We provide food, energy, shelter and other material and immaterial needs in a sustainable way through the harmonious integration of landscape and people.
We preserve the earth by restoring original cycles.
Never before has it been so necessary for agriculture to play a multifunctional and central role in overcoming the numerous crises - poverty, rising food prices, climate change, loss of biodiversity, the list is long and getting longer. We have set ourselves the task of creating sustainable agriculture that builds humus, stores water and promotes biodiversity through effective and mindful design. We learn and teach to let creation take its course. Creation takes what it needs and gives what it has.
We humans are only a part of the whole of creation, and only a part of its yield is directly available to us.
We humans are not fulfilling our God-given mandate of dominion if we select almost every plant in our own gardens in such a way that it provides or supports a direct yield only for us humans. The current way of thinking about household design is also primarily geared towards the needs of people and does not have the whole of creation in mind. A rethink is urgently needed here!
We need a creation-centered ethic for the protection of all creation.
We need a creation-centered ethic for the protection of all creation, including wilderness. However, we cannot do much for creation if we do not control our greed and meet our needs from our existing settlements. Our goal in the future is to withdraw from much of the agricultural landscape to allow God-given natural systems to flourish.
We need a creation-centered ethic for the protection of all creation.
The sustainable use and protection of the element earth is of central importance in a world characterized by increasing urbanization, agricultural intensification and a growing awareness of environmental and soil health. These developments have a significant impact on our lifestyles and environmental conditions. Our ethics and principles in dealing with the earth must take these major trends into account and be geared towards shaping a future worth living.
Ethics and principles according to the order of creation
Resistance to destructive practices (in land use)
As urbanization progresses and agriculture intensifies, the pressure on soil resources is growing. It is essential to actively combat the destruction of natural habitats and the degradation of soil quality. This requires the introduction and enforcement of stricter environmental regulations and the promotion of sustainable farming practices to maintain and improve soil fertility.
Reconstruction and restoration (to promote soil health)
In view of the global challenges, initiatives to restore healthy soils and functioning ecosystems must be supported. This includes measures to combat erosion, rebuild humus layers and renaturalize degraded areas. Such approaches help to improve soil structure and quality and promote biodiversity.
Cycles and sustainable use (in the age of agricultural innovation)
Technological advances and innovative agricultural practices offer immense opportunities to improve soil health. Through the implementation of circular economy systems and the use of organic fertilizers and composting, nutrient cycles can be closed and waste reduced. These sustainable practices help to ensure long-term soil fertility.
Protection and conservation (of soil resources in the context of environmental awareness and sustainability)
The increasing focus on environmental awareness and sustainability requires measures to protect soil resources to be intensified. These include the continuous monitoring of soil quality, the promotion of soil-conserving cultivation methods and educational programs that raise awareness of the importance of healthy soils. Such measures ensure that soil resources are preserved for future generations and used sustainably.
In a world characterized by urban expansion, agricultural intensification and growing environmental awareness, our ethics and principles in dealing with the earth element must be aligned with the challenges and opportunities of these developments. By resisting destructive practices, rebuilding and restoring healthy soils, promoting sustainable use and circular systems, and protecting and conserving soil resources, we can create a sustainable and fertile future.
Our goals and visions for the element earth:
- Improve soil fertility and health | Promote sustainable farming practices to maintain and improve soil health.
- Increasing biodiversity on agricultural land | Creating and maintaining diverse ecosystems through integrative land use strategies.
- Promotion of sustainable and resilient cultivation systems | Development and implementation of agricultural systems that are resistant to environmental influences and can survive in the long term.
- Supporting the local economy and communities | Strengthening the local agricultural economy and supporting communities through sustainable practices and resource management.
- Raising awareness of sustainable agricultural practices | Conducting educational and awareness-raising campaigns to promote sustainable agriculture.
- Conservation of natural landscapes | Protection of natural habitats and landscapes from excessive agricultural use and urbanization.
The destinations on our farm are:
- To re-establish the family as the core of the farm. The health of the family, its growth, its learning and its security form the core of our farm.
- Improved quality of life for farmers, with more opportunities for newcomers and the involvement of young people.
- Strengthening local resilience and improving the regional food economy - more agricultural products are consumed locally.
- No need for external input.
- Increasing biodiversity on the farm, including agrobiodiversity.
- Increased water storage capacity and reduced contribution to local flooding.
- Higher yields of food and other agricultural products per unit area.
- Germany has a strong and diverse food industry and is a net exporter of food.
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Below we present our solutions for the element earth.
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Permaculture+
Permaculture integrates land, resources and people.
EarthShelter+
We build sustainable living space with earth covering.
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Permaculture+
Permaculture+
arche+ Revolution: A planning system that interweaves different approaches & techniques
The word permaculture, coined by Bill Mollison, is made up of the terms "permanent agriculture" and "permanent culture". It is the conscious design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems that exhibit the diversity, stability and resilience of natural ecosystems. It is about the harmonious integration of landscape & people, providing them with food, energy, shelter and other material and immaterial needs in a sustainable way. Without sustainable agriculture, there is no possibility of a stable social order.
Permaculture integrates land, resources, people and the environment through mutually beneficial synergies and mimics the zero-waste, closed-loop systems found in various natural systems. Permaculture explores and applies holistic solutions that are applicable in rural and urban contexts at any scale. It is a multidisciplinary toolbox that encompasses agriculture, water harvesting and hydrology, energy, natural building, forestry, waste management, animal husbandry, aquaculture, adapted technology, economics and community development.
Our long-term vision
It is time for us to use all the tools and knowledge at our disposal in a visionary way. Permaculture is a planning system that weaves these different approaches and techniques together to create a holistic farming system with initially low external input and high productivity.
With these and other initiatives, we can pave a fruitful path towards a more sustainable, people- and planet-friendly agriculture in Germany & worldwide, where farmers & land managers are respected for their role in maintaining and improving our food security and contributing to the economy & environment.
EarthShelter+
EarthShelter+
arche+ Solution: Living roofs as a climate buffer
Our innovative EarthShelter+ homes are partially buried underground. They are ideal for homeowners looking for a sustainable living space that can withstand the elements better than conventional buildings. EarthShelter+ homes feature earthen walls and even earthen floors and are great for saving energy and integrating into natural cycles. They protect the natural ecosystem as it is not disturbed by the presence and construction of a conventional building. EarthShelter+ homes leave a small ecological footprint and preserve the natural landscape and its habitats.
They coexist better than traditional buildings as the earth is incorporated into the construction. The natural integration makes it possible to preserve the existing flora and fauna in the surrounding area. The green roofs absorb and filter rainwater and return it to the atmosphere through evaporation. This absorption helps to delay the flow of rainwater into the sewage system and thus prevent flooding. This relieves the burden on public sewage systems and balances the groundwater level. The vegetation and soil on the living roofs can withstand the elements much better than ordinary roofs. Roofs.
EarthShelter+ homes also offer more seclusion and provide natural sound insulation. This pulse of privacy enhances well-being. The earth that surrounds these homes absorbs and slowly releases heat, rather than attracting and trapping it like a typical roof. The earth reduces outside air infiltration and provides a more even indoor climate. Stable indoor temperatures reduce the need for central heating or cooling, reducing overall energy consumption and costs over time.
Our long-term vision
Our wish is to create spaces to linger, take a deep breath, arrive, pause, experience and collaborate. Experiencing the community of a family is just as much an option as taking time out to get healthy. We at arche+ have made it our mission to inspire people, companies and communities to protect creation. With our EarthShelter+ guesthouses, we will enable every guest to experience creation up close with all their senses. We want to reach people's hearts and not their heads. We offer every guest the opportunity to experience the impact we have on God-given resources in a very practical way. This makes it tangible and personal and ideally becomes a matter of the heart.
We enable individuals, groups and companies to live with us for a while and thus create a connection to the Creator. Everyone finds peace for their soul and a place to be. We are convinced that this lived connection with and appreciation of creation enables people to better assess the impact of the environment on their own lives, companies and society.
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Our goal: to support people and organizations in their new beginnings with our solutions for the element earth.
Together we make a real difference!
Our approach is to realize the necessary transformation in blueprints (modular building blocks). We see the current challenges & problems as an opportunity to develop new solutions. At the same time, we see ourselves as a multiplier for these solutions in order to achieve a sustainable & positive impact. The "Plus" in our name symbolizes the multiplication of these ideas & innovations.
Our aim is to build plant systems for our own use on the smallest possible area that we need for our existence.
With your help, we can help people to be healthy and independent, offer educational programs, drive research & innovation and thus help to positively transform our society. We use the donations specifically for projects & initiatives that pursue a holistic approach and enable sustainable change.
Our overarching strategic vision
The goal is the unity of all living things | For a future in which creation, people and technology live in harmony with each other | In which intelligently used technology simplifies life, in which creativity is used to admire, preserve and appreciate God's creation | In which nothing and no one is exploited.
