pikaia lodge galápagos perspectives sustainable studio By Ayesha Khan 1 2 RESORT BIONOMICS An (LED-powered) beacon of green design in the Galápagos Islands The Galápagos Islands haven't evolved much since Charles Darwin left their Pacific shores in the 19th century. Some estimates place the tortoise population as higher than the number of humans inhabiting the Ecuadorian isles, which are still very much a Petri dish of ecology and conservation. So ripe are its volcanic soils that blackberry seeds rumored > 1. Pikaia Lodge Galápagos sits 1,500 feet above sea level on the island of Santa Cruz. 2. The lodge's lobby area features locally sourced materials such as artisan-made rugs. 3. Natural ventilation and overhanging roofs for shade help keep energy consumption low. 3 054 January/February 2015 hospitalitydesign.com 4. The nearly 800-square-foot pool suite includes a ground floor terrace and floorto-ceiling windows. 4http://www.hospitalitydesign.com