Eco Design

<h2>NATURAL ECOSYSTEM</h2>

<p>Bali's Savannah Ecosystem</p>

<p>Local plants from Uluwatu, Bali’s savannah ecosystem on the Bukit are raised in a nursery on site to encourage local bird and animal life.<br></p>

<h2>LAVA ROCKS</h2>

<p>Uluwatu’s savannah environment has its unique challenges. The landscape is made of limestone, is dry and produces striking heat. The breeze of the Indian Ocean also flows over the area and increases the humidity level.</p>

<p>Alila has combined its knowledge of sustainability with the use of lava rocks to absorb the Bali heat. Lava rock offers several advantages, such as its resistance to colour fade, its ability to serve as a source of natural insulation, and its ability to control weeds. By absorbing heat, it also keeps air-conditioning energy consumption to a minimum.</p>

<h2>WATER FEATURES</h2>

<p>Balinese Garden Irrigation</p>

<p>In line with its commitment to respect and preserve local traditions, and protect the environment through a policy of sustainability, Alila Villas Uluwatu embraces the beauty of nature and local culture in its landscape design.<br></p>

<p>Its modern interpretation of the beautiful Balinese aesthetic is enhanced by a sophisticated system of water conservation that recycles water for garden irrigation. Ornamental pools and black stone retention ponds integrate organically with the landscape and the vast blue expanse of the Indian Ocean beyond.<br></p>

<p>The Strong Wood from Kalimantan</p>

<p>A remarkably strong wood native to the forests of Kalimantan, Ulin is naturally a dark hazel colour, darker compared to most woods. In heat and cold, in monsoon rain and storms, Ulin wood is known for its extraordinary durability in all conditions.</p>

<p>For centuries, it has been used for construction, including among the Dayak tribes who live on the riverside and in the middle of the forest, and build their houses on stilts to provide protection from floods and wild animals. Ulin wood also grows stronger and harder over time, offering stability and earthquake resistance thanks to its ability to minimise vibrations.</p>

<h2>PALIMANAN STONE</h2>

<p>Found in the Palimanan area in Cirebon, West Java, Palimanan stone is volcanic stone formed by magma found deep in the earth’s crust that rises and cools on the earth’s surface.<br></p>

<p>The high level of minerals absorbed inside the stone causes a natural process of solidification, resulting in an extremely strong and durable stone. Palimanan stone is remarkably multifunctional, used as a main material in house construction as well as for building walls, swimming pools, gardens, and gates.<br></p>