The villas at Carvoeiro Gardens have been purposefully designed to address the issues of year-round and especially winter living. Great care has been taken with the use of fully insulated foundations, positioning the floors a full half meter above ground level. The properties have a high standard of full thermal insulation, featuring underfloor heating and air conditioning. Space has been meticulously planned to avoid wasting energy, with generously proportioned open-plan living spaces and less space apportioned to bedrooms, hence reducing heating and cooling costs.