Lotus Village demonstrates social and environmental equity through its physical construction and the services it houses. Each aspect of the state-of-the-art facility was thoughtfully selected to reduce environmental harm and enhance the well-being of occupants. The 100,000+ SF shelter earned a Gold level certification through the Florida Green Building Coalition for its exemplary performance in energy, water, site, health, materials and disaster mitigation criteria. The facility was designed to be exceptionally resilient to withstand the wear and tear of many sheltered guests and the surrounding tropical climate for generations to come.
Sustainable Diet
Plant-based Culinary Center
Farm-to-table on-site hydroponic farm
Lighting
Natural daylight throughout
LED fixtures
Innovative Pest Control Strategy
Heat Treatment Room aka “The Green Room”
Pest resistant mattresses
Exterior Holistic Healing Spaces
Zen Garden
Reflection Garden
Urban Terrace
Non-Institutional Design
Curved walls
High ceilings
Gallery quality artwork
Resiliency
On-site generator
Emergency use circuitry
Impact resistant windows
Materials and Finishes
Natural materials: wood, tile
Therapeutic colors: white, light yellow, light pink, light blue
Durable furniture
Interior Holistic Healing Spaces
Yoga & Meditation Room
Arts & Activities Room
Healing Hands Salon
Lotus Village Voices Recording Studio
Inclusivity
100% ADA accessible services and spaces
Braille signage
Inclusive signage