Our Philosophy:
Right Relationship with nature and Technology for the good of All Life
“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.”
“He is the One Who sends the winds ushering in His mercy. When they bear heavy clouds, We drive them to a lifeless land and then cause rain to fall, producing every type of fruit. ”
“The glory of Lebanon will come to you, The juniper, the elm tree and the cedar together, To beautify the place of My sanctuary.”
Bioinspiration and Biosophia: Drawing on the pioneering work of Neri Oxman, our design philosophy is deeply rooted in the principles of Bioinspiration and Biosophia, emphasizing a profound partnership between human creativity and agency and the wisdom of nature from which higher organizational patterns are embraced and applied. We see each project as a co-creative journey where design emerges organically from the interaction of all life forms by understanding and emulating the processes and relationships found in nature. This approach goes beyond simple mimicry of natural forms, encouraging a deeper engagement with the ecological and social functions that these forms serve.
Material Ecology: Material Ecology informs every aspect of our design process, from the selection of building materials to the integration of plant species in our forest installations. We prioritize materials that are not only environmentally friendly but also conducive to the health and well-being of the community members who interact with them, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic harmony. By considering the lifecycle impacts of these materials and implementing a gracious method of programmed decay, we aim to create structures and spaces that are sustainable in the broadest sense—economically viable, ecologically integrated, and socially beneficial.
“Behold, I will set your stones in antimony, And I will lay your foundations with lapis lazuli. Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of carbuncles, And your entire wall precious stones.”
“Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. His light is like a niche in which there is a lamp, the lamp is in a crystal, the crystal is like a shining star, lit from ˹the oil of˺ a blessed olive tree, ˹located˺ neither to the east nor the west, whose oil would almost glow, even without being touched by fire. Light upon light!”
“And he carried me away in the spirit to a great and high mountain, and showed me the holy city, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, having the glory of God. Her brilliance was like a very valuable stone, like a stone of crystal-clear jasper. The material of the wall was jasper; and the city was pure gold, like clear glass. The foundation stones of the city wall were decorated with every kind of precious stone. The first foundation stone was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, chalcedony; the fourth, emerald; the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolite; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, topaz; the tenth, chrysoprase; the eleventh, jacinth; the twelfth, amethyst. And the twelve gates were twelve pearls; each one of the gates was a single pearl. And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.”
Smart Ecosystems: Our ecosystems are enhanced with smart sensor technologies that monitor and manage environmental health, resource allocation, and community well-being as dictated by the wealth of information that is received and acted upon by the conscious stewards of the land. Supported by the security of the Helium Blockchain for decentralized data management, these systems ensure that our projects are sustainable and future-proof.
Helium Blockchain: Through our partnership with Helium, we enhance our project's connectivity and data integrity. This decentralized platform supports our sustainable practices and community participation in environmental stewardship, ensuring transparency and efficiency in every aspect of our environmental stewardship.
