MISSION
We are building a beautiful & sustainable space in Santa Cruz, California.
The purpose of the compound is to create a sanctuary for ourselves and for our community to share art, music, and movement.
The goal of this blog is to share the vision, design, and the journey of the building process. We hope our path will inspire people to build and create more - it is challenging, yet rewarding. We are learning as we go, and hope you will be a part of it!
Finding an Architect
If your goal is to go custom, the most important trait to look for in an architect is one that listens to you.
Finding Land
LOCATION The ideal location will depend on what you want to build - home, farm, off-grid living, business, etc.
CAD Model
A short video showing the 3D model of our compound design using Graphisoft's BIMx software.
Rainwater Catchment
"Water is the driving force of all nature” - Leonardo Da Vinci Water is a precious resource - 97% of the water on Earth is saltwater and only 3% is freshwater.
Design Philosophy
We idealize harmony between human habitation and mother nature because we believe humans are interconnected to the natural world, not superior to it.