A research project of the WAVe Trinity Institute
The Arche-City Project
Community. Research. Future.
The Vision
Arche-City sites are emerging worldwide — self-sufficient communities where people consciously live together differently.
Traditional knowledge meets cutting-edge technologies.
Self-Sufficiency Through Innovation
Every Arche-City operates independently — with its own energy generation, natural water supply, local food production and sustainable building materials.
Not regression, but progress.
Tradition Meets Technology
Not either-or — but the best of both worlds.
The Pillars of an Arche-City
Six areas that together form a complete system.
EDUCATION
School reimagined. Life-oriented learning instead of rigid systems.
HEALTH
Holistic healing centers. Prevention instead of repair.
NUTRITION
Healthy food, sustainable production, short supply chains.
ECONOMY
Cooperative model. Community token for the collective.
DIPLOMACY
People's diplomacy as lived practice.
MEDIA
In-house media center for documentation and research.
One Vision — Many Expressions
Health Arche
Energy Arche
Family Arche
Animal Arche
Crafts Arche
The Arche-City Portal
A digital portal connects all Arche-Cities worldwide.
Work & Travel — Collaborate and explore
Visit — Discover an Arche-City
Live — Houses, apartments, rooms
Scientifically Accompanied
The Arche-City Project is an official long-term research project of the WAVe Trinity Institute. New forms of education, health and economy are being tested.
Every Arche-City has a local research office.
Open Inward, Open Outward
An Arche-City is not an isolated project. It operates self-sufficiently but interacts with the region.
Exchange. Growth. Togetherness.
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Why Now?
Scalable
One model, many locations worldwide
Research-Relevant
Scientifically accompanied, socially significant
Forward-Looking
Answers to pressing questions
Values-Based
Cooperative instead of profit logic
Transparent
In-house media work ensures visibility
Network Effect
Every new Arche-City strengthens the overall system
Become Part of the Movement
Contact
Whether you want to visit an Arche-City, collaborate or start your own — we look forward to hearing from you.
waldemar.herdt@wavecenter.org