Envision & Design
The Arks of Humanity
Join a global network of visionaries collaborating on Digital Twin Arcologies. Research, design, and simulate sustainable mega-structures that will support permanent lunar colonization under the Artemis Accords.
The STAR Shipyard Needs You
From regional concepts to a unified lunar infrastructure
1. Join Your Region
Connect with local collaborators and contribute to your region's unique Arcology vision.
2. Develop Projects
Upload concepts, write white papers, and iterate on designs with your global team.
3. Contribute to the Orbital Shipyard
Top innovations feed into the unified Orbital Arcology supporting the Artemis Accords.
4. Explore Cosmic Republic Simulations
Explore & Envision Cosmic Frontier Problems & develop Adaptive Solutions in Simulations
5. Explore Cosmic Republic Philosophy & Activism!
Cosmic Freedom & The People's Cosmic Narrative - Starts with Your Cosmic Narrative!!
6. Explore The Cosmic Republic Exopolitics Academy
Our New Cosmic Republic Exopolitics Academy has several Expanding Courses in Development!
What is an Arcology
Understanding the foundation of sustainable space civilization
Definition
Arcology, a portmanteau of "architecture" and "ecology" coined by architect Paolo Soleri in 1969, defines a vision of hyper-dense, self-contained, three-dimensional vertical cities. These massive structures aim to integrate residential, commercial, and agricultural facilities to minimize human environmental impact, eliminate urban sprawl, and foster sustainable, pedestrian-oriented communities.
Central Infrastructure Component
An Arcology is a central infrastructure framework, which when fully developed leads to replicable planetary & orbital infrastructure capability being unlocked, enabling the development of a decentralized self-sustainable cosmic republic civilization model.
Space Ark Foundation
These massive, integrated structures combine architecture and ecology to create self-contained environments capable of supporting life across or beyond Earth's atmosphere. When sustainability & survivability is combined with the capacity to install industry & biology on other worlds - we enable our civilizations future capacity to develop Space Ark technologies & remote colonies on other worlds.
Featured Arcologies
Top-voted projects from around the world
Explore Arcologies Across Different Terrains
From land to sky — discover arcology designs for every environment
The Ark Cities challenge encourages users around the world to play Arcommander & design a self-sustainable model of their own home town or city, reimagining it as a futuristic Arcology. Their vision may integrate current Architecture, or reinvision their town with a new style for a new age. Users can also reach beyond their own home town, envisioning cities across the Earth or beyond it across the Solar System.
The STAR Shipyard Awaits
The most innovative technologies and concepts from Earth's regional Arcologies will unite to create humanity's first permanent orbital settlement.
Explore Orbital Shipyard