The region's arid climate poses great challenges for water usage and fires. The use of ancient permaculture practices such as earthworks, rain catchment and dry farming play a large role in the community's design.

Baja California Norte and Southern California have a strongly intertwined history that continues to mesh cultures and people into a single mega-region. Additionally, climate change and political events continue to drive up the number of people seeking asylum that could benefit from shelter in newly built communities.

Propensity to fire, earthquakes and drastic weather changes in the region demand innovative methods of construction.