Neo-Liths embraces the longevity of construction materials in architecture by developing a lithic structural framework that operates at an ecological time scale. Through the use of procedural design and machine learning the team developed a set of design tools. They enhance design capacities by embedding environmental intelligence in the act of drawing stone structural layouts while retaining authorship.

Ecocentrism, or the de-hierarchisation of all objects and organisms, is reflected in the openness occurring throughout the material layers of the project. To understand different naturally occurring weathering processes, simulation workflows were developed. They include the staining of stone surfaces due to sunlight and the capillary movement of water through the lithic structure. The tectonic layers consist of natural stone, 3D-printed stone, and lightweight timber. They are arranged according to different degrees of longevity. The spatial arrangements create experiences of lightness and darkness, and varying spatial densities. The project explores a process, where new layers are continuously added, creating a rich built environment with a distinct, ecocentric aesthetic.