The Place
We share enough to be transparent, while avoiding over-exposure. A place remains safer when it is not turned into a spectacle.
Climate & seasons
- Heat and humidity are not abstract concepts here — they shape everything.
- Rain and storms define planning, construction, and mobility.
- Insects and mold are part of daily maintenance, not exceptions.
Access & remoteness
- Reaching the site requires time, patience, and contingency planning.
- Supply runs are limited; repairs and maintenance must be anticipated.
- Medical access and emergency plans matter — we address them explicitly.
Local context
- We respect neighbors, local culture, and local realities.
- We do not build a bubble detached from the surrounding society.
- Language, humility, and reciprocity are essential.
Limits & risks (honesty)
- Physical work in tropical conditions is demanding.
- Storms, outages, and infrastructure limits will happen.
- Privacy is possible, but isolation is real — it must be chosen knowingly.
What we protect
- Water systems, soil integrity, and forest regeneration.
- Biodiversity: habitat corridors, native species, minimal disturbance.
- Long-term stewardship over short-term extraction.