Baja Bioregional

Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch 2012 : Towards truly ecological living…

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...KAILO means in Pericu language: “Unspoiled, Undamaged, Pure”.

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

MINNEAPOLIS NEW YORK SALT LAKE UTAH

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KAILO RANCH SAN JOSE DEL CABO

CABO SAN LUCAS KAILO RANCH

MIAMI

KAILO RANCH Located in Baja California Sur, Mexico (southern Baja, Mexico), East from San Jose area. It is situated about 20 min. from the International airport and 30 min. from the town center.

The site is oriented 40m(131’) North-east. 27m (88’) East. 43m (141’) South West. and 36(118’).

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TODOS SANTOS

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This location in the dry tropics slightly below the Tropic of Cancer ensures abundant year-round sunshine (an average of 350 sunny days/year), and regular northern winds.

Moderate temperatures occur from October to May. 12° C to 30° C, with hotter summer temperatures peaking at 40° C. Precipitation is 20cm (8 inches) per year, occurring mainly as late summer storms.

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LOCATION PLAN

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To transpeninsular / Airport

Access road

To Palo Escopeta / East Cape

PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

SEATTLE -

MINNEAPOLIS NEW YORK SALT LAKE UTAH

4 HR SF

CHICAGO

USA Desing concept February 2012

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PHX

DALLAS

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This location contains vegetation typical of southern Baja coastal foothills, including cactus, mesquite, and many tropical desert plants unique to Baja. Native mule deer, lizards, snakes, and a wide variety of birds are included up the local ecology.

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Ranch site: 388 Hectares (959 Acres)

HOUSTON 1 HR

GULF OF MEXICO

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SJD 1/2 HR 1 HR

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The project is developed around a working ranch, on a site once occupied by the native Pericu Indians, from whose language the name is derived. Ecological design and management of all aspects of the project will see the ranch transformed into an organic farm, including fruit orchards, vegetable growing and small animal grazing systems.

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TODOS SANTOS

KAILO RANCH

SUMMER WINDS

The location enjoys a mountainous topography, interspersed by arroyos (canyons), which carry water to the ocean, 5 km away during major rain events. Land height on the property varies from a low of 60m (197ft) to 255m (837ft) above sea level.

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SAN JOSE DEL CABO CABO SAN LUCAS

Dominant winds are SE in summer and NW in ‘winter’.

KAILO RANCH

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One of the key aspects of ecological design for the project is wise harvesting and use of water to enhance the hydrology of the site. Removal of large grazing animals from the existing ranch area will allow for vegetation recovery, as traditional ranching practices have led to overgrazing and erosion of sensitive desert ecosystems.

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PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT

San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

SEATTLE -

MINNEAPOLIS NEW YORK SALT LAKE UTAH

4 HR FASE 1

SF LA

SD

USA

PHX

DALLAS

2 HR

HOUSTON 1 HR

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A-A

GULF OF MEXICO

B-B'

FLIGHT TIME

C-C'

1/2 HR SJD 1/2 HR 1 HR

2 HR LA PAZ

TODOS SANTOS

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CHICAGO

KAILO RANCH

SUMMER WINDS

4 HR

SAN JOSE DEL CABO

MIAMI

Master Plan Phase 01 30 units Lots 2000sqm (0.5 acre) Units 250sqm (2,691 sq ft) Units are clustered to maximize efficiency of services (water, and waste management), as well as to provide social and interaction opportunities for residents.

Infrastructure Access roads: two key options, including wet weather access Water wells: Provide year-round water, individual homes manage personal water use and associated expenses.

Topography: Level plot for housing site, integrated with existing landscape Hydrology: Water harvesting features integrated into house (roof water capture, grey and black water re-use for garden), and landscaping (gabions, swales and micro water harvesting features

CABO SAN LUCAS

Vegetation will be maintained, and local species xeroscaping promoted, along with KAILO selective planting of integrated, ecologically appropriate food forest gardens RANCH where appropriate.

Orientation of housing maximizes passive cooling and heating potential (during short cool season). Housing design maximizes cross-ventilation potential, which combined with high thermo-insulative characteristics of wall materials assists in maintaining temperature comfort.

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Community Model: 4-5 Units with common areas share recycle station, compost, service, public space, board, shade area.

San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

2000 sqm

345 sqm Desing concept February 2012

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Public Space

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G2

Regenerative design Allows for the co-evolution of the human species along with other thriving species. It is the underlying design philosophy behind the master plan, as well as individual unit designs, in order for design to be truly ecological, it must help to regenerate that which has been damaged (practically everywhere on our planet today). This site will be enhanced over time through the process of this development.

The fundamental pattern for this development is the flower of life (below), an ancient sacred geometric system form that emphasizes interconnectivity and harmony.

A Community model underlies the design pattern, which leads to efficiency of energy flow, as well as promotion of human interaction. Each unit has a private driveway access.

Our garden strategy is to maintain and enhance existing endemic vegetation and ecology.

(G1)The minimum model is a xeroscape native species garden, enhanced by treated wastewater.

(G2) For homeowners looking for a level of fruit production/water support, we offer a design to incorporate drought tolerant fruit and ornamental trees to provide for production of appropriate fruits and flowers during the season.

(G3) For those wishing to commit to a larger level of water use and management, we can provide further enhanced production through an integrated forest garden design. Outdoor living ranch style

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Sunrise in Summer San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

NORTH Seed of life

EAST

Fire

Toilet Flower of life

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Fruit of life

washing

The Kailo Ranch home is designed using superadobe material in order to help maintain comfortable indoor termperatures. Summer cooling potential is enhanced by a patio system, and cool air distribution patterned from flower of life geometry.

Sunrise in Winter An outdoor patio structure provides further shading from major sun angles (south and west), as well as providing an ample outdoor living space.

TERRACE

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BATHROOM

LIVING ROOM

The Kailo Ranch Unit plan

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MASTER BEDROOM

Sunset in Summer

Shade structure

STORAGE

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PATIO

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8. Wrap Around Terrace 154 sqm (1,658 sq ft) Net 212sqm (2,282 sq ft) Gross 325sqm (3,498 sq ft) + 154sqm (1,658 sq ft)

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Areas: 1. Junior Bedroom 37 sqm (398 sq ft) 2. Master Bedroom 48 sqm (517 sq ft) 3. Living room 40 sqm (431 sq ft) 4. Terrace 41 sqm (441 sq ft) 5. Kitchen 41 sqm (441 sq ft) 6. Garage-storage 86 sqm (926 sq ft) 7. Patio 47 sqm (506 sq ft)

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Sunrise in Summer San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

NORTH EAST

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Toilet

TERRACE

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washing

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DINING ROOM

The Kailo Ranch Unit plan

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Sunrise in Winter

MASTER BEDROOM

Shade structure

STORAGE

7 PATIO x1_SUV/4x4

8. Wrap Around Terrace 154 sqm (1,658 sq ft) Net 212sqm (2,282 sq ft) Gross 325sqm (3,498 sq ft) + 154sqm (1,658 sq ft)

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Areas: 1. Two Bedrooms 37 sqm (398 sq ft) 200sq ft each 2. Master Bedroom 48 sqm (517 sq ft) 3. Living room 40 sqm (431 sq ft) 4. Terrace 41 sqm (441 sq ft) 5. Kitchen 41 sqm (441 sq ft) 6. Garage-storage 86 sqm (926 sq ft) 7. Patio 47 sqm (506 sq ft)

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1. Garage - ample garage space and convenient connection to both walkin pantry and utility storage area for lifestyle toys, blow up dolls and sex aids.

2. Terrace/Dining room - This multiuse space extends the living space to better connect with the outside lifestyle opportunities afforded by local climate and weather.

3. Living Room - Sets of connecting sliding doors allow for a ‘great room’ connection through the terrace to the kitchen.

4. Kitchen - Modern prep/breakfast bar space promotes flexibility of use and casual dining 5. Bathroom - Main bathroom has generous proportions.

6. Rooms - Spare room for guests or children, may be converted into home office space or other use.

7. Solar Panels

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

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Render view: through court yard. rooms wall to right, kitchen and living room to left

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

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Render view: through terrace, living room wall to right, kitchen to left Unit merge in context with the landscape with the outdoors living

GARDEN VIEW

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

Summer 9:00am

MASTER BEDROOM

GARDEN

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Winter 9:00am

GARAGE N+ 0.18

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10,000 l

Baja area has 360 days of intense sun radiation to generate solar power, panels to be located on roof.

Winds generally blow year-round, with greater strength in winter and spring

WATER TANK

SECTION

TILE ROOF

ESC 1:50

N+ 0.18

Summer 15:00pm

Winter 15:00pm MASTER BEDROOM

GARDEN

N+ 0.18

GARAGE N+ 0.18

N+ 0.00

10,000 l

WATER TANK

PALAPA ROOF

SECTION ESC 1:50

Photovoltaic Energy

Shade pannels

Cross ventilation

Summer 17:00pm

Solar Thermal Energy

MASTER BEDROOM

GARDEN

N+ 0.18

GARAGE N+ 0.18

Gray Water

SECTION ESC 1:50

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ECO SYSTEMS

WATER TANK

Water Storage

Septic tank

Winter 17:00pm

In order to maintain home temperature comfort, home design has accounted for the sun angles in summer and winter. The strategy is based on insulative quality of superadobe earth materials for major walls, and internal patio microclimate creating natural cooling through shade and water evaporation.

Cross ventilation provides for comfortable air exchange during majority of the year. Midsummer temperatures require that outside windows are closed during the heat of the day, and opened at night.

Additional shade control is provided by wrap around pergola and selective vegetation plantings for living shade by trees and vines.

Energy storage

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10,000 l

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Pluvial Water VAULT ROOF

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

Sunrise in Summer

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“carrizo” pergolas

Domed brick roof

Toilet

Material selection emphasizes local materials enhancing the finish, look and performance of the home.

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Some highlights:

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KITCHEN

Sunset in Summer

MASTER BEDROOM

Shade structure

STORAGE

Local stone

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“Arena Lavada” x1_SUV/4x4 x1_Q

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“Stained Concrete” Sunset in Winter

Earth walls

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Domed, locally made brick roof forms a gracious internal dome providing practical engineering/ strength properties as well as beautiful aesthetics.

Carrizo (bamboo type reed, locally grown) provides for pergola shading - biological material Washed granite sand finish for outdoor floors utilizing local sand.

Stained Concrete or cob indoor finished floor River stone finish - for bathrooms Local earth materials for walls, stabilized with 10% cement.

Local stone foundation base.

5m

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River stones pebbles

MATERIALS Cob floor

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

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Render view: Main room looking out the patio.

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San Jose del Cabo, Baja Bioregional at Kailo Ranch, Baja Sur. Mexico

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TEAM Baja Bioregional Jonathan Gleed Erwin Verburgt Andew Jones fabriK°G landscape, Masterplan, Urban and architectural design.

Arq. Gonzalo Elizarraras Andew Jones Arq. Alejandro Gallardo Arq. Daniel Moyano Urb. Isaak Velasco Fernanda Rivero Marco Antonio Rico Angel Castro

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Render view: through main entryway, garage wall to right, guest room to left Unit merge in context with the landscape.

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