Start Slideshow
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeA new <a href="https://inhabitat.com/tag/eco-resort/">eco resort</a> in Belize is pulling out all of the stops to be the Caribbean's first carbon-neutral luxury lodging. Aimed at sustainable-minded tourism, <a href="http://www.itzanabelize.com/">Itz’ana Resort & Residences</a> will feature a sustainable design portfolio unprecedented in the area. The complex - designed by Boston-based architect <a href="http://www.deoc-a.com/about/">Roberto de Oliveira Castro</a> - will consist of four- and five-bedroom villas, built with locally-sourced materials and completely powered by a combination of solar and hydro electricity.1
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe complex will offer 50 resort suites and 46 waterfront residences located on a heavenly 16-mile long Caribbean peninsula.2
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe sustainable design of the resort was created by Boston-based architect Roberto de Oliveira Castro in collaboration with NYC-based interior designer Samuel Amoia.3
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe program is reflective of Itz’ana’s “Mission-Driven Luxury” concept, which envisions a lifestyle that is as sustainable as it is high-end.4
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeWith luxury beach lodgings in the Caribbean obviously high in demand, the Itz’ana design caters to travelers and homeowners who want to experience the beautiful region, but without leaving a harmful footprint on the environment.5
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeEach of the villas will be equipped with rooftop solar panels, which will cut energy and consumption in half.6
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeAlthough the resort will source the remaining energy from Belize’s national power grid, that energy is generated by eco-friendly hydroelectric dams.7
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe resort will also work through its Belizean forestry partner to offset any additional carbon emissions that the complex produces.8
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeAlong with its clean energy sources, the complex will also be installed with various sustainable features throughout.9
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe complex will have a rainwater collection system, LED-efficient lighting systems, and an organic garden.10
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe rooms are all designed with the utmost in luxurious touches.11
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe guest rooms are designed to be as luxurious as possible.12
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe interior design implements locally sourced materials and furnishings.13
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeAn eco-friendly system will be used to clean the pools and green cleaning solvents will be used in the laundry service.14
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeThe building materials will consist of locally-sourced wood and design features throughout the buildings.15
- Itz’ana Resort BelizeItz’ana Resort Belize will also have solar cottages.16