The Culture

• Arcadia runs on deep work. Residents report gaining 2–3 productive hours per day just from being here. Come ready to use them.

• The house hosts researchers, PhD candidates, founders, and autodidacts unified by one thing: a commitment to serious, meaningful work.

• Alumni and affiliates span YCombinator, SpaceX, Oxford Neurosciences, and Emergent Ventures. The network you're entering is real and it extends well beyond Berkeley.

How to Treat the Space

• This is someone's home and someone's research lab. Treat it with the same respect you'd want for your own workspace.

• Keep shared spaces clean and functional because everyone here is trying to focus and output.

• The deep work basement exists for a reason. Be mindful of noise and energy throughout the house.

Making the Most of Your Stay

• Share what you're working on early. The best connections here happen when people know what you're building and how you think.

• Use the infrastructure. The co-working floors, whiteboards, and deep work spaces are there to compound your output.

• Be generous with your knowledge + network. The culture at Arcadia compounds when everyone gives as much as they take.