Who We Are
Our Inspiration
Ecosystem Services
Natural areas provide benefits to life such as air and water purification, capturing and storing carbon, and positive psychological benefits for humans.
The "Wrong" Type of Island
Heavily urbanized areas exhibit negative environmental aspects like the "urban heat island" effect and increased likelihood of flooding due to heavy use of impermeable surfaces, while green spaces and structures can greatly mitigate these issues.
Nature Doesn't Waste
Innovative recycling efforts can "feed two birds with one worm", such as using building materials like cement that incorporate captured carbon dioxide in their chemistry, while blending the design of this material with plants that provide green accents, fruits, and vegetables!
Inspired Innovation
At DiO, we recognize that the unimaginable intelligence of nature and of nature's biology can fuel human design for the benefit of all life on Earth.
"Forest Bathing"
An age-old Japenese concept to zap stress, we see biology-inspired and biology-centric design as a means to enhance positive psychology in all beings and to bolster a sense of Oneness with nature.
Our Striving
Modern Reconnection With Our Land
Promoting the mindset and action of environmental stewardship is at the forefront of what moves DiO. We wish to innovate an entirely new category of "healthy sustainability" to nurture all beings.
Merging Cultures
• American innovation and entrepreneurship, modeled after the indigenous understanding of our sacred responsibility to care for the health of ourselves and our surroundings.
• Asian inspiration such as high-tech yet grounded-in-nature Japan and Singapore.
• African and Australian profound connection to and reverence for the marvel and power of nature.
• Eastern emphasis on the Oneness of humanity and nature, and the spiritual aspect of life.
• The best of Europe's urban, local, and regional planning for walkability, community connection and happiness, and sustainability.
"Blue Zones" Through Green Zones
We seek to create spaces that result in a healthier environment for inhabitants to increase quality of life, and therefore length of life, by providing the benefits of nature in non-remote areas.
Ultimately, we strive to realize the qualities of Earth's health-laden "Blue Zone" communities in all DiO-partnering locations through the provision of fresh food, the encouragement of easy physical activity, and the remembering of humanity's Oneness with all of Creation by being responsible Creators.