Ecotourism has opened up several interesting areas of work, specially with respect to sustainable living. While most ecotourist facilities were centered around an important destination such as a forest or a mountain, the current scenario is witness to the resort or the facility itself being a destination. Located in an otherwise non-tourist area, Baevu is premised on ecotourism as an experiential space that allows a fairly complete integration with the surrounding rural landscape. 

A careful understanding of the land potential in all its dimensions including water, food and energy helped develop a carrying capacity for the resort as well as define its essential character. The master plan is crafted to allow built spaces based on visual and ecological parameters. All open spaces are clearly productive including traditional paddy fields, orchards and vegetable patches to cater to the guests; these spaces are at once productive and experiential.

The settlement patterns and articulation of open spaces is drawn from the larger landscape, faithfully reflecting materiality and functions. Recreational spaces too follow this language, sports and games areas are set in natural spaces; the swimming pool alludes to traditional swimming holes replete with vegetation and boulders set in a cascading terrain.

Biodiversity, soil and water management are central to the occupation of land, extending the surrounding forest seamlessly into the village, blurring the limits of both. 

Baevu – The Village is located on the rural landscape or Ramanagara, about two hours drive from Bangalore, India.