The 30,000-Gallon Secret: Why We Built a Lake Under the Guest Rooms

• Frank J
• January 7, 2026
• Regenerative Architecture

In the lush highlands of Potrerillos, the “dry season” is a deceptive term. It is not a desert. The famous bajareque mist still rolls in, and you will see the occasional shower in January or February. To the casual tourist, the landscape looks green and alive. But for a household of eight people off-grid, this…

Stop Fixing the Old World. Build a New One.

• Frank J
• January 1, 2026
• Foundations

Every year around this time, the world starts talking about “Resolutions.” We promise to fix the old versions of ourselves while staying in the same environments that broke us in the first place. We make small wishes for self-improvement when what we really crave is a fundamental shift in where and how we live. Many…