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Ecologica Developers, S.A., the builder of Villas del Puente, is committed to
eco-friendly building and design principles, with the aim to preserve the natural
beauty and ecosystems of Costa Rica. Each residence incorporates bio-sensitive and
energy efficient features providing a more comfortable living environment.
Eco-Conscious Features
- Underground electrical system protects wildlife and maximizes views of the Eden-like
natural surroundings.
- Waste treatment plant with low sludge production provides ecological and
environmental performance that is approved by the National Health Agency.
- Copper-silver ionization system to replace chlorine in swimming pools.
- Certified eco-friendly HVAC system. The VRV system adjusts the volume of cooling
air to the condition of the interior air, resulting in high efficiency performance.
- The use of xeriscaping (native plants) in landscaping reduces maintenance, also
avoids use of chemicals for pest control, and helps protect and sustain native species.
- Site design minimizing earthwork so that importing and exporting dirt is reduced.
Slopes and exposed areas provide the right amount of drainage infrastructure and
stability when combined with complementary native plantings.
- Insulating wall construction system increases R-value and lowers cooling costs.
- Eco-friendly roof system.
- Low wattage high-efficiency exterior lighting.
- Energy efficient appliances.
- Low VOC (volatile organic)
paint promotes a safer environment and improves interior air quality.
- Sub-metering for individual allocation of electricity usage and costs.
- Compact fluorescent and other high efficiency interior lighting designs ensures
lower electricity usage and costs.
- Motion sensing of garage lights reduces energy usage and costs.
- Thermal insulation.
- The use of reclaimed wood in the interior finish and trim, wherever practical.
- Lead-free, low-emission paints and coatings.
- "Grey-water" irrigation system reduces the use of potable water.
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