Jacque Fresco

Jacque Fresco (March 13, 1916 – May 18, 2017) was an American self-taught structural designer, architectural designer, concept artist, educator, and futurist. Fresco wrote and lectured his views concerning sustainable cities, energy efficiency, natural-resource management, cybernetic technology, advanced automation, and the role of science in society.^[6] He was of Jewish descent.^[7]

Jacque Fresco
Born	(1916-03-13)March 13, 1916 Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Died	May 18, 2017(2017-05-18) (aged 101) Sebring, Florida, U.S.
Cause of death	Complications from Parkinson's disease[1]
Occupation(s)	Futurist,[2] social engineer,[3] structural engineer, architectural designer, industrial designer, author, lecturer
Known for	The Venus Project, resource-based economy ideas.
Notable work	Looking Forward[4] (1969), The Best That Money Can't Buy[5] (2002)
Military career
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1945
Rank	Gunner's mate, 1st class Honorary Chief Petty Officer
Battles / wars	World War II
Website	www.thevenusproject.com

Fresco died at his home in Sebring, Florida from complications of Parkinson's disease on May 18, 2017, aged 101.^[8]