Eco Friendly & Sustainable Living
costa rica, Tag
- Stunning Costa Rican beach home uses passive features to stay cool Fri, 26 Oct 18, 5:30amLocated mere steps away from idyllic white sand beaches on one side and a coconut grove on the other, this beach house designed by Studio Saxe is giving us major home envy...
- A hygrothermal-optimized house boasts thermal comfort with volcano views Fri, 5 Oct 18, 12:30amKnown for its hot and humid summers, the Costa Rican town of Naranjo de Alajuela can be a tricky place to build a cool and comfortable home with a small energy footprint...
- This eco-hotel in Costa Rica will be completely solar-powered by 2019 Thu, 23 Aug 18, 3:00amGood news for travelers who want all the comforts of a hotel, but without the accompanying carbon footprint: Cala Luna, a luxury hotel in Costa Rica, provides a green retreat that's about to get even greener...
- Escape to paradise in this nature-inspired surf hotel in Costa Rica Wed, 25 Jul 18, 5:30amA beloved surfer hangout has been transformed into the stunning Gilded Iguana Hotel, a breezy and contemporary getaway that, despite its updated amenities, still exudes its original laid-back atmosphere...
- Costa Rica to abolish fossil fuels in a bid to be the world's first decarbonized country Fri, 11 May 18, 1:09amCould Costa Rica become the first decarbonized country in the world? That's one of the goals of new president Carlos Alvarado. The Independent reported during his inauguration that he said, "We have the titanic and beautiful...
- Costa Rica to abolish fossil fuel use in a bid to be the world's first decarbonized country Fri, 11 May 18, 1:09amCould Costa Rica become the first decarbonized country in the world? That's one of the goals of new president Carlos Alvarado. The Independent reported during his inauguration that he said, "We have the titanic and beautiful...
- Scandinavian-inspired hotel emerges from the lush Costa Rican landscape Thu, 3 May 18, 3:30amEuropean design elements meet Costa Rican craftsmanship in the newly completed Mint Santa Teresa, a modern hotel set into a steep hillside in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica...
- Repurposed cargotecture dwellings keep naturally cool in Costa Rica Tue, 23 Jan 18, 9:16pmAn environmentally conscious family tapped DAO and Re Arquitectura to design a home expansion project with low landscape impact. In response, the architecture firms created Franceschi Container Houses, a series of cargotecture...
- New Orleans declares state of emergency in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nate Fri, 6 Oct 17, 11:03pmIn the midst of one of the most active hurricane seasons in modern United States history, New Orleans braces for impact as Tropical Storm Nate barrels through Central America en route to the American Gulf Coast...
- How orange peels helped barren land in Costa Rica spring back to life Wed, 23 Aug 17, 11:52pmThere's more to oranges than juice! Back in the 1990's, two ecologists suggested orange juice manufacturer Del Oro donate some of their land near a national park in Costa Rica; in exchange, they'd be able to deposit agricultural...
- Airy Costa Rica home enjoys incredible views of the ocean and jungle Tue, 15 Aug 17, 10:31pmThis gorgeous Costa Rican residence occupies a unique location near Santa Teresa Beach, where the jungle meets the Pacific Ocean. Architect Benjamin Garcia Saxe designed the Ocean Eye House to provide stunning views of its...
- Costa Rica eco-resort combines jungle yoga with sustainable design Wed, 9 Aug 17, 11:29pmNALU boutique hotel in Costa Rica is a sustainable jungle retreat for exercise and relaxation. Merging sustainability with local craftsmanship, architecture firm Studio Saxe designed a series of pavilions scattered amongst...
- Costa Rica aims to become the first country to ban all single-use plastics Tue, 8 Aug 17, 12:34amCosta Rica is taking a stand against the plastic waste flooding our oceans and clogging up our landfills: the country is poised to become the first in the world to eliminate all single-use plastics...
- Costa Ricas Land of the Strays is a canine paradise where nearly 1,000 dogs roam free Mon, 27 Jun 16, 3:20amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8RhLayAU4g Founded nine years ago by a couple passionate about animal welfare, Territorio de Zaguatas is a non-profit organization that operates with help from donations, volunteers, and a...
- The heat beneath our feet: the potential of Latin American geothermal power Wed, 13 Apr 16, 10:02pmLatin America only uses 5% of its natural heat resources, but it is still a small industry and lacks incentives