Kalia Modern Eco-Living

Kalia's four distinctive villages are located on Costa Rica's legendary Gold Coast. Over 1000 acres (400 hectares), 432 custom homes and 985 luxurious condominium units all situated on spectacular ocean view/front properties in the Northern Pacific region compose - Emerald Woods, Ruby Sky, Black Beauty and Diamond Cove. Seamlessly weaving these carefully selected luxurious neighborhoods with the areas rich environmental assets of cascading waterfalls, pure rivers, magnificent unspoiled beaches, tropical animals and rain forests - all just minutes away - reveal Kalia's primary commitment of not only creating a place to call home, but a modern eco lifestyle at one with nature.

Each of Kalia's exclusive properties offers one of a kind amenities and conveniences that compliment the quality of life and instill the essence of modern eco-living. A "green" pedestrian park system links each village and its inhabitants via trails, walkways and community gardens to all property services including shopping, boutique hotels, spa facilities, fitness centers, golf course access, dining and nightlife. In addition to typical facilities each individual village will offer unique attractions such as amphitheatres, event gardens, ranch and horse trails, children's activity parks and wildlife refuge. Kalia's invitation to participate in this unique lifestyle begins with a master plan that integrates the experience of daily life, a promise to the earth and preservation of resources and an opportunity to engage with local environment and its beauty.

Building Systems Expected to be Incorporated in Kalia's Homes

• Green Roofing System - Will help regulate a home's temperature while reducing storm-water run off and filter pollutants and CO2 out of the air. 
• Solar Energy will be used to reduce the use of electricity for pool and water heating. 
• Cross Ventilation - Strategically located windows and doors to achieve maximum cross ventilation
• Passive Cooling Water Features around the homes also contribute to the independent cooling of the house allowing a cool breeze flow off the pools. 
• Gray Water Recycling Systems - Will assist in storing and providing water to the yard and surrounding landscape.
• Recycled content materials - Using a light weight metal structure that is locally produced and using a high content of recycled material. 
• Natural Vegetation and Landscape - Will minimize the waste of water needed for irrigation and will keep the natural vegetation intact.