An elementary component in our modular system is the holistic approach to water. We set innovative standards, establish original cycles and ensure that others will also benefit from this holistically in the future.
We create solutions for the holistic use of water.
The sustainable use and protection of water is of central importance in a world characterized by increasing water scarcity, pollution and a growing awareness of the importance of clean water resources. These developments have a significant impact on our lifestyles and environmental conditions. Our ethics and principles in dealing with water 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 water use)
With the growing challenges of overuse and pollution of water resources, it is essential to tackle water pollution from industrial effluents, agricultural chemicals and improper disposal. Strict environmental regulations and the promotion of sustainable water use practices are necessary to protect and improve water quality.
Reconstruction and restoration (to restore healthy aquatic ecosystems)
Initiatives to restore and clean polluted waters and renaturalize rivers and lakes are crucial. These measures help to improve water quality and restore natural habitats for numerous aquatic organisms. These include projects to remove pollutants, restore natural river courses and reforest riparian areas.
Cycles and sustainable use (in the age of water management innovations)
Technological advances in water management offer immense opportunities for the sustainable use of water resources. By implementing water reuse systems, rainwater harvesting and innovative irrigation techniques, we can use water more efficiently. These sustainable practices help to reduce water consumption and safeguard water resources for future generations.
Protection and conservation of water resources (in the context of health and prosperity)
The increasing focus on health and prosperity requires that measures to protect water resources are intensified. A clean water supply is crucial for the well-being and health of the population. This includes the continuous monitoring of water quality, the protection of drinking water sources and educational programs that raise awareness of the importance of clean water resources. These measures ensure that water resources remain accessible and sustainable for all.
In a world characterized by water scarcity, pollution and a growing awareness of the importance of water, our ethics and principles in dealing with the element of water must be aligned with the challenges and opportunities of these developments. By resisting destructive practices, rebuilding and restoring healthy water ecosystems, promoting sustainable use and recirculation systems, and protecting and conserving water resources, we can create a sustainable and healthy future.
We ensure the reconstruction and restoration of healthy water ecosystems.
An elementary component of arche+ is the holistic approach to water. We offer solutions for rainwater, plant purification systems, plant air conditioning systems and water treatment. We set innovative standards because we learn from creation and thus benefit holistically in the future. We at arche+ find economically viable, low-maintenance and long-lasting solutions! We build aesthetic gardens with ecosystem services.
We ensure the reconstruction and restoration of healthy water ecosystems.
Our goals and visions for the element of water:
- Improving water safety and health | Ensuring the availability and quality of water resources for all areas of use.
- Promote sustainable water use practices | Introduce and support techniques and practices that minimize water use and maximize efficiency.
- Increase water treatment and recycling capacity | Develop advanced technologies for purifying and reusing water.
- Reduction of water consumption in various sectors | Promotion of efficient water use in agriculture, industry and households.
- Supporting communities through access to clean water | Ensuring that all communities have access to safe and clean drinking water.
- Strengthening public awareness of sustainable water practices | Educational initiatives to raise public awareness of the importance of sustainable water use.
What is green, blue, gray and virtual water?
Green water
Green water is rainwater that is constantly replenished naturally. Agriculture therefore uses the water sustainably and does not "consume" any water.
Blue water
Blue water comes from groundwater and surface water, for example water taken from wells or rivers for irrigation or human consumption.
Gray water
Gray water, on the other hand, is contaminated water and can only be used for other purposes after purification.
Virtual water
The amount of water that is used directly and indirectly for the manufacture of a product is referred to as virtual water. It comprises green, blue and gray water.
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Below we present our solutions for the element of water.
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PureFlow+
Self-sufficient water treatment.
Aquaponics+
Fish and plant breeding as a cultivation system.
EcoSystems+
Self-sufficient wastewater purification with plants.
Smart Garden+
Healthy living with home-grown produce.
Hypocycle+
Cultivation with water reuse
The original use of the element water in addition to advanced technologies and renewable energies sets new standards in sustainable water treatment and makes a significant contribution to improving global water security and health.
PureFlow+
PureFlow+
arche+ Revolution: Self-sufficient water treatment for the highest purity requirements
In the face of global challenges such as water scarcity and the need for sustainable resource utilisation, the "PureFlow+" project offers a transformative solution. This self-sufficient water treatment plant makes it possible to obtain water that meets the highest purity standards, even from heavily polluted sources such as ponds and rain barrels. Independent of urban infrastructures, PureFlow ensures a reliable water supply and addresses the urgent needs of remote regions. By utilising advanced filtration technologies and renewable energy, this project sets new standards in sustainable water treatment and makes a significant contribution to improving global water security and health.
Our project is developing a self-sufficient water treatment plant that treats unclean water from ponds and rain barrels to produce very pure water that meets the highest purity requirements. In contrast to conventional systems that have to be connected to municipal water pipes, our system can also produce clean water from significantly poorer sources and is ideal not only for remote areas without a municipal water supply, but also for those who want to become independent of the municipal water supply.
Our long-term vision
The long-term effectiveness and safety of our water treatment system is ensured through continuous research and development as well as strict quality controls. We offer a solution that not only meets current challenges, but is also future-proof. The demand for very pure water, which is required for the preparation of baby food for example, is enormous worldwide and our solution ensures that this demand is met even in areas without an urban water supply.
Aquaponics+
Aquaponics+
arche+ Solution: Fish and plant breeding in a cycle as a cultivation system
Our aim is to produce healthy and regionally grown food that feeds healthy communities and also generates a surplus to help those in need in a very practical way. Aquaponics stands for the combined rearing of fish and plants in a recirculation system. It is a so-called integrated aquaculture in which the water from fish farming is treated and reused to supply cultivated plants with nutrients. This is an ideal concept for sustainable regional agriculture that is efficient in terms of resources and space and can be integrated into the arche+ cycle in a meaningful way. We plan to combine fish farming with vegetable production to save resources. It is generally known how important fish are for a healthy diet. Fish is one of the most sustainable sources of animal protein.
Multiple synergies between the two forms of farming form the basis of this sustainable and innovative food production. The ammonium excreted by the fish in the water used for aquaculture is converted into nitrate by bacteria in biofilters. As a result, the waste water from the fish tanks can be reused for watering and fertilizing the plants and technically replicates the natural nitrogen cycle. This also eliminates the ecologically problematic over-fertilization of natural waters caused by the unregulated disposal of wastewater from aquaculture.
Our long-term vision
We at arche+ offer solutions for food security at a time when climate change is endangering harvests. Research into sustainable fish feed is already underway. We will work with the research institutions to solve the challenges. From our current perspective, the approaches in which insects are integrated into the cycle in addition to aquaponics are very promising. These are fed with the residues from the plant harvest and are later used as fish feed. This is therefore a logical continuation of the "zero waste" concept, as it allows all waste materials to be passed on as recyclable materials.
EcoSystems+
EcoSystems+
arche+ Solution: Wastewater treatment combined with building air conditioning
Green roofs have proven themselves as ecological and robust solutions in recent decades and are gaining ground in many regions around the world. The same applies to constructed wetlands for near-natural wastewater treatment, which are attracting a great deal of international attention and use. The combination of both systems opens up the possibility of combining wastewater treatment with building air conditioning and thus creating further potential uses. We have set ourselves the goal of further developing ecological construction, passive building air conditioning and near-natural water treatment that are optimally adapted to the respective climate. The many advantages of conventional green roofs are widely known, the most important of which include the protection of roof materials from solar radiation and the effects of the weather, as well as good insulation performance against heat and cold. Especially in warm regions, building air conditioning is of great importance and alternatives to electricity-powered air conditioning systems are urgently needed. The cooling effect of a classic green roof can be greatly improved by active irrigation.
We combine irrigation systems for green roofs with (final) wastewater treatment. Pre-treated or finally treated wastewater is applied to the green roof via an irrigation system, where it is largely absorbed by the plants and evaporated through their leaves. The main aim of these innovative systems is to make efficient use of the roof surfaces and to combine wastewater treatment and building air conditioning in a space-saving way.
Our long-term vision
We develop solutions for dealing with rainwater that are close to creation as a basic building block for water-conscious community development. Coordinated infrastructures strengthen the local water balance and provide important ecosystem services. We focus on functionality and tangibility as well as closing material cycles and the holistic nature of dealing with water as a God-given resource. We develop economically viable, low-maintenance, durable and sustainable solutions.Â
SmartGarden+
SmartGarden+
arche+ Revolution: Sustainable organic farming for the home
A pioneering project in the context of growing urbanization, increasing digitalization and growing awareness of sustainable lifestyles. By integrating advanced technology for measuring soil parameters and water requirements as well as automated water and fertilizer application, the system offers an efficient and resource-saving solution for private fruit and vegetable cultivation. This enables urban dwellers and hobby gardeners, regardless of their expertise, to grow high-quality organic produce without stress, which is otherwise becoming increasingly unaffordable. With scalability for beds from 12 to 400 square meters, the project not only contributes to individual self-sufficiency, but also makes a valuable contribution to the global challenge of sustainable food security and resource conservation.
"SmartGarden+" revolutionizes private fruit and vegetable cultivation with a user-friendly, virtually maintenance-free system that measures soil parameters and water requirements and automatically applies water and fertilizer. "Smart Garden" offers a flexible solution that is suitable for beds ranging in size from 12 to 400 square meters. This scalability makes it possible to address a broad target group, from small city gardens to larger rural plots.
Our long-term vision
Our aim is to create an adaptable system that adapts to people's individual needs and thus ensures optimal use of the available growing space. This versatility, combined with the ecological and economic benefits, makes "Smart Garden" a worthwhile investment in the future of sustainable home cultivation. Even people with no previous gardening experience can effortlessly grow high-quality organic produce. This not only promotes a healthier lifestyle, but also raises awareness of how to treat creation and establishes sustainable practices in everyday life.Â
Hypocycle+
Hypocycle+
arche+ Revolution: Regional food production despite water scarcity
Agricultural vegetable production is water-intensive. However, water scarcity is now a global problem that is being exacerbated by advancing climate change. New, water-saving cultivation methods are being sought to ensure the highest possible yields. With the Hypocycle+ research project, we are developing the implementation of an alternative agricultural cultivation method in combination with water reuse on an industrial scale. The Hypocycle+ process is intended to enable regional, water-saving and year-round vegetable cultivation in greenhouses and thus offer an alternative to conventional vegetable production. On the one hand, the Hypocycle+ process offers an alternative to irrigation with drinking water and groundwater. The cultivation method also offers an optimized nutrient supply, as vital nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus are supplied to the plants from the treated water.
Hydroponic vegetable production is supplied with irrigation water that is obtained in an environmentally friendly way through recycling. Its treatment is based on the latest scientific findings. At the heart of this is a new type of activated carbon biofilter; in order to enable needs-based fertilization, a nutrient management system adapted to the needs of the plants is also implemented, which uses the nutrients present in the source water. Water treatment and plant production are coordinated via a technical unit based on sensor technology and artificial neural networks.
Our long-term vision
Our aim is to introduce this new type of regional vegetable production and also to support it through the development of an overarching quality management system. We not only want to establish this new market segment but also link it to other sectors, both in urban water management and in fruit production, using the real laboratory approach and involving local and regional stakeholders. Finally, as arche+ in the HypoCycle+ project, we ask ourselves the question of the transferability of the accompanied implementation for other locations.
Our goal: to support people and organizations in their new beginnings with our solutions for the element of water.
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.
"Great ideas mainly come from the collaboration of people with different talents."
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.
