In March of 2010 our team initiated the design process for the Arco Iris Institute in Santa Fe, NM. The Arco Iris institute is a place for nature based learning. The fruition of our design will see the restoration of previously degraded soils, an increasingly effective water cycle, bio-diverse gardens of nutrient dense superfoods, a haven for pollinators, localized energy systems, a community center and demonstrative learning place, a source for up and coming enterprises, an example of regenerative design.