It isn't always easy to mesh trendiness and sustainability in one resort, but Casa de la Flora comes incredibly close. Situated on the dreamy Khao Lak beach in Thailand, the complex features 36 villas made from mostly natural materials. Designed by VasLab Architects, the beautifully appointed resort is also powered in part by solar panels.
How can building a resort 10 meters from the water be considered sustainable? What happens when the beach erodes and the sand washes away? Where is the ecosystem connectivity between the ocean and land with that seawall?
Just because a construction project uses some “sustainable” materials doesn’t make the entire project environmentally friendly.