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The bigger picture

The bigger picture

At the heart of our project is a simple idea: modern comfort doesn’t have to come at the expense of nature. We started with empty rooms, leaky tanks, depleted soil, and no infrastructure. Step by step, we built apartments ready for every season, renewable heating and power systems, high-speed internet, and spaces where creativity and learning can flourish.

The bigger picture

Our history and drive

Making the decision to quit both our jobs, sell our house and give away most of our stuff was (obviously) not an easy decision. It is one thing to dream of migrating to another country but 'gut turning' to actually do it. Was it and is it an easy journey? Absolutely not! Did we maybe regret it? Not for a second! With the new skills we have learned while building the apartments and maintaining the land we feel confident to expand our skill set and are ready for the next projects. We can't wait to share with you our upcoming projects of the living systems, building new spaces and community.

For example our eco-tourism approach goes beyond offering a place to sleep. It’s about living systems: regenerating soil with grazing animals, producing our own food in market gardens and food forests, and capturing rain and sun to meet our water and energy needs. It’s about building spaces, co-working areas, maker labs, and future repair cafés where guests and locals can meet, share skills, and build ideas together.

We believe real sustainability means working with what you have, inviting others to join, and always keeping the system open for improvement. By mixing high tech, low tech, and old-fashioned cooperation, we want to show how rural places can thrive in the modern world, without losing their soul.

Designing & implementing a social & sustainable future
Designing & implementing a social & sustainable future
Change through education
Change through education
Lead by example
Lead by example
How do you balance modern comfort with environmental preservation?
We believe the two can coexist. By implementing renewable heating and power systems alongside modern infrastructure, we provide high-level comfort without compromising our commitment to the natural environment and sustainable living.
Are the apartments equipped for stays during the winter months?
Yes. Although we started with basic structures, we have built apartments that are fully insulated and equipped with renewable heating systems, making them comfortable and ready for guests during every season of the year.
Do you offer high-speed internet for remote workers or creatives?
Absolutely. We have integrated high-speed internet into our infrastructure to ensure that guests looking for a space where creativity and learning can flourish have the connectivity they need for work or projects.
What kind of renewable energy systems do you use on-site?
We have transitioned from no infrastructure to a modern setup featuring renewable heating and power systems. These systems are designed to minimize our ecological footprint while ensuring a reliable supply of energy for our guests.
What is the history and drive behind the Starbase18 project?
Our project began with a vision to transform depleted soil and leaky tanks into a thriving hub. Our drive is to create a space that combines sustainable infrastructure with areas designed for learning, creativity, and modern comfort.
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