Sustainable Development is a pattern of resource use that aims to meet human needs while preserving the environment so that these needs can be met not only in the present, but in the indefinite future. The term was used by the Brundtland Commission which coined what has become the most often-quoted definition of sustainable development as development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” The field of sustainable development can be conceptually broken into three constituent parts: environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and sociopolitical sustainability.

Definition of Ecotourism
Purposeful travel to natural areas to understand the culture and natural history of the environment; taking care not to alter the integrity of the ecosystem; producing economic opportunities that make the conservation of natural resources beneficial to local people."

Definition of Green
A choice or attitude leading to environmental sustainability.

Definition of "Sustainable Development"
Development that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" ~ Brundtland Commission.

INNOVATION AND CONSERVATION design COME TOGETHER AT Alouatta

Alouatta reflects an optimistic vision of the future, a vision that combines a healthy quality of life with a global commitment to sustainable design. Our award-winning architects have engineered a "city within the jungle where residents and visitors can live, work, and play. This vibrant community will transform your expectations, providing a remarkable demonstration that a community can be both beautiful and sustainable.

We aspire to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council, taking an innovative approach to site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental air quality. Learn more about green building design and LEED certification at the U.S. Green Building Council's website

Conserving Water:
Our architects and planners have integrated water conservation measures throughout the community. From beautiful, specially-designed low-flow bathroom fixtures to a highly efficient irrigation system, Alouatta's design conserves water, a precious resource.

Conserving Energy:
Alouatta's dramatic design and exciting amenities utilize natural light and innovative strategies to conserve power and thermal energy, and much of the power that is consumed at Alouatta will be generated on-site. This reduces demand on the power grid and benefits the entire community.

Possible benefits of a Sustainable Ecotourism Development

Provide valuable financing, and volunteer efforts for Local conservation efforts.

Serve as economic justification for the preservation of nature and wildlife habitat.

Reduce exploitation of conservation areas (bad farming & logging) by supplying local peoples with viable (land friendly) economic alternatives.

Promote environmentalism and conservation, and foster awareness, education, and support.

Encourage private conservation efforts to augment & balance national efforts.

Steps to achieve low impact land development

Identify and understand the ecological and cultural context of the site

Preserve and enhance functioning natural processes

Minimize the size and severity of the development footprint

Utilize the built environment to contribute to the health of the site

Mitigate the remaining impact of development

Restore and Integrate beneficial natural processes into the everyday experience of the built environment

Priorities of land preservation and regeneration

Large tracts of native vegetation that connect and create riparian protection areas

Natural drainage patterns, including streams & drainage ways

Groundwater recharge areas

Good soils of high fertility and filtration

Vegetated steep or erodible slopes

High quality habitat or ecosystems