic energy storage. Future solutions through technology will produce NetZero superstructures adaptable to both residential and commercial building.

Enjoy the many free downloads, PDF and JPEGs, science fiction, nonfiction, digital photo art and wallpaper. Silent Wave, Silent Rising, Silent Landing, Harvesting Terra, Planet Passing, The Future Teller, and Building umPODS (Unishell Modular Permacast Optimal Detached Superstructures) are all available to visitors and members.

Photo Art digital composites are being added to this site, so please visit often. Albums include dramatic arches, spires and cliffs of Arches National Park, the Klondike Bluffs, Herdina Park, Court House Wash, Canyonlands, and other features of the great Colorado Plateau. Also, you will find additional Photo Art of other “grandscapes” including the Pacific Coast, Colorado, Wyoming, and a visit to the more intimate world of macro.

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