Like the other buildings onsite, John Hix designed Casa Solaris to take advantage of the natural forces here in Vieques; wind, sun and rain. By creating open spaces, where basically the fourth wall is missing, John created a space that takes advantage of the trade winds that flow through the Vieques hills. By placing the open wall towards the trade winds (to the East), the room is constantly cooled, leaving no need for air conditioning. Photo by Michael Grimm. Photo 10 of 35 in 35 Modern Homes That Make the Case for Concrete from Modern Concrete Getaway in Paradise

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John Hix designed the Hotel Casa Solaris to be as green as possible by harnessing the natural forces in Vieques, including the wind, sun, and rain.