Underground eco-resort and spa is dug into the earth
Abstract
The villas will be dug into the landscape on a slope, drawing in southern cooling winds to combat the heat. The shape is used in the shape of the villa courtyards, green roof landscaping and the shading pergolas. These villas have been created by excavating the earth in the location of the villas only, to create minimum disruption to the natural beauty of the site. The hexagonal pattern is a unifying element for the design, even extending to the shapes of the villa pools. The bodies of water embedded in the site and natural wind flow bring cooling air south to north over the villas that are dug into the terrain. So how do you get into the underground villas? They are built into a slope with a green roof. On approach, you see the pool area and back door to each villa, like a honeycomb of pools and windows.
