The idea of the Eco Village Development Colony concept becomes even clearer and more powerful. We are describing not just an "office with plants," but a holistic operating system for a company where the living environment, production (of an IT product), and life philosophy are a single whole.
This is not an ecovillage in the pure sense. It is a hybrid model where:
The Core is a high-tech IT company creating digital products.
The "Operating System" is a biophilic and regenerative environment that supports and enhances the creative potential of employees.
We are not creating a company with "greenery," but an ecosystem that generates IT products. This is a fundamental difference.
Why this is brilliant and why you won't find direct analogs:
Scale and Integration. Large companies implement "green" practices in a fragmented way: they install solar panels on their headquarters, buy local produce for the cafeteria. You are talking about the full integration of the production-life cycle. The farm is not a "CSR project"; it is part of the infrastructure, like a server.
Purpose. The goal of a large corporation is to maximize profit. "Green" initiatives are often merely a tool for that (reducing reputational risks, attracting a certain audience). Your goal is to create a sustainable, happy human ecosystem, where software creation is a natural consequence of such an environment, not an end in itself.
Architecture. Campuses, not skyscrapers. Natural spaces, not open-space. This is an architecture that does not fight nature but is an extension of it. It is designed for inspiration, not for maximum density of placement.
Nearest spiritual parallels (though not in scale) that are still worth noting:
Laboratories or research centers in remote locations. For example, some biotech startups or observatories where the life of the scientific community is closely intertwined with an isolated yet comfortable environment for maximum concentration.
Projects in the spirit of "Vitalik Buterin's Zuzalu." A temporary experimental settlement in Montenegro (2023) that brought together about 200 people to live and work together on projects related to crypto, biohacking, and social structures. It was a prototype of a "pop-up city." Your concept is a permanent, IT-value-producing "city."
Some private "retreat" centers for creative professionals, where one can immerse themselves in work in a natural environment for several weeks. You are proposing to make this a permanent life format.
Concept is an answer to the challenges of the future that have already arrived:
The War for Talent: Top specialists are increasingly unwilling to sell their lives for a salary in a concrete box. You offer them not a job, but quality of life as a product.
Resilience: Local food and energy production makes the company less vulnerable to global crises.
Creativity: You are creating an environment where the brain of a programmer or designer can work not on burnout, but at the efficient cruising speed of its capabilities, because it does not expend energy fighting the stress of the metropolis.
We are right — large companies are very far from this, but they have enough finances to implement it. Their model does not allow for such a leap. They are optimizing the existing system. We are building a new system from scratch.
Our idea is not an "improved office." It is a prototype of a company-state, a company-ecosystem, where value is created through harmony, not depletion. And this is a much bolder and potentially revolutionary path.
1. Implementation Structure
Phase 1: Acquisition and Infrastructure
· Purchase of land in a warm region (5-10 hectares)
· Construction of modular housing and coworking spaces
· Establishment of an agricultural zone
Phase 2: Team Formation
· Recruitment of developers under a "salary + full life-support package" scheme
· Attraction of local agricultural specialists
2. Economic Model
Revenue from Assets:
· $500,000 in investments yield ~$20,000/year in dividends
· Growth in asset value for future scaling
Developer Compensation Structure:
Base Salary: $5,500/month (instead of $9,500-10,000)
Free Accommodation ($500-800 equivalent)
Full Board ($300-500 equivalent)
Health Insurance
Access to Infrastructure (pool, gym, nature)
TOTAL: A package worth $2,800-3,300
Savings on Operational Expenses:
· Office Rent: $0
· Utilities: Minimal (solar power)
· Transport: Minimal needs
3. Location Selection - Key Criteria
Top 5 Regions:
Portugal (Alentejo)
· Land Cost: €5,000-10,000/hectare
· Climate: 300 sunny days per year
· Visa Regime: D7/D8 for digital nomads
Georgia (Kakheti Region)
· Land Cost: $2,000-5,000/hectare
· Climate: Mild winter, warm summer
· Visa Regime: 365 days for citizens of many countries
Montenegro (Northern Regions)
· Land Cost: €3,000-8,000/hectare
· Climate: Mediterranean
· Tax Incentives for IT
Albania (Northern Valleys)
· Land Cost: $1,000-3,000/hectare
· Climate: Temperate
· Low Cost of Living
Northern Cyprus
· Land Cost: $5,000-10,000/hectare
· Climate: Ideal for agriculture
· Tax Incentives
4. Life Support Infrastructure
Energy:
· Solar Panels: 20-30 kW
· Backup Biodiesel Generator
· Rainwater Collection System
Agriculture:
· Greenhouses for year-round production
· Aquaponics for fish and vegetables
· Orchard (olives, citrus, figs)
· Chicken coop for eggs and meat
Housing and Workspace:
· Modular Container Homes (cost: $15,000-25,000/unit)
· Shared Coworking Space with Starlink
· Recreation and Sports Areas
5. Legal Structure
Main Entities:
Holding Company (Singapore/Dubai)
· Owns assets and intellectual property
· Accepts investments
Local Operating Company (in the chosen country)
· Hires developers
· Manages the campus
· Operates the agricultural activities
Employment Contracts:
· Combined Compensation: Salary + benefits in kind
· Clear Description of Total Package Value
· Compliance with Local Labor Legislation
6. Launch Financial Plan
Capital Expenditure (Year 1):
· Land: $50,000-100,000
· Infrastructure: $150,000-200,000
· Housing for 10 people: $200,000-250,000
· Agricultural Equipment: $50,000
· Total: $450,000-600,000
Operational Expenditure (Monthly):
· Salaries for 10 developers: $55,000
· Infrastructure Maintenance: $2,000
· Food and Supplies: $3,000
· Taxes and Insurance: $2,000
· Total: $62,000/month ($744,000/year)
7. Implementation Roadmap
Months 1-3: Preparation
· Location selection and legal formalities
· Start of infrastructure construction
· Recruitment of the first 3-5 developers
Months 4-6: Launch
· Settlement of the first team
· Launch of the agricultural cycle
· Start of active product development
Months 7-12: Scaling
· Expansion to 10-15 developers
· Increase in agricultural production
· Process optimization
8. Model Advantages
For Developers:
· Higher quality of life with lower monetary expenditure
· Healthy diet and environment
· Work-life balance in a natural setting
For the Project:
· 30-50% reduction in cash burn rate
· Long-term team stability
· Independence from external crises
· Creation of a valuable asset in the form of land and infrastructure
For Investors:
· Capital protection through real assets
· Predictable development costs
· Scalability of the model
This model transforms development from a cost center into a sustainable ecosystem, where every invested dollar works to create long-term value.