At One Community, we are focused on creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible by developing open source, free-shared solutions for food, energy, housing, education, economics, social architecture, and more. Created entirely by an all-volunteer team, our work supports a model that becomes self-replicating and grows into a global collaboration of teacher/demonstration hubs. Through evolving sustainability and global stewardship practices, we design approaches for fulfilled living and regenerating our planet, all with the intention of creating a world that works for everyone—always doing this for The Highest Good of All.

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One Community’s physical location will forward this movement as the first of many self-replicating teacher/demonstration communities, villages, and cities to be built around the world. This is the December 15, 2025 edition (#665) of our weekly progress update detailing our team’s development and accomplishments:
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One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through Highest Good housing that is artistic and beautiful, more affordable, more space efficient, lasts longer, DIY buildable, and constructed with healthy and sustainable materials:
This week, Ajay Adithiya Kumar Elancheliyan Tamilalagi (Mechanical Engineer) continued working on the ventilation system design for the Vermiculture Toilet component of the Earthbag Village. He focused on the Unistruct assembly and ventilation design for the vermicomposting eco-toilet space. He completed the first draft of Karthik’s report, made necessary revisions to his assigned section, and re-ran simulations to update the results. He continued developing the Unistruct report, finalized the analysis setup, and reviewed outcomes for displacement, von Mises stress, and strain under gravity and distributed mass loading. A separate document was created to incorporate updated weight calculations provided by Karthik, which required re-simulation, and Ajay also reviewed issues encountered with the HVAC simulation. In parallel, he continued editing the report while progressing with simulation work. His technical coordination and iterative analysis support creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through open-source, performance-driven design. Below, you’ll find some images of this work.
Baraka Minja (Civil and Environmental Engineer Pr. Eng.) continued working on the Communal Eco-shower and Vermiculture Toilet drawings. He worked on building a paper model to represent the Duplicable City Center foundation connection, focusing on a physical illustration of the structural elements. Baraka used folded paper to depict the diagonal struts and added representations of the connecting channels to show how the components align. Bolt locations were marked using staples, allowing the model to demonstrate how fasteners would be positioned within the structure. This hands-on visualization helped clarify assembly logic and supported creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible by improving understanding of replicable construction systems. See below for some of the images.
Derrell Brown (Plumbing Designer) continued working on the Earthbag Village 4-dome home final MEP report by reviewing feedback from the initial draft and applying updates across multiple sections to improve clarity and alignment with project intent. He revisited the electrical content that had been previously added and expanded it by introducing new sections explaining the selected electrical service, including how the current configuration supports project needs and the practical benefits of the chosen approach. Derrell also began developing additional formulas related to panel sizing methods for inclusion in the report, focusing on clear presentation and consistency with standard electrical design practices. These refinements contribute to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible by making complex infrastructure systems more accessible and reproducible. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.
Fangting Xu (Interior Design Intern) continued working with ADA codes related to building connections for the ADA 3-dome cluster of the Earthbag Village. She hosted the weekly meeting with Baraka and tracked task progress. Fangting reviewed Jae’s feedback on the ADA checklist for the 3-dome cluster and conducted further research on the connected path length between buildings. She also refined the ADA draft within the construction documents for the 3-dome cluster project, supporting creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through inclusive, code-compliant design documentation. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.
Rishi Chakrapani (Mechanical Engineer) continued working on the Vermiculture Toilet. He verified Joseph’s calculations for the force on the drawer and winch and completed the corresponding report. Rishi reviewed feedback from Jae and incorporated it into the sensor selection and handle stress evaluation reports, with both documents updated to reflect the required changes. Errors identified in the earlier FEA of the dumping mechanism were also resolved, and the corrected analysis was integrated into the corresponding report to ensure the results aligned with the intended design criteria. His careful validation and documentation efforts reinforce creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through accurate and transparent engineering analysis. See below for some of the pictures related to this work.
One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through a Duplicable and Sustainable City Center that is LEED Platinum certified/Sustainable, can feed 200 people at a time, provide laundry for over 300 people, is beautiful, spacious, and saves resources, money, and space:
This week, Ariana Virginia Gutierrez Doria Medina (Industrial Designer) continued working on the Duplicable City Center window and door framing by implementing new modifications to the insulation support structure to improve configuration and compatibility with the overall design. She also researched material options aligned with the project’s technical and functional requirements, developed a cost estimate, and defined the cutting layout to support efficient material usage and reduced fabrication waste. Ariana’s work on this open source Duplicable City Center project demonstrates creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the presentation and research highlights below.
Ayushman Dutta (Mechanical Engineer) continued working on the City Center Dome Hub Connector Engineering and DIY manufacturing. He worked on the row 4 spreadsheet assembly drawings and verified dimensions for accuracy. He also made minor corrections to the hub connector model and participated in a team meeting to discuss identified bottlenecks. Ayushman continued updating the row 4 spreadsheet drawings, aligning the formatting with the row 3 structure for consistency, and integrated the assembly process document into the main file, reviewing it to confirm proper integration. This open source Duplicable City Center project demonstrates creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Review the connector analysis visuals below for more details.
Bevan Chiu (Mechanical Engineer Volunteer) continued his work finishing the City Center Eco-spa Designs. He finalized the plumbing assembly for the rectangular spa tub by setting pipe dimensions, creating assembly mates aligned with the AutoCAD drawing, and connecting the plumbing assembly to the overall tub layout. Bevan updated the model to maintain consistent alignment with the design drawings and verified interface points between major piping sections. He also worked on the inventory count for the bill of materials by calculating total pipe lengths, required fittings, and associated materials to support procurement planning. He researched methods for securing floating piping members, including a unistrut with post base mounting. This open source Duplicable City Center project contributes to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. For more details, refer to the image below.
Koushik Chandra Katta (Mechanical Engineer) continued working on the Duplicable City Center design. He worked on the dome cladding design by examining potential materials for installation on the outer surface to help reduce thermal bridging. His work included reviewing cladding options in relation to installation feasibility and thermal performance, along with meeting with Jae to clarify expectations for the mentor role and coordination related to ongoing FEA tasks. Koushik also discussed collaboration points with Shreyas and other team members to align on analysis-related responsibilities. This open source Duplicable City Center project contributes to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the image below for detailed analysis of this work.
Sandesh Kumawat (Mechanical Engineer) continued developing the City Center Eco-spa Designs. He rebuilt the spa hot tub preprocessing workflow in ANSYS Mechanical after identifying limitations in the previous setup and reorganized the full spa assembly, including the steel frame, inner shell, and foundation components, to maintain clean geometry and consistent hierarchy for analysis. Sandesh defined a part-specific meshing approach, applying shell elements for thin components and solid elements for volumetric components, and added local mesh refinements at critical interfaces such as frame connections, panel junctions, and load transfer regions. He reviewed mesh quality using standard element metrics, grouped major contact regions within the assembly, and applied fixed support conditions at the foundation interface to prepare the model for structural analysis. Updated ANSYS files, CAD geometry, and supporting documentation were organized and uploaded to the shared workspace. Discover One Community’s open source Duplicable City Center, which exemplifies creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the visuals below for a closer look.
Shivarama Krishna Revanuru (Mechanical Engineer) continued working on the Duplicable City Center design. He reviewed project files and documentation to understand the design scope, technical background, and current system structure. Shivarama clarified the assigned responsibilities, reviewed the spa cover system requirements and constraints, and began initial design work focused on configuration and mechanical layout. This open source Duplicable City Center project exemplifies creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The images below illustrate aspects of this work.
Shreyas Nagaraj (Design Engineer) made more updates to the City Center Dome Hub Connector Engineering and beams for the Duplicable City Center. He clarified action items and task division related to the spa cover and reviewed an earlier design to understand its structure and identify improvement areas. Shreyas developed updated sketches and models, refined the spa cover design based on those findings, and prepared revised design drafts. He aligned the spa cover model with the updated spa tub structure to maintain consistency with the modified configuration. This open source Duplicable City Center project exemplifies creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. For more details, refer to the image below.
Srujan Pandya (Mechanical Engineer) continued his work on developing the dynamic simulation setup for earthquake analysis updates for the City Center Dome Hub Connector Engineering. Srujan compared AutoCAD 2D and 3D files with the Inventor models used for FEA to ensure consistency across three dome configurations. Structural triangles and related components requiring removal at the cave openings were identified and marked, ensuring the simplified Inventor frame models accurately matched the physical domes shown in the SketchUp files. These elements were color coded in the simplified models to support clear reference during model updates. He also updated the tracking sheet with direct links to the relevant FEA files to support review and verification. The Duplicable City Center demonstrates creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through open source solutions that can guide people. The images below illustrate aspects of this work.
Tianxiang Huang (Mechanical Engineer) continued working on the Duplicable City Center design. Tianxiang completed the analytical heat loss calculations and estimated the heater power requirement, identifying solar heat gain as a key variable that must be defined for accurate performance assessment. His work also included reviewing insulation material options and evaluating Hempcrete as a potential alternative, noting that its compressive strength could allow replacement of cinder blocks in noncritical areas to reduce heat loss to the ground. This open source Duplicable City Center project exemplifies creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. For more details, refer to the image below.
One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through Highest Good food that is more diverse, more nutritious, locally grown and sustainable, and part of our open source botanical garden model to support and share bio-diversity:
This week, the core team continued working on the Master Tools, Equipment, and Materials and Supplies List for the Large-scale Garden, Botanical Garden, and other Highest Good Food components. The team completed the Tools, Equipment, Materials/Supplies List for the Food Forest document, then moved on to the Hoop House document, finalizing summaries for this document and three prior weeks of project comparisons. The Hoop House doc, like other documents, includes fencing requirements to protect against wildlife grazing and crop destruction. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key component of One Community’s open source plans, focused on creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible and exemplifying the organization’s commitment through innovative design and implementation. Below are some images showcasing this work.
Anuneet Kaur (Administrator) continued her focus on the design of the Transition Food Self-sufficiency Plan components of the Highest Good food initiative. She continued working on the Food Procurement and Storage webpage and completed the Sustainable Food Nutrition Calculations and Food Self-Sufficiency Transition Plan webpages. Anuneet integrated Jae’s feedback and completed the SEO optimization of the Omnivore Rice, Vegan Potato, Sustainable Food Nutrition Calculations, and Food Self-Sufficiency Transition Plan webpages, achieving an SEO score of 90 or above. She ensured that each page followed updated formatting guidelines, corrected inconsistencies, and optimized all links for SEO across the recipe sections. She also reviewed titles, spacing, and layout alignment to maintain consistency throughout the Food Web project. Additionally, Anuneet ensured all team members were included in the live blog task and identified any missing participants. She reviewed Yulin’s infographic on sustainable research and provided detailed, constructive feedback. Anuneet fulfilled administrative responsibilities by editing summaries and collages for the Highest Good Society, Highest Good Education, and Core Teams, and reviewed fellow admin submissions to ensure completeness and accuracy. Her work contributes to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Below are some images showcasing her work.
Chelsea Mariah Stellmach (Project Manager) continued working on the Transition Food Self-sufficiency food and inventory tracking software plans. She transitioned the kitchen management inventory software into the next phase following consultation with Jae, aligning on scope, priorities, and readiness to move forward. Chelsea began active collaboration with Bhanu, the engineer, to build the software from initial development through early implementation, translating prior planning and design work into technical execution. She met with Bhanu to clarify requirements, address open questions, and confirm expectations around functionality, structure, and development approach to ensure shared understanding of the direction forward. In parallel, Chelsea organized project documentation by adding all of Ravikumar’s Figma files to the shared Dropbox folder to support clear record keeping, version control, and ease of access for current and future contributors involved in the project. As an essential aspect of One Community’s open source goals, the Highest Good Food initiative supports creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The following images provide a view of her contributions.
Gayatri Pandkar (Architect) continued writing content for the various components of the Aquapini and Walipini aspects of the Highest Good Food initiative. She looked into plants and trees that would work well for the Walipini 3 structure and added them to the SketchUp model, adjusting their placement for optimal layout. Gayatri also started working on the people space, focusing on basic organization and how the plants affect movement, use of space, and how everything comes together in the design. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key part of One Community’s open source platform, focused on sustainable, participatory development, and creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Visual examples from her work are presented below.
Japneet Kour (Volunteer Architect) continued contributing to the Highest Good Food initiative. She updated wall and column textures for the Walipini Frost Free Arid Zone desert house to align with current design requirements, applying revisions as required. Japneet also added plant assets to the Walipini 3 tropical house based on the referenced report, adjusting species placement and density to match the documented guidance, organizing assets within the project files, and verifying that the changes reflected the specified environmental conditions and visual standards used for the model. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key part of One Community’s open source platform, focused on sustainable and participatory development while creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Visual examples from her work are presented below.
Jay Nair (BIM Designer) continued developing the Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting documents. He continued working on the standardization of the project documentation related to the lighting energy calculations for Greenhouse Walipini 1. Jay focused on aligning calculation content with the established document structure, ensuring consistency in formatting, terminology, and data presentation. He reviewed calculation sections to maintain clarity, updated headings and tables as needed, and adjusted the layout to better reflect the current scope and organization of the lighting energy analysis. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key part of One Community’s open source platform, focused on sustainable and participatory development while creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See below for pictures related to this work.
Nitin Parate (Architect) continued contributing to the Aquapini and Walipini renders and layout graphics. The structural design of the Walipini was studied to understand its construction principles, with some aspects identified for further clarification. Nitin prepared a basic Walipini section based on available study material and data from the project website to establish a starting point for ongoing work. Rendering of the Walipini 2 section began after setting up the base file, and work is currently in progress on adding visual layers and developing the section further. Construction sections are being developed in line with Jae’s suggestions, while existing sections are being reviewed to check consistency, accuracy, and alignment with overall project requirements. The Highest Good Food initiative is a key part of One Community’s open source platform, promoting regenerative and participatory development while creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Images below showcase his contributions.
Pallavi Deshmukh (Software Engineer) continued working on the Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting web details. She completed one interview and submitted the required details. Pallavi continued content from Gayatri’s work and incorporated that material into the Aquapini and Walipini Planting and Harvesting page. She edited images based on the specified requirements so they could be included on the page, reviewed the full page using Jae’s feedback, and submitted it for review. Pallavi also created new content for blog 664 and collaborated with her teammates by reviewing their suggestions and incorporating feedback to maintain a consistent and clear final version. In alignment with One Community’s open source objectives, the Highest Good Food project integrates creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible into a larger vision of regenerative living. Her contributions are highlighted in the collage below.
Shivangi Varma (Architectural Designer and Planner) continued the redesign of the Highest Good Food overall presentation, currently focused on the Aquapini and Walipini masterplan render. She coordinated with the architect volunteer to align next steps, deliverables, and pending graphics for the HGF Infrastructure projects while incorporating feedback to complete final updates to the masterplan render. Shivangi finalized the Zenipini, Aquapini, and Walipini structure package, including landscape and planting details and the furniture layout. She completed the overall HGF Infrastructure masterplan with furniture details across all three structure types and began producing the remaining graphics for the Highest Good Food Infrastructure in coordination with the architect volunteer. The Highest Good Food initiative plays a leading role in One Community’s open source platform by promoting sustainable and participatory development, focused on creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Below are visuals highlighting this work.
One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through Highest Good energy that is more sustainable, resilient, supports self-sufficiency and includes solar, wind, hydro and more:
This week, the core team continued contributing to the Highest Good Energy initiative. They reviewed the Highest Good Energy page and integrated the energy needs analysis summaries into the page. The team also finished reviewing the climate battery report, examined the food software mock-ups, and provided feedback on images related to the most sustainable options for insulation, paints, urinals, windows, and lighting. The Highest Good Energy initiative plays a leading role in One Community’s open source platform by promoting sustainable and participatory development, focused on creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Below are images related to this project.
One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through Highest Good education that is for all ages, applicable in any environment, adaptable to individual needs, far exceeds traditional education standards, and more fun for both the teachers and the students. This component of One Community is about 95% complete with only the Open Source School Licensing and Ultimate Classroom construction and assembly details remaining to be finished.
With over 8 years of work invested in the process, the sections below are all complete until we move onto the property and continue the development and open sourcing process with teachers and students – a development process that is built directly into the structure of the education program and everything else we’re creating too:
This week, Prudhvi Marpina (Data Analyst) continued developing the Highest Good Education software platform, concentrating on Phase 4: marketing, promotion, and administrative activities. He worked primarily on Highest Good Network Phase 5 governance and decision-making software in his role as the development administrator by reviewing the entire Phase 5 document, coordinating with other development administrators, clarifying questions with leadership, and outlining the structure and next steps required to move the phase into active development. Prudhvi then supported Phase 4 software management by reviewing task assignments and Level 1 and Level 2 testing items, checking whether action items had the required reviews for merging, following up with developers on pending items, and updating the Phase 4 document to reflect current statuses. He also managed BlueSky social media activities by updating the analytics dashboard, maintaining the weekly volunteer tracker with current performance data, and scheduling upcoming posts using the established content planning process. In addition, he supported administrative efforts by updating the weekly blog entry and providing feedback on the administration team’s work as part of new administrator training support. Through these activities, he supported One Community’s commitment to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The images below highlight his contributions.
One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through a Highest Good society approach to living that is founded on fulfilled living, the study of meeting human needs, Community, and making a difference in the world:
This week, the core team completed over 31 hours managing volunteer work reviews, handling emails, overseeing social media accounts, supporting web development, and identifying and integrating bug fixes for the Highest Good Network. The team also interviewed and onboarded new volunteer team members. Additionally, they produced and integrated the video above, which highlights how creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible serves as the foundation of One Community’s broader mission. The following images showcase highlights of this work.
Jaiwanth Reddy Adavalli (Project Manager) continued developing the Job Applicants page and key components of the Highest Good Network. He tested multiple pull requests of components in various parts of the HGN Software and created new action items to develop additional components. He met with Rajrajeshwari to discuss new features and finalize the action items in the listing and bidding dashboard. Jaiwanth tracked updates in software team management documents to support task management and, as a member of the pull request review team, reviewed submissions from the volunteer team assigned to him. This work supports One Community’s commitment to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The images below highlight his contributions.
Rajrajeshwari Gangadhar Sangolli (Data Analyst) continued working on Google Ads management and strategy evolution of the Highest Good Network. She focused on content delivery, coordination, and campaign planning across multiple initiatives. Blog 664 was completed by covering steps one through four for eleven volunteers, and she added task details for charts to improve clarity and enable conversion into dashboard tasks. Rajrajeshwari scheduled a meeting with Jaiwanth, adjusted tasks, and updated the Figma file to reflect agreed designs. She also coordinated with Prudhvi to clarify documentation details and review the Phase 4 deliverables. This project supports One Community’s commitment to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The images below highlight key aspects of her work.
Yagna Reddy Badvel (Data Analyst and Team Administrator) continued working on the Summary Dashboards and Weekly Report page on the Highest Good Network. He audited Phase 2 of the HGN Bugs & Features tracking system, checking for missing fields, outdated statuses, formatting issues, and broken links, and updated task descriptions and filters to keep it current. Yagna also completed weekly administration tasks by reviewing team submissions, providing feedback, updating tracking tables, and supporting blog preparation. This work supports One Community’s commitment to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The images below highlight his contributions.
The Administration Team’s summary, which covers their work on the Highest Good Network, was managed by Prudhvi Marpina (Data Analyst) and includes Anusha Gali (Software Engineer), Ashutosh Mishra (Software Engineer), Divanshu Bakshi (Team Admin), Indra Anuraag Gade (Software Engineer and Team Administrator), Keerthana Chitturi (System Administrator), Neeharika Kamireddy (Data Analyst), Olawunmi “Ola” Ijisesan (Administrative and Management Support), Olimpia Borgohain (Data Analyst and Team Administrator), Priyanshi Sharma (Data Analyst and Team Administrator), Rajeshwari Bhirud (Administrator), Rishi Sundara (Quality Control Engineer and Team Administrator), Rishitha Adepu (Administrator), Sai Suraj Matta Veera Venkata (Business Data Analyst), Sayantan Paul (Volunteer Frontend Tester and Software Team Administrator), and Sudarshan Raju Chintalapati Venkata (Data Analyst). The Administration Team supports the Highest Good Network, a tool designed to track and measure progress while developing systems that contribute to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Through administrative support, documentation, testing, training, recruiting, analytics, and content management, the team helps advance this mission, aligning with One Community’s vision of building a replicable and sustainable future model.
This week, Anusha focused on Level 2 Software Testing and QA by reviewing a large volume of frontend and backend pull requests across the HighestGoodNetworkApp and HGNRest repositories, validating functionality, dark mode behavior, filters, data loading, and API responses while documenting outcomes and required fixes. Ashutosh worked on multimodal system development by addressing integration bugs, implementing video splicing and vectorization workflows, migrating LangChain components to LangGraph, defining UI adjustments for chatbot output, and completing time log administration and follow-ups. Divanshu managed Mastodon operations by publishing and logging daily posts, documenting feature issues and enhancements, processing analytics data with Python, refreshing datasets, and validating dashboard accuracy. Indra contributed to the Code Crafters Team by preparing the weekly blog update, managing X/Twitter content and analytics, improving the ML pipeline through feature engineering and model refinement, updating technical documentation, and reviewing UI-related pull requests. This work supports One Community’s mission of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
Keerthana handled administrative coordination by reviewing summaries for accuracy, updating Step 2 and Step 4 tracking documents, preparing the weekly blog, and assigning Phase 3 action items to developers. Neeharika supported software team operations by reviewing management documents, following up on assigned tasks, testing pull requests, verifying admin-submitted PDFs, completing weekly admin responsibilities, and conducting an interview shared with leadership. Ola improved documentation workflows by reorganizing the weekly summary report page, final review page, and administrative folders while updating her weekly report. Olimpia managed LinkedIn analytics by updating KPIs, completing senior admin reviews, resolving documentation comments, identifying warning and blue-square cases, and scheduling upcoming posts. These coordinated efforts contribute directly to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
Priyanshi continued Phase 2 project testing by validating visualization behavior, filters, and feature functionality across light and dark modes, documenting issues related to mind maps, utilization charts, and messaging features with detailed PR references. Rajeshwari supported OC Administration by reviewing summaries, providing structured feedback, updating WordPress content with SEO keywords, incorporating team updates and collages, completing questionnaires, and conducting detailed testing of the BM Dashboard to ensure accurate data refresh and consistent filtering behavior. This work strengthens system reliability and transparency in support of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
Rishi reviewed pending and completed pull requests, tested assigned PRs, followed up on merge conflicts through Slack, applied priority labels, and consolidated individual blogs into the main Blog #664 with SEO updates. Rishitha managed bio administration, followed up on missing information, uploaded Threads content, updated raw data and dashboards, maintained the volunteer tracker, and produced documentation and video resources. Sai Suraj handled Meta analytics by processing performance data, refreshing dashboards, updating raw data tabs, scheduling content, creating role-based video tutorials with documentation, organizing images, compiling summaries, and preparing weekly pages for publication. Sayantan tested and validated multiple trackers and dashboards, confirmed fixes, identified role-based access issues, documented UI and dark-mode inconsistencies, and suggested usability improvements. Sudarshan managed the Alpha Software Team blog through SEO updates, collages, pull request reviews, task creation, and multi-page testing across Phase 3 components. To learn more about how this work supports creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible, visit the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages. Highlights of the team’s contributions are shown in the collage below.
The Graphic Design Team’s summary includes Qinyi Liu (Graphic Designer) and Yulin Li (Graphic Designer), who focused this week on creating graphic designs that support creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Qinyi focused on social media marketing using a game-character visual style aligned with the mission. She used ChatGPT to create and refine character designs, pairing visuals with matching dialogue to produce promotional graphics. Yulin focused on visual communication and revised four infographics, published a team collaboration announcement, managed shared assets, and participated in weekly reviews. Their efforts highlight creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the Highest Good Society pages and the collage below for examples of their work.
One Community is creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through open source Highest Good Network® software that is a web-based application for collaboration, time tracking, and objective data collection. The purpose of the Highest Good Network is to provide software for internal operations and external cooperation. It is being designed for global use in support of the different countries and communities replicating the One Community sustainable village models and related components.
This week, the core team tested HGN pull requests and confirmed 10 as fixed. This effort highlights One Community’s commitment to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
The following PRs were not fixed: the inline module CSS bugfix, creation of modules for CSS files, frontend for event participation analysis, Blue Square statistics pie chart, and the job posting page analytics donut chart showing applicants by experience. They also reviewed the Transition Kitchen Software proposal. In addition, they could not test the Phase 4 task completion “mark as done” PR because no data was available on the Main branch. This work strengthens One Community’s mission of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the Highest Good Society and The Highest Good Network pages, and the collage below, for an overview of the team’s contributions.
The Alpha Software Team, working on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Lin Khant Htel (Frontend Software Developer). The team includes Nikita Kolla (Full Stack Developer). The Highest Good Network software is a key part of sustainable and free-shared eco-solutions, helping track and measure progress toward creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The software supports social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes that contribute to the open source project and resilient ecosystems. Designed to be portable and scalable, the Highest Good Network software is well suited for off-grid and sustainable living communities. This project reflects One Community’s open source commitment to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Nikita completed administrative work by connecting tasks in the HGN app to GitHub pull requests and addressing merge issues for “Create Weekly Company Summary Email for Admins,” moving the contents of the routes.js file to the routes.jsx file in line with development standards and ensuring the code passed all tests. Nikita then worked on “Add Inventory Health Indicators and Summary Cards for Materials,” reviewing the existing code and problem description to understand the current structure before making progress on implementation. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this contributed to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the collage below to view the team’s work.
The Binary Brigade Team, presenting their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Amalesh Arivanan (Software Engineer) and included Kanishk Agarwal (Software Engineer), Apoorva Jain Ramapura Prashanth (Software Engineer), Taariq Mansurie (Full-Stack Developer), Sumedh Kumar (Full-Stack Developer), Ramsundar Konety Govindarajan (Software Engineer), Aswin “Tony” Kanikairaj (Software Engineer), and Nikhil Routh (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is our tool for managing and objectively measuring progress, ensuring that all contributions are tracked and aligned with our mission, modeling, and creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The Highest Good Network software is our tool for managing and objectively measuring progress, ensuring that all contributions are tracked and aligned with our mission, modeling, and creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Kanishk resolved merge conflicts and code quality issues across several pull requests, including Phase 3 registration feedback status, Phase 4 Task Comments Frontend, Event Popularity Analytics landing page, time submission bug fix, page refresh and cross-tab logout sync, and an older bio criteria update. Nikhil continued CSS Modules migration for Equipment Details and Equipment Dashboard, converting remaining stylesheets, updating imports and class mappings, aligning older PRs with recent changes, fixing styling regressions, and coordinating on Phase III database and backend requirements. Aswin fixed the Lesson List Expand All feature by stabilizing expand/collapse state updates, replacing deprecated HTML parsing, correcting key mapping, updating LessonCard styling, and testing filters, sorting, tags, and interactions in light and dark mode. Amalesh updated mismatched team code logic, added a filter on the Weekly Team Summaries page, advanced the Toggle Request Bio Permission feature, and completed the disconnected timer refresh button work with testing, documentation, and onboarding steps.
Apoorva improved the MailChimp replacement email management system by redesigning multiple components with responsive layouts and dark mode support, adding filtering and search improvements, creating documentation, building admin tools, and addressing security and authentication issues. Ramsundar fixed broken Cancel and Submit behavior in the BM Dashboard Daily Equipment Log, restoring event handling, validation, loading states, Redux action updates, and post-submit synchronization. Sumedh updated the Tools and Equipments submit workflow, implementing state management, validation, submit handling, Redux support, and client-side previews, while reviewing backend structure for missing API endpoints. Taariq resolved merge conflicts, progressed the lesson plan table implementation, investigated production weekly summary logic, and continued debugging auto-scroll and caching issues while validating critical fixes and backend updates. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more information on how this work models creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The collage below shows images of their work.
The Blue Steel Software Team, working on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Divanshu Bakshi (Product Manager), and includes Linh Huynh (Software Engineer), Som Ramnani (Software Engineer), and Sheetal Mangate (Software Engineer). This week, the team focused on long-term impact, responsible innovation, systems thinking, collaboration, and creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
Som resolved a MongoParseError caused by a malformed MongoDB connection URI by validating the connection string, environment variables, credentials, special character handling, dotenv load order, and connection execution flow. He determined that Node v25 was not supported by the MongoDB Node driver for SRV URIs and resolved the issue by reverting to Node v20. Som also revisited PR#4428 to fix merge conflicts and rebase errors, adjusted DatePicker padding, identified a Node warning related to local storage, and investigated a failing test requiring branch cleanup. Linh continued work on existing tasks, making improvements, fixing identified issues, and reviewing documentation to support upcoming implementations. Sheetal focused on creating secrets, projects, and machine accounts in Bitwarden, studied official resources for API key creation, referenced SDK integration materials, and identified an issue with the Bitwarden LogLevel configuration that needs further investigation, supporting creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
The Code Crafters Team, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Indra Anuraag Gade (Software Engineer and Team Administrator) and includes Ajay Naidu (Software Engineer), Akshith Kumar Reddy Balappagari Gnaneswara (Software Engineer – Full Stack), Bhanu Anish Akkineni (Software Engineer), Chaitanya Swaroop Kumar Allu (Software Engineer), Sphurthy Satish (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our progress in creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through our social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance efforts, while supporting widespread and lasting eco-lifestyle access.
This week, Ajay advanced merge requests and resolved theme-related issues impacting dark mode by adding input filters, implementing filtering logic, integrating controls with the layout, introducing state persistence, validating real-time updates, reviewing color tokens and component styles, checking interaction flows, and preparing updates for review. Akshith completed the Phase 4 Individual Student Report Generation backend, adding role-based access controls, validating endpoint output, updating the Event Popularity page header, and progressing on the PR Admin Dashboard with styling and browser access fixes. Anish prepared Phase 4 HGN deliverables and an action items document for kitchen and inventory management software by reviewing Figma documentation, analyzing workflows, identifying required database models, and defining core application components.
Chaitanya implemented and refined the Phase 2 Lesson Data Export for the BM Dashboard Lesson List by building an ExportConfirmationModal, applying filters and validations, integrating notifications, fixing export issues, and completing thorough testing. Sphurthy fixed UI misalignment in the Community Portal “All Events” filter sidebar, standardizing spacing, adjusting alignment, updating padding and gaps, and ensuring consistency with Bootstrap’s grid system. These contributions strengthen One Community’s mission and commitment in creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The collage below shows an overview of this team’s work.
The Dev Dynasty Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Vamsidhar Panithi (Software Engineer) and includes Adithya Cherukuri (Volunteer Software Engineer), Aditya Gambhir (Software Engineer), Deekshith Kumar Singirikonda (Developer), Manvitha Yeeli (Software Engineer), Nahiyan Ahmed (Full-Stack Software Developer), Neeraj Kondaveeti (Software Engineer) and Sriamsh Reddy (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software is how we’ll manage and objectively measure our processes for open sourcing a better world through social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance. This progress supports One Community in creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Nahiyan reviewed PR 4548, confirming that a separate data fetch for hours completed was merged correctly and adding validation for null values in task and project statistics. Adithya focused on the HGN Software Development project, fixing the ‘Edit Existing Team’ redirect, refactoring the dashboard for real-time data, addressing SonarCloud warnings, and implementing a loading state to prevent duplicate save requests. Aditya designed and debugged a Material Usage vs Cost Correlation API endpoint, built utility modules for date parsing, query validation, and MongoDB aggregation pipelines, and updated 74 purchase records to correct zero-cost issues. Deekshith developed data logic and visual structures for a dashboard-style interface, handling state, Redux integration, side effects, and memoized calculations.
Manvitha developed the Phase 3 Community Portal feedback form with dark mode support, including a five-star rating system and optional comment field, while resolving merge conflicts and CI failures. Neeraj worked on the Get List button and modal functionality for Drop-off and No-show Rate Tracking, implemented UI and state logic, and resolved merge conflicts and SonarQube duplication issues. Sriamsh implemented sorting and ranking for the Returned Late Chart and started the Add Click-to-Expand Detail Panel for tool-level breakdown. Vamsidhar updated multiple PRs, resolved issues with the Share PDF button, integrated loading states and toast notifications, and fixed frontend test failures caused by dependency updates. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this relates to our mission of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Explore some of the team’s work in the collage below.
The Expressers Team’s summary, which covers their work on the Highest Good Network, was managed by Rahul Trivedi (Software Engineer) and includes Casstiel Pi (Software Engineer) and Layne Taylor (Software Engineer). This effort supports One Community’s goal of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Casstiel started work on a new task to enhance filter and tag selection with multi-select and auto-suggest functionality. He reviewed the current codebase, analyzed possible solutions, and drafted an initial enhancement to treat filters, tags, and sorting options as composable inputs feeding into a unified filtering pipeline. The approach allows heavier filtering operations to be delegated to the backend as the dataset grows. The lesson box clicking error still needs to be implemented on the dev or live branch, as the site crashes when clicked. Layne worked on generating the SKU and changing the search material input from a modal to a search bar on the ItemListView file. She resolved early issues separating the SKU state from formData, completed SKU generation to display in an input box, and addressed backend challenges caused by unclear naming conventions and model imports. She shifted focus to the search bar work, where filtering is not yet implemented and debounce still needs to be added. This work directly contributes to One Community’s mission of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
Rahul optimized code to address linting issues in src/components/Badge and reorganized code files to align with project guidelines. He resolved merge conflicts in PR 4124 and updated specific lines to match formatting standards. Rahul also supported team coordination by assisting teammates, clarifying doubts, holding a weekly Zoom meeting, and reviewing submitted summaries, videos, and images to ensure alignment with team expectations. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this work contributes to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the collage below to view the team’s work.
The Lucky Star Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network, was managed by Keerthana Chitturi (System Administrator) and Sohail Uddin Syed (Software Engineer). The team includes contributions from Abhishek Jain (Software Engineer), Aryan Rachala (Software Engineer), Chirag Bellara (Software Engineer), Dipti Yadav (Software Engineer), Durga Venkata Praveen Boppana (Software Engineer), Shashank Madan (Software Engineer), Shravya Kudlu (Software Development Engineer), Veda Bellam (Software Engineer), Venkataramanan Venkateswaran (Software Engineer) and Vinay Krishna (Software Engineer). Their work supports One Community’s goal of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through cross-functional software development and ongoing system improvements.
This week, Abhishek transitioned into knowledge transfer mode as he prepares to leave the organization, focusing on handoff documentation for the Code Coverage Improvement Initiative and GitHub runner optimization. He created walkthrough videos explaining automated testing enforcement in the HGNRest repository, the frontend PR (#4114), and GitHub runner performance findings, and organized ClickUp workflows and troubleshooting guides for continued progress. Aryan implemented search bar functionality and filters for the Attendance Tracking Admin Dashboard, building state management and event handlers while refining the interface for smoother UI updates. Chirag completed tools filters functionality (PR #4535), added state persistence logic, and is addressing a dark mode issue on the Tools Table as well as an Activity Resource Usage page error. Dipti fixed the Active/Inactive icon in Dark Mode on the Profile and User Management pages, implementing changes in ActiveCell.jsx and Timelog.css and verifying the functionality. Durga designed the Teacher Resource Request Form, resolved feedback on the student evaluation form, and began preparing dark mode features for the Total Org Summary page. Shashank planned the frontend structure for the PR Grading Dashboard, built placeholder components, and implemented mock data handling with modularized CSS and grading record versioning.
Shravya finalized testing and documentation for Phase 4 – Class Performance Report Generation (PR #1942), resolved merge issues, and addressed SonarQube blockers. Sohail validated email threading schema consistency and updated cron job subject line logic to maintain proper grouping. Veda contributed to the Job Application Listing Page and user application form page, resolving merge conflicts and improving UI/UX alignment while handling questionnaire data. Venkataramanan implemented frontend improvements and bug fixes, including button alignment, progress bar widths, profile load time, and layout consistency across WBS and Teams pages. Vinay completed updates for Indra’s Application/Job Posting Page (PRs #2928 and #1167), fixing template save workflows and improving interface wording. See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages to learn more about how this work supports creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the collage below highlighting the team’s work for the week.
The Moonfall Team’s summary, which covers their work on the Highest Good Network, was managed by Bhavpreet Singh (Software Engineer) and includes Aayush Shetty (Software Engineer), Alisha Walunj (Software Engineer), Mani Shashank Marneni (Software Engineer), Sai Krishna (Software Engineer), Sudheesh Thuralkalmakki Dharmappa Gowda (Full Stack Developer), and Uha Kruthi (Software Engineer). Their efforts support One Community by advancing the mission of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through open-source collaboration, ecologically responsible innovation, and holistic global progress.
This week, Bhavpreet completed a feature enabling teaching group additions within the education portal, progressed backend work for the badge system, and resolved merge conflicts across previously submitted pull requests. Sai refined the purchase date and phone number fields on the Add Materials page, updating validation logic and country-specific formats while preparing a pull request. Uha enhanced the BM Dashboard Issues chart with a Clear Filters button, ensured light and dark mode consistency, validated functionality locally, and documented usage notes. Sudheesh improved UI and accessibility, added column-specific tooltips to the Daily Equipment Log, refined Project Risk Graph tooltips for dark mode, and corrected data retrieval logic for the Student Profile Educational Progress view.
Aayush developed the Global Distribution of Projects pie chart by defining routes, models, and test data, while investigating the Issues page Back to Projects button behavior. Alisha worked on collaborative lesson plan creation by fixing draft activity display, implementing the review and submit flow, and aligning backend controllers and schemas. Mani completed the Application and Job Posting dark mode task, applied dashboard styling patterns, corrected visual artifacts, and ensured child components inherited dark mode behavior before submitting Pull Request 4500. Visit the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this work supports creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible through open-source development and globally accessible resources. The collage below reflects the team’s primary accomplishments for the week.
The Reactonauts Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network, was managed by Sai Suraj Matta Veera Venkata (Business Data Analyst) and Akshay Jayaram (Software Engineer). The team includes Aseem Deshmukh (Software Developer), Diya Wadhwani (Software Developer), Guna Pranith Reddy Cheelam (Software Developer), Namitha Vijaykumar Pawar (Software Engineer), Peterson Rodrigues dos Santos (Full Stack Developer), Siva Putti (Software Engineer), Sri Satya Venkatasai Siri Sudheeksha Vavila (Software Engineer), Suparshwa Patil (Software Engineer), and Tom Linn (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software helps manage and objectively measure progress by focusing on demonstrating creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. It supports social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes to build sustainable and thriving ecosystems, further supporting creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Akshay resolved the merge conflict from PR4477 by creating and merging PR4556, including dark theme refinements, layout spacing fixes, and conditional color handling, while coordinating daily pull requests and supporting contributors with Git branching issues. Aseem improved UI accessibility and data visualization, fixing contrast issues and numeric formatting through PR4546, contributing to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Diya corrected weekly summary aggregation, email Reply-To handling, and UTC/PST alignment issues across PRs 1948, 1950, 4541, and 4532. Guna refined the listings home page and addressed routing issues in the Dev environment, supporting creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Namitha enabled calendar functionality on the Activities Register page, converted styles to CSS modules, and improved responsiveness through PR4544.
Peterson fixed the Teams page filter toggle, ensuring active and inactive users function correctly via PR4534, contributing to creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Siva delivered Phase 3 updates including organizer logo rendering, accessibility improvements, and a new ActivityFAQs route under PR4523. Sudheeksha applied technical fixes to separate inputs for tools and equipment across multiple files. Suparshwa implemented video audio processing and transcription for downstream storage. Tom resolved styling issues from missing imports in PR4440, verified fixes, collaborated with team members, and documented findings, further supporting creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the Highest Good Network and Highest Good Society pages to learn more about how this work supports the modeling and pioneering of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See below for the work done on demonstrating creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
The Skye Team’s summary, covering their work on the Highest Good Network, was managed by Sayantan Paul (Frontend Tester and Software Team Administrator) and Anthony Weathers (Software Engineer). The team includes Lavanya Lahari Nandipati (Software Developer) and Marcus Yi (Software Engineer). The Highest Good Network software objectively tracks and manages progress, with a focus on creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. It supports social architecture, construction, production, and maintenance processes that foster sustainable and thriving ecosystems. Designed to be portable and scalable, this solution is ideal for off-grid and sustainable living communities – a practical example of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible.
This week, Lavanya fixed badge assignment and badge history issues by updating backend logic, correcting duplicate entries, and validating calculations against badge rules, ensuring weekly and cumulative hour badges updated properly. Marcus resolved permission and routing issues affecting Facebook posting, reviewing and updating frontend-backend routes and verifying that posts successfully processed. Anthony addressed SonarCloud-reported issues blocking PR#4502, resolved code duplication, reviewed email automation PR#1788 for proper threading, and finalized PR#3600 by converting styling to module-based CSS. By resolving these challenges, their work continues to support One Community’s mission of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. See the See the Highest Good Society and Highest Good Network pages for more on how this contribution advances One Community’s goals of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible in the Highest Good Network open source hub.
The PR Review Team’s summary for members with names starting A–N, managed by Neeharika Kamireddy (Data Analyst), highlights their contributions to the Highest Good Network software. This platform forms the foundation for measuring our results in creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. Active team members included Abdelmounaim Lallouache (Software Developer), Carl Bebli (Software Developer), Debadyuti Mukherjee (Software Engineer), Julia Ha (Software Engineer), Nahiyan Ahmed (Full Stack Software Developer), and Nathan Hoffman (Software Engineer). They supported the project by reviewing all pull requests shared this week. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network tracks progress toward creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible in the Highest Good Network open source hub. The collage below showcases a compilation of this team’s work.
The PR Review Team’s summary for team members with names starting from O–Z, covering their work on the Highest Good Network software, was managed by Jaiwanth Reddy Adavalli (Software Project Manager). The Highest Good Network software is a foundation for measuring our results in creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. This week’s active members of this team were: Sundar Machani (Software Engineer), Swathi Angadi (Software Engineer), Vijay Anirudh (Software Development Engineer), and Yiyun Tan (Software Engineer). They reviewed all the Highest Good Network PRs (Pull Requests) shared in this week’s update. Learn more about how the Highest Good Network open source hub measures progress towards our goal of creating the sustainable civilization we know is possible. The collage below shows a compilation of the work from this team.
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