VAY, Coonoor Retreat Lodge / Biome Environmental Solutions
Briefly

The project optimizes views and minimizes its ecological footprint by reducing building footings and utilizing cantilever designs, enhancing both aesthetics and sustainability.
Incorporating local materials posed challenges, leading to innovative solutions like the use of glass and RCC, which harmonize with the natural surroundings while maintaining structural integrity.
With careful site orientation, each villa mirrors the landscape, offering panoramic views while the design balances the need for coziness and environmental engagement.
Sustainable practices, including rainwater harvesting, reinforce the retreat's commitment to eco-friendly living, even as the design utilizes modern construction techniques.
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