The architectural solution that we adopted for this place arose from the old photographs of Kawesqar Indians, natives of this part: The huts which they constructed were of an igloo type covered with guanaco skins. Starting with that we realised that the domes could be the answer that we were looking for: they are semi-hemispherical structures formed by a number of isosceles triangles. This allowed the structure, when attacked by tremendous forces such as the not unusual winds of 160km per hour in this area, to receive the attack uniformly on the foundation part, reducing to a minimum the possibility that the structure might collapse. As well as this the round shape of the dome minimized its exposure to the wind. Finally, the semi-hemisphere gave the most internal space in relation to the surface and allowed us to be very efficient in the allocation of space and maintaining heat.

The concept is being exposed to nature as in a camp tent but with the comfort and sophistication of a four star hotel.
• Designed and built interfering as little as possible with the environment. The whole hotel has been built over lifted wooden platforms eliminating the need of foundations and cement floors. Animals and fresh air circulate underneath;
• Dormitories and common areas are contained on Geodesic domes inspired in the native Alacalufe’s semicircular huts;
• Geodesic form minimizes resistant to strong Patagonean winds and the exchange of temperature with the outdoors;
• Circulation areas consist in raised walkways open to rain, sun, and wind that allow guests to be constantly exposed to the surrounded nature. Not to roof the circulation area allow an important reduction of constructed areas and therefore huge savings on materials;
• Sunlight fills the domes minimizing the use of artificial light;
• Every dome has the necessary privacy for personal introspection;
• 30 people is the maximum concentration accepted at EcoCamp;
• Only renewable energy sources are used. Wind generators provide energy supply for illumination, solar panels heat the compost toilettes and gas supply is used for cooking and refrigeration.
• Insulation is passive and does not require the supply of energy. Domes are coated to minimize temperature exchange;
• Toilettes are designed to separate solid and liquid waste and to make compost on two heated chambers;
• Waste management system consider classification of waste, exportation out of the wilderness area and recycling.