“ Dome Living, Digital Layers, and Decentralized Life — Through Mayan’s Eyes ” — With Marco Derhy

In a world rebuilding itself from the ground up, few visions feel as elemental — and as elegant — as TerraLux. At the intersection of architectural beauty, biological intelligence, and digital myth-making, TerraLux isn’t just developing homes. It’s composing the symphony of a new Earth. From dome villages that breathe wellness into the soil, to AR story layers that turn land into legend, this movement is more than a blueprint — it’s a living dreamscape. I sat down with the creators behind TerraLux to explore how ancient geometry, luxury interiors, and Web3 technology are weaving together a regenerative future, one dome at a time.

Dome design nested on a TerraLux property in the Catskill Mountains

PART 1: THE CALLING

From luxury interiors to regenerative dome villages — what moment or insight sparked this pivot toward building a New Earth?

At the intersection of beauty and responsibility, a profound shift began. I’ve always held a deep reverence for the subtle patterns of life — how relationships form, how environments shape culture, and how even a single space can influence the soul of a community. Early on, luxury design allowed us to craft spaces of refinement and emotional resonance. But as our company matured, the question emerged: what if these same principles could be applied to the significant challenges of our time?

As I began to explore the tech sector — particularly AI, IoT, and the emerging frameworks of regenerative architecture — it became clear: the future wouldn’t be built with blueprints alone, but with integrated systems that listen, learn, and heal. This wasn’t just about designing homes — it was about creating new societal DNA.

The kitchen, once a symbol of family, has now become a gateway to sovereignty over health, energy, and data. The dome, once seen as an alternative to traditional architecture, became a system for planetary living.

With TerraLux, we’ve transitioned from crafting beautiful residences to building a replicable, intelligent ecosystem that combines wellness, innovative infrastructure, immersive storytelling, and responsible stewardship of the land.

We stand at a threshold where technology, design, and purpose converge — and the tools we now have allow us to answer a question that once felt unreachable: What does it look like to build the future, not just talk about it?

For us, that future isn’t abstract. It’s eight shovel-ready properties, an award-winning kitchen design legacy, and a growing network of dome communities ready to live differently. The time to act is now. And with TerraLux, we’re not just responding to that urgency — we’re architecting the timeline shift.

You’ve called this more than homebuilding — it’s a blueprint for life. How does that blueprint unfold across your eight properties?

Each of our properties is a living expression of place-based intelligence. From the forests of the Catskills to the tropical coastlines of the Dominican Republic, our blueprint begins by listening to the land. We study the climate, the biome, and the subtle ecological patterns already in motion. This allows us to design not just structures, but systems that enhance what’s already thriving.

Across our eight active properties, no two sites are alike, and that’s by design. Some are better suited for regenerative agriculture, others for wellness retreats, and others still for innovation hubs. Our process begins with ecological attunement and expands into social infrastructure.

We build spaces for vitality, collaboration, and cultural renewal. Inside, we integrate wellness technology that actively supports human biology. From frequency-based healing beds and AI wellness assistants to optimizing air, water, and light, each space becomes a sanctuary designed to evolve with its inhabitants.
The blueprint extends through every layer. Modular dome shells enable scalable growth. Our kitchens, built with award-winning design houses, offer personalized spaces powered by intelligent AI assistants and regenerative cooking systems. We even provide blueprints for 3D-printed tools and agricultural systems, encouraging a circular approach to innovation.

Take the Catskills site, for example. It’s home to a tech incubator where creators work at the intersection of nature and invention, supported by immersive eco-experiences and fully equipped digital labs. In contrast, our Dominican Republic site is grounded in somatic healing, yoga, equine-assisted therapies, and bodywork, offered in close connection to the natural rhythm of the land.
At every property, the TerraLux blueprint is more about resonance than replication. We design for the life that wants to emerge from each place.

One of your sites will host the Buckminster Fuller Dome Museum. What personal meaning does Fuller’s legacy hold for you and your work?

Buckminster Fuller was a visionary who blurred the lines between science, art, engineering, and philosophy. What inspires us most is how he used mathematical elegance and engineering precision in the service of humanity, not industry. His work wasn’t just about innovation for the sake of innovation; it was about solving global problems, reducing waste, and designing systems that improve life on Earth.
In Fuller’s domes, we see more than structures — we see biomimicry in action. The geodesic dome mirrors nature’s efficiency, strength, and adaptability. Unlike the rigid boxes that define so much of modern architecture, Fuller’s designs breathe with organic intelligence. His domes are lightweight yet strong, minimalist yet monumental, and deeply aligned with natural principles.

In a world dominated by extractive methods and square buildings, he built spheres — structures that used less material, covered more space, and invited a different relationship with the environment. Fuller dared to imagine a future where design wasn’t just functional, but regenerative — and we’re walking in those footsteps, striving to create dwellings and systems that harmonize with the planet rather than conquer it.
His philosophy reminds us that design is not neutral — it’s a tool for world-building. And like Fuller, we believe design should serve life.

PART 2: THE SYSTEMS

Vistas of the future with the ecovillage design

Each dome features luxury kitchens designed by world-class names like Leicht and Charles Yorke. Why was it important to blend regenerative design with uncompromising interiors?

At TerraLux, we see adoption as the accurate metric of impact. A sustainable future will only take root if it’s compelling enough to live in. That’s why we’ve focused so intently on marrying ecological intelligence with aesthetic excellence. It’s not about sacrifice — it’s about alignment.

Luxury design plays a vital role in cultural signaling. When people walk into a space that feels elevated, nourishing, and refined, they’re more likely to stay, return, and reimagine what’s possible. By integrating brands like Leicht and Charles Yorke — names known for their craftsmanship and timelessness — we’re showing that regenerative living can also be aspirational, even exquisite.

We also have a deep personal connection to design as an art form. These interiors aren’t simply functional. They carry the legacy of material mastery, of form guided by feeling. We aim to ensure these traditions evolve into the future, not get left behind in the rush toward automation or austerity.
Every dome we build becomes a bridge, where the intelligence of nature meets the sophistication of human creativity. When people feel that balance under their feet, in the light, the textures, the flow of the kitchen, they begin to understand that regeneration isn’t an alternative lifestyle. It’s the foundation of a more meaningful one.

With eight properties already shovel-ready across the globe, how do you decide where and how TerraLux expands its next node?

Site selection at TerraLux is driven by both ecological diversity and cultural momentum. Each new property offers an opportunity to refine how our smart systems adapt to different climates, topographies, and bioregions. We’re always asking: how can the architecture respond more intuitively to the land, and what can the land teach us about evolving the system?

At the same time, we operate within a living network of collaborators. Our model is agile by design, shaped by strategic partnerships across construction, smart tech, land development, and community organizing. Expansion isn’t just about geography — it’s about synergy. We stay tuned to where new patterns are emerging, where people are ready to co-create, and where our technologies can enhance what’s already growing.

Our existing eight properties are more than standalone projects — they’re our laboratories. Each site contributes unique data and insights across biome types, social dynamics, and infrastructure integration. What we learn in the Catskills informs how we design for the tropics. What emerges in Greece influences how we approach development in drier zones. This distributed intelligence is what gives us the confidence to scale. When we move toward a ninth site, it isn’t a leap into the unknown — it’s a continuation of an iterative, evolving process grounded in real-world feedback.

Right now, regions like Costa Rica and Dubai are showing signs of accelerated convergence — visionary investors, values-aligned communities, and forward-thinking infrastructure. These are not just emerging markets. They’re becoming testbeds for a redefined way of living. What guides us most is listening across ecosystems, industries, and cultures. Our intention isn’t to impose a model, but to offer tools and frameworks that integrate well and uplift the natural rhythm already in motion.

Your Spatial Network reimagines land as a living map. How does this platform support dome builders and landowners in building regenerative futures?

The Spatial Network gives form to vision. It allows landowners, designers, and community builders to see their property not as a static asset but as an evolving system. By placing intuitive mapping tools in the hands of users, we make it possible for anyone to prototype a regenerative project — layering infrastructure, agricultural zones, wellness centers, or communal spaces — and begin sharing that vision with collaborators, funders, and planners in real time.

One of the features we’re most excited about is our new timeline slider. It allows users to anchor their land plans across multiple stages of development, including speculative future phases. This means projects can be visualized dynamically, not just as they are today, but as living trajectories that evolve. It creates a new dimension of storytelling for land — a way to invite stakeholders into the process before the ground is even broken.

Another integral feature is the bioregional report. This tool automatically analyzes the surrounding ecosystem and socio-cultural context, offering tailored insights on how to develop with ecological harmony in mind. From local climate data to emerging land-use trends, we provide a nuanced foundation for design decisions rooted in place-based intelligence.

What sets this platform apart is its collective awareness. As the network grows, our AI systems begin to recognize patterns across properties — shared goals, complementary needs, potential synergies. That allows us to pair users intelligently, suggest collaborations, and coordinate momentum between like-minded builders. It’s a digital nervous system for regenerative development, ensuring that each project works in isolation, but as part of a greater movement.

The partnership with HomeLink brings advanced smart tech into every dome. What role does intelligent automation play in creating homes that heal?

Our partnership with HomeLink allows us to build on an exceptional foundation of smart infrastructure. Their technology manages the core essentials of intelligent living — from personalized environmental settings to seamless security and device integration. What makes the collaboration so powerful is how it allows us to go further, layering in wellness intelligence that transforms a home from simply responsive to actively regenerative.

At TerraLux, we see the home as a living organism. Intelligent automation becomes the interface through which the home learns from its inhabitants, offering nutritional guidance, monitoring biometrics, regulating air and water quality, and tuning light, sound, and electromagnetic fields to support optimal wewellbeingIt’s not about gadgets — it’s about crafting a space that knows how to support life on every level.
The current wave of AI development is what makes this vision actionable. We now have the tools to parse vast datasets, identify patterns, and deliver hyper-personalized support in real time. Each dome becomes its feedback loop, adjusting to the needs of the people within it and creating tailored environments that align with their biology, routines, and long-term health goals.

We’re integrating emerging modalities such as resonance therapy, bioscanning, and longevity-focused protocols directly into the system architecture. As this field continues to evolve, each breakthrough becomes immediately accessible to our residents, connecting them to the forefront of personalized wellness and next-generation living. In a time when stress, overstimulation, and disconnection have become commonplace, our domes offer something different: intelligent environments designed to restore, support, and heal as part of everyday life.

Wellness isn’t just an add-on here — it’s the infrastructure. From frequency beds to AI wellness mirrors, how do TerraLux homes support biology at the deepest level?

At TerraLux, wellness is foundational to our building process. Each home is designed as a responsive environment, integrating technologies that align with biological rhythms and enhance quality of life in subtle, intelligent ways. Air and water purification systems, circadian lighting, and EMF zoning create a clean, supportive baseline for daily living.

In the kitchen, AI-driven companions assist with meal planning and nutritional awareness, adapting suggestions in real-time based on biometric feedback from wearables. Hydration systems deliver filtered, mineral-enhanced water, supporting health at a cellular level while creating a ritual of care within the home.

Our wellness bathrooms and bedrooms are equipped with scientifically grounded features such as red and near-infrared light therapy, environmental controls, and optional neurofeedback tools to support stress recovery, sleep quality, and mood regulation. These components are modular and user-directed, allowing for a tailored approach depending on resident preferences and needs.

The result is a home that gently collaborates with its inhabitants, quietly optimizing key inputs such as light, air, water, and recovery cues to support long-term well-being. Rather than layering tech on top of design, we integrate it at the structural level, ensuring that each space functions not only beautifully but regeneratively.

PART 3: THE EXPERIENCE

Homelink hardware and TerraLux software make a perfect marriage

Every TerraLux site has an AR story layer — turning land into a mythic journey. How does gamifying space change how people relate to place?

When we’re young, space is alive. A hallway becomes a racetrack, a tree becomes a gateway, a kitchen becomes a castle. We crawl into corners, invent quests in gardens, and feel the world as a story unfolding around us. As we grow older, much of that wonder is flattened by utility. Places become functional. Land becomes real estate. The enchantment fades.

At TerraLux, we’re reclaiming that sense of living narrative — reviving the emotional, cultural, and mythic threads that connect people to place. Our AR story layers weave interactive journeys through each site, unlocking histories, rituals, folklore, and ecological insights that might otherwise remain invisible. These aren’t generic overlays — they’re crafted with deep research into local traditions, oral histories, and the environmental character of the land itself.

When visitors or residents explore a TerraLux village, they might scan a tree and discover the medicinal uses it once held, or follow a trail that leads them into a quest tied to the site’s founding story. These experiences stir memory and imagination, inviting people to participate in a shared mythology rather than pass through as observers.

The phygital layer, (where digital artifacts correspond to physical sites), creates personal stakes in the land. Residents and investors don’t just own space. They inhabit a living world, with characters, chapters, and are given a role to play in its ongoing story.

By integrating game design principles — exploration, achievement, cooperation, and meaning — we create places that are felt, not just visited. The result is a culture of playfulness and reverence, where the land itself becomes a teacher, a companion, and a stage for transformation.

Explore the augmented reality story layers over the land

When someone steps into a TerraLux showcase dome, what do you want them to feel in their body, and believe about the future?

We want people to feel a sense of arrival, as though they’ve stepped into a future they didn’t know was already available. There’s a grounded elegance in these domes that communicates something quietly powerful: that real change doesn’t have to wait for policy shifts or massive infrastructure overhauls. It can begin at home.

The atmosphere is alive with subtle cues — clean air, responsive light, natural textures, soft acoustics, and spatial flow that feels intuitive to the body. It’s a sensory reminder that comfort and regeneration aren’t opposites. They’re allies. We hope that visitors leave with a felt sense of possibility. That a regenerative, tech-integrated, creatively rich lifestyle isn’t a luxury reserved for tomorrow — it’s a choice that can be made today. These domes are prototypes of a more meaningful kind of living. And here’s a little secret — they’re also community starter kits. Inside each one is a foundational set of systems for nourishment, healing, creative expression, and expansion. They’re modular, scalable, and built to grow with the people who inhabit them.

When you walk into a TerraLux dome, you’re not just entering a building. You’re stepping into a living blueprint — a seed for the next chapter of civilization.

With shell domes starting at $50K and requiring no permits, what shifts could we see in travel culture, rural development, and land access?

Real estate is evolving. It’s no longer just about fixed assets and long-term mortgages — it’s becoming fluid, responsive, and rooted in deeper values. With our accessible pricing structure and domes designed for easy deployment, we’re opening up new models of land use that meet two growing desires in parallel.
The first is a return to local sovereignty. More people want to live in bioregional alignment — investing in land they can steward, rather than just occupying it. Whether motivated by environmental responsibility, a longing for a deeper connection to place, or the appeal of building a life in nature without sacrificing digital connectivity, our dome villages support this shift. We provide the architectural shell and a suite of regenerative tools that empower individuals and communities to shape their environment with intention.

The second is the rise of flexible, membership-based living. Think of it as the evolution of the homestead and the co-working model colliding. Our dome network allows digital nomads, mobile professionals, and value-driven travelers to invest in a distributed lifestyle. By joining the TerraLux ecosystem, you’re not just buying a structure — you’re gaining access to a network of like-minded communities around the world. Whether through house swaps, co-living exchanges, or location-to-location residency programs, the world becomes more open while still aligned with your values.

Underpinning all of this is a shared infrastructure. When you invest in a single dome, you’re plugging into a wider system — one that supports your independence while amplifying your contribution. It’s a new real estate paradigm: one that honors both rootedness and movement, ownership and access, personal expression and collective design.

PART 4: THE COMMUNITY & FUTURE

Fractional ownership in TerraLux isn’t just about real estate — it’s about governance and empowerment. How is it reshaping the idea of community leadership?

Ownership at TerraLux is not a static title — it’s an invitation to help shape the culture and direction of the community. Whether it’s a conversation in a shared kitchen about how meals are prepared, or a cross-site dialogue through digital governance tools like DAOs, we’re exploring new ways for people to step into meaningful agency.

We recognize that leadership in this era is about more than hierarchy. It’s about presence, contribution, and a sense of personal stake. That’s why our model incorporates both emotional investment, through narrative, place-making, and shared rituals, and structural involvement, through tokenized ownership and collaborative decision-making platforms. With tools like The Spatial Network, residents and stakeholders can visualize the evolution of the property, pose ideas, and actively participate in long-term development planning.

By embedding agile governance systems, internal rewards mechanisms, and data-informed feedback loops, we create a culture of iteration and responsiveness. It allows us to track the real-world impact of decisions — from ecological outcomes to social cohesion — and adjust in real time. Governance doesn’t have to feel like a burden. It can be a process of ongoing realignment that draws on the collective’s internal resources, lived experience, and emerging expertise.

Ultimately, we’re building communities where leadership is distributed, transparent, and aligned with our values. TerraLux isn’t offering a finished utopia. We’re offering a framework to co-create something alive, accountable, and adaptive—a new kind of stewardship—where everyone has a role in writing the next chapter.

You’re opening TerraLux to global co-creators. What kind of movement is rising from this platform — and what excites you most about who’s showing up?

TerraLux sits at a rare intersection — blending regenerative architecture, advanced wellness systems, intelligent infrastructure, and tokenized ownership. This convergence draws contributors from across disciplines: system designers, biotech pioneers, real estate futurists, wellness practitioners, and creatives working at the frontier of immersive storytelling.

What excites us most is the depth and sincerity that are emerging. In the personal wellness space, we’re seeing inventors develop next-generation tools that bring clinical insights into the home, bridging biology, software, psychology, and the environment in entirely new ways. These systems are built for practical impact, designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life and deliver tangible support from day one.

We’re also encouraged by the quiet maturation within Web3. Beyond the noise, projects are emerging that are anchored in utility, accountability, and shared ownership. With on-chain governance evolving and tools like AI agents and no-code platforms becoming more accessible, the distance between idea and implementation is shrinking. What once required a whole team can now begin with a single conversation.
As urban density, economic instability, and ecological strain increase, more people are seeking ecosystems that feel both luxurious and grounded — places that support the body, ignite the mind, and restore a relationship with the land. TerraLux offers a platform to co-create that future, and the people showing up are doing so with bold imagination and deep intent.

This movement is grounded in innovation, guided by a return to value-driven design and meaningful collaboration. What’s emerging is a culture shaped by participation, where governance, technology, and creativity align with long-term well-being. We are discovering tools that are finally worthy of the scale of the challenges we face.

PART 5: THE ESSENCE

Smart homes with regenerative luxury — the future is available now

If someone remembers just one feeling or idea from experiencing TerraLux, what do you hope it is?

That a different kind of life is not only possible — it’s already here, waiting for them. We want people to feel the quiet joy of stepping into a space that welcomes them fully. Where the light feels intentional, the air feels clean, the systems respond to their needs, and something ancient in their body remembers how good it can feel to belong.

It’s the feeling of affluence without excess, of connection without noise. A kind of elegant ease that arises when design, nature, technology, and community are all in harmony. In that atmosphere, people soften. They listen. They contribute. They come alive.

If there’s one idea we hope stays with people, it’s that they matter. That the home, the land, the network — all of it is designed to hear them. Their preferences. Their vision. Their voice. We want each inhabitant to feel seen and empowered, not only shaping what happens around them, but rippling outward into the broader movement we’re building. Because what we create together at TerraLux doesn’t end at the property line. It travels. It inspires. It carries the imprint of those who chose to live with intention — the early legacy of everyone daring to live in harmony with the future.

Finally, how can our readers stay updated on this new development with TerraLux?

Mayan Metzler, the visionary CEO

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