SPECUS VILLAGE
Homes, infrastructure, and a managed living environment
Specus Village turns a plot and a house into an operating environment for living, retreat, rental, or long-term ownership. It connects housing, access, utilities, shared spaces, maintenance, rules, and an operator.
Autonomy means preserving essential functions during disruptions to water, power, communications, or external services. It relies on engineering reserves and competent management rather than isolation from the outside world.
home + land + infrastructure + maintenance + rules + trust01 / What the client receives
Specus Village can begin with one completed home or a site for a small settlement. The first stage produces a clear configuration: which house fits, what the supply includes, which external costs apply, who maintains the property, and what can be added as the project grows.
Project scope
- site review and basic planning compatibility;
- selection of a house and use scenario;
- foundation, transport, crane, installation, and connections;
- roads, parking, water, energy, communications, and wastewater;
- shared spaces and service zones;
- maintenance, managed rental, and owner arrival preparation;
- rules of use and allocation of responsibility;
- fallback plans for critical systems.
Three layers of Specus Village
| Layer | Content |
|---|---|
| Physical | home, land, roads, utilities, landscape, and equipment |
| Operational | operator, maintenance, budget, rules, rental, and emergency procedures |
| Spatial | centre, path, boundary, directions, common and private space |
Within the Specus method, a place is treated as an order to be recovered and tested through material, climate, law, and everyday operation. This continues the logic of SA-1: the structure of the watch expands from the wrist to the territory. The design layer draws on research into spatial patterns, building adaptation, cohousing, and the social logic of space [1–4].
Nomi Base and Nomi Grand are the standard foundation. Other models can be sourced from reviewed partner manufacturers for unusual sites, glamping, hospitality, or premium projects. Every model requires a separate check of specification, logistics, foundation, warranty, and local compliance.
02 / Homes and specification
Nomi Base
A compact home for living, guests, rental, glamping, or the first unit of a future settlement.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 36 m² |
| Price from | €34,200 |
| Terrace | approximately 10–18 m², priced separately |
| Layout | living zone, sleeping zone, 1–2 bedrooms |
| Bathroom | 1 |
| Occupancy | 1–2 people comfortably, up to 4 sleeping places |
Nomi Grand
A larger home for a family, extended stays, second-home ownership, or premium rental.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Area | 74 m² |
| Price from | €70,300 |
| Terrace | approximately 18–30 m², priced separately |
| Layout | living zone, 2 bedrooms, flexible room |
| Bathrooms | 1–2 |
| Occupancy | 2–4 people comfortably, up to 6 sleeping places |
Included in the price from €950 / m²
- house structure;
- exterior and interior finishes;
- internal electrical and plumbing systems;
- kitchen cabinetry, worktop, and sink;
- shower, basin, toilet, and water heater;
- agreed materials and equipment from European brands.
Priced separately
- land, permits, municipal fees, and local specialists;
- foundation, crane, and unloading;
- transport and installation according to location and access;
- water, electricity, wastewater, or septic connections;
- terrace, landscaping, and freestanding furniture;
- internet, backup power, insurance, and legal review.
The final specification is fixed in the supplier agreement. The total project cost is confirmed only after the site review.
SPECUS VILLAGE / SCALE MAP
Each scale requires its own infrastructure
A new layer appears when the number of homes creates a shared task: access, maintenance, storage, management, or reserve capacity.
03 / Scales
| Scenario | Composition | What appears |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone home | 1 home | site, foundation, connections, and maintenance |
| Small cluster | 5–10 homes | common area, edge parking, storage, and initial rules |
| Mini settlement | 20 homes | operator, service centre, shared infrastructure, and maintenance budget |
| Full settlement | 50+ homes | professional management, reserve fund, and local economy |
Every new facility must respond to a specific need of residents, owners, or the operator.
Example for 20 homes
- 14 Nomi Base and 6 Nomi Grand homes;
- administration point and staff accommodation;
- service centre, workshop, and tool storage;
- coworking and common kitchen;
- quiet courtyards, family area, and exercise zone;
- garden, productive landscape, and seasonal activities;
- edge parking, service road, and pedestrian routes;
- water, energy, communications, and backup technical systems.
04 / People, governance, and maintenance
Living scenarios
| Profile | Primary need | Typical pattern |
|---|---|---|
| Second-home owner | maintenance while absent | periodic visits |
| Family | privacy, safety, and extended living | seasonal or permanent |
| Remote professional | communications, workspace, and quiet | several weeks or longer |
| Short-stay guest | clear service and a ready home | days or weeks |
| Operator and staff | access to service zones and procedures | permanent |
| Landowner or investor | transparent budget and manageable operation | long term |
Practical order of living
- rules for guests, rental, noise, animals, and renovation;
- use of shared spaces;
- owner voting and operator authority;
- conflict resolution and participant exit procedure;
- planned maintenance of homes, roads, utilities, and landscape;
- inspection log, repair requests, and reserve budget;
- insurance for homes, common areas, guests, rental, and operator liability;
- separate agreements for land, home, management, and optional services.
The operator runs daily operations. Owners approve rules and decisions affecting common property and budgets. The legal structure depends on the country, land status, and ownership model.
05 / Infrastructure and spatial system
A 20-home settlement needs a minimum operating system rather than the maximum number of facilities. The ranges below are starting points for feasibility work, not a completed master plan.
| Facility | Preliminary range | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Administration point | 40–100 m² | reception, management, and safety |
| Staff accommodation | 80–200 m² | permanent operation |
| Service centre | 80–160 m² | equipment, storage, and minor repair |
| Coworking | 80–150 m² | work for residents and guests |
| Workshop | 60–120 m² | repair, tools, and learning |
| Common kitchen and table | 50–100 m² | shared meals and small events |
| Productive landscape | from 500 m² | garden, herbs, berries, and seasonal harvest |
| Family and quiet zones | site-dependent | separation of active and calm uses |
| Parking and service access | calculated by site | transport, delivery, and emergency access |
Planogram
The planogram establishes the order of design decisions before the master plan. It begins with the site boundary, entrance, common centre, primary directions, and routes. Homes, water, workshop, active zones, and quiet zones are placed afterwards.
A working interpretation of Vastu Shastra is used as one orientation reference: east relates to the entrance and morning light, south to activity, west to water and rest, and north to the workshop, storage, and technical functions [5]. Climate, terrain, access, fire regulations, utilities, and local law always take priority.
SPECUS VILLAGE / PLANOGRAM
Planning logic
Working orientation: east / arrival, south / activity, west / water and rest, north / workshop and storage.
Explore spatial archetypesThe sequence shows the field, boundary, axes, centre, five homes, and basic infrastructure. It demonstrates the method rather than a finished plan for a specific site.
Core rules
- 5–9 homes per cluster;
- parking and vehicles at the edge;
- pedestrian core;
- service route for delivery and emergency access;
- privacy through landscape;
- common centre and several quiet zones;
- prepared technical areas;
- clear distinction between private, common, and service space.
06 / Productive landscape and shared life
An owner's home can be maintained by the operator, rented without guaranteed returns, and later moved from rental readiness to personal residence.
The early food system includes a garden, herbs, berries, a small orchard, honey, local products, and seasonal harvest days. Produce may be used at the common table, delivered to owners, or sold locally.
Expansion requires staff, sanitary and veterinary controls, insurance, cold storage, and local permits.
Regular formats
- common table;
- garden care day;
- seasonal harvest day;
- open workshop day;
- repair meeting;
- practical skill evening;
- tool library.
These formats support familiarity, skill transfer, and care for the shared environment. Participation follows a clear calendar and does not replace professional maintenance [3].
Resident produce box
Part of the harvest may be assembled into seasonal boxes for residents, including fresh produce, honey, herbs, berries, and preserved goods. A box may be collected during a visit or delivered through an agreed logistics service.
After applicable food-safety requirements are met, surplus produce may be sold through the settlement's own online store or supplied to local partners. Contents, frequency, delivery, and price depend on the season and actual production volume.
07 / Engineering resilience
Specus Village includes fallback plans for interruptions to power, water, communications, access, and external services [6, 7].
| System | Basic fallback |
|---|---|
| Energy | batteries, generator, or hybrid supply for critical loads |
| Water | calculated storage, filtration, and backup pumps |
| Communications | primary channel and independent backup channel |
| Technical areas | separate room for panels, pumps, filters, and batteries |
| Readiness | site map, assembly point, first aid, and assigned roles |
| Operation | procedure, inspection log, and responsible people |
Every critical system receives a fallback plan and inspection schedule. Qualified engineers determine volumes, capacities, and protection classes after assessing occupancy, climate, risks, and regulations.
Claims about shelter, blast protection, radiation protection, or other hazards require engineering calculations, testing, and applicable certification. Read more: Specus Village engineering resilience.
08 / Starting a project
| Step | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Site and scenario | region, land, access, utilities, and purpose |
| 02 | Review | zoning, risks, foundation, utilities, and permits |
| 03 | Configuration | homes, infrastructure, phases, and management model |
| 04 | Proposal | home and external costs shown separately |
| 05 | Agreements | responsibilities of supplier, operator, owner, and contractors |
| 06 | Delivery | production, transport, installation, and commissioning |
Who it serves
- landowners and second-home buyers;
- families and remote professionals;
- glamping and hospitality operators;
- landowners developing a small settlement;
- existing communities;
- partners and investors focused on long-term operation.
The project requires site review, compliance with local rules, and a transparent budget. Rental returns, full autonomy, and protective performance are not guaranteed without a separate calculation and agreement.
09 / References
Distribution vector — public crowdfunding protocol
Observer coordinate registration opens an access point to the next phase of Specus.