Attending a concert at Arcosanti is a unique experience. The evening concert series offers a tour and dinner preceeding each event. Outside the light pollution of Phoenix Arcosanti offers a view of the night sky unparrelled by any concert venue. Arcosanti is designed according to the concept of arcology (architecture + ecology), developed by Italian architect Paolo Soleri. In an arcology, the built and the living interact as organs would in a highly evolved being. This means many systems work together, with efficient circulation of people and resources, multi-use buildings, and solar orientation for lighting, heating and cooling. The tour preceding the concert will take you through the entire site. A knowledgeable tour guide will explain the concepts of arcology and the architecture of Paolo Soleri.