Gallery: Casa de la Flora Resort Combi...
And rainwater is harvested.
Using natural materials such as wood, stone, and rock partitions (in addition to less-friendly concrete), the designers managed to strike a balance between luxury and simplicity with these rectangular villas. Local flora grows unhindered in the public spaces, around the pool, and at the outdoor restaurant, and rainwater is harvested in order to ensure this precious resource is used intelligently.
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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.