otentic permaculture eco lodge in mauritius, Africa
This relaxing and authentic eco lodge is located on the banks of Grande Rivière Sud-Est, East coast of Mauritius Island, very close to the wonderful Ile aux Cerfs. During the rainy season the East coast receives huge amounts of water that needs to be stored, infiltrated in the ground and ultimately diverted. This retrofit design aims at increasing the total water storage capacity while reducing water runoff and soil erosion rate. Soil stabilising and water pumping plants are designed to help reduce the runoff risks, and absorb as much water as possible. Functional fast growing sound/view breaks have been introduced & shade plants have been planted to increase the well-being of the visitors.
Definitely an amazing place to visit: Otentic Eco Tent
The functional planting started to be implemented in June 2023 and keeps on going. To be part of it, you can contact Otentic Eco Tent in their contact page.
Designed by: Eléonore Todini, Karen Bouic
Pictures of the existing and some of the installation phase (vetiver on slopes to control erosion & improving vanilla plantings)
Some elements and features of the design phase:
– functional plantings: windbreaks , privacy plantings, vertical & spacial soundbreaks, vetiver plantings for erosion control, fast growing plantings,
– water features: irrigation system, water tanks
– other: composting systems
