We believe that houses should:

1) Heat and cool themselves without fossil fuels (even in Minnesota)

2) Feed the occupants as much as possible

3) Recycle their own water and nutrients

Neighborhoods full of these buildings will be known as ARCs.

Agricultural Resilient Communities (ARCs) are a way to live closer to the earth and to our needs as humans. They emphasize healthy foods, local economies and knowing your neighbors. An ARC is intended to breed low stress abundant lifestyles that have less need for cars, alarm clocks, shopping and garbage. An ARC helps everybody be useful, making good use of all skill levels and ages.

2008 Research Building
ARC '08

building designed by Oldham Hirst Design of Brainerd, MN