ECOLOGY

The ecology tab on the COTE Spreadsheet has provided me with some insight as to the constraints my site in Ecuador has.

A way to improve upon the vegetative contratins are to not demolish rural areas for urban development without factoring in sustainability. It is important to restore what we are taking - even partially can make a huge difference.

Adding greenspace and vegetation to our design (whether it’s in the building design or in amenity landscaping) it can help us to give back to the community.

The residents in Ecuador depend greatly on the natural environment for their health and livelihoods. A healthy environment supplies the necessities of life, like water, food and air. It also provides resources for economic growth and the means to fight natural hazards. The well-being of many countries, including Ecuador, can link their state of the natural environment and the opportunities it offers.

Acknowledging the land will aid in replanting native life, in order to keep true to the land and not include invasive species to the site.