Man behind the design

"Caribbean Breeze" model home was designed by Paul Asaro Architecture.

Their founder J. Paul Asaro brings over twenty-five years of architectural and construction experience to Asaro Architecture, nineteen of those as a professional licensed architect and general contractor. He has been involved with sustainable and eco- friendly design since he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture degree with Honors from UC Berkeley's School of Architecture in 1983. Prior to this, Paul completed his general undergraduate requirements at UC San Diego on the Dean's Honor List and before this graduated from the Sacramento Waldorf School.

As a sole proprietor and project architect, Paul has extensive design/build business experience in residential, institutional and commercial projects for many prestigious clients.
Mr. Asaro has focused his efforts on developing cost effective energy efficient design systems that are tailored for the local vernacular and climate of Costa Rica.

Awards/Recognitions

Mr. Asaro is committed to excellence in client service and has many awards in recognition of his efforts. The following is a partial list of the many awards and accolades he has received for his signature designs:

• Last year, Paul received the Keeping America Strong Award for his pursuits in energy-efficient green design.
• His company was the first to receive a Gold Contractor Award from the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for out-standing customer service in his many design/build projects.
• He has received a Certificate of Appreciation from The American Institute of Architects.
• He also received the Preservation of Youth Award from the students and faculty of Yolo Continuation School two years in a row.
• As a Project Architect for Lionakis Beaumont Design Group, Paul was part of a team that won national design awards for Williams Ranch Elementary School in Grass Valley and the Davis Skate Park for best use of concrete.

To receive more information about Mr. Asaro please contact him via the web at EnergyValueDesigns.com

Los Cielos Estates

Los Cielos Estates is located in the Limon region of Costa Rica.
Stretching for some 125 miles between the borders of Panama and Nicaragua, this breathtakingly beautiful province was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1502.
Located just 40 minutes south of Puerto Limon, just outside Puerto Viejo, the Los Cielos Estates development is beautifully designed, well thought out, ground has been broken and construction is well under way.
This exclusive, private, gated community boasts scenic woods and sprawling creeks, surrounded by stunning views of majestic mountains. A private pathway leads from the property to a secluded private beach just a few hundred yards away. Los Cielos offers private horse stables on the property, so you can saddle up and explore it to your heart’s content. And with hundreds of species of birds, sloths, monkeys, reptiles and countless additional exotic species right outside your door, there’s plenty to see. Lot sizes start at one and a half acres, so no matter how much property you buy, you’ll have plenty of room to stretch out. Stewart Title Insurance guarantees a clean property title. And when you're ready to make your dreams of owning a home in Costa Rica a reality, Los Cielos Estates is ready and willing to help with all of the details. They’ll even assist you with selecting a builder, work with you on the design, and provide construction oversight if you need it.
For added convenience, Los Cielos works with a California based architectural company that offers several tropical home plans to choose from.
The best part?
It costs a lot less than you think to gain a foothold in this Costa Rican dream. Amazingly, prices at Los Cielos Estates start at only $50,000. I don’t have to tell you, that prices like that are unheard of these days in Costa Rica. Obviously, such low prices are due to the “early bird” nature of the market on the Caribbean side of the country. (And you know what they say about the early bird.) A word to the wise: You can expect to pay four times that amount for similar properties on the Pacific side. So, it goes without saying that at Los Cielos, time is of the essence. Interest is running high as the word gets out and more and more investors are discovering the incredible values on this side of Costa Rica. So, if you’re consider moving here or investing in Costa Rica, this is a must see project. Truth be told, the only thing I enjoy waking up to more than the sounds of all the many exotic birds and the ocean right outside my door, is waking up to the realization that investing in land in Costa Rica was one of the best decisions I ever made. Who says you can’t mix business with pleasure?