We Built Spaces for Efficiency, Not Humans | Amir Equbal | TEDxMountcrest Academy

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In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, he explores how architecture influences human behavior, emotions, learning, connection, and wellbeing — from classrooms and homes to cities and communities. Through personal stories, innovative school designs, and sustainable community concepts, he challenges one important question: Are modern systems truly designed for human wellbeing… or only for efficiency? This is more than a talk about buildings. It is a conversation about humanity, connection, and the future of how we live. Mohd Amir Equbal is the Founder of Minimal Muslim Design Studio and serves as the Principal Designer at Basira Studio. A graduate of Jamia Millia Islamia with a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), he is passionate about intentional, human-centered design that blends simplicity, culture, and purpose. From a small town in Bihar to shaping meaningful architectural experiences, his work explores how spaces silently influence emotions, behaviour, and identity. Through thoughtf

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