Just as people travel here to enjoy the hot springs, Asilo De Sierra allows the guests to be guided by the water surrounding them. Water throughout each space leads guests to a new destination such as the lap pool, villas, hot tubs, and new views. At Asilo De Sierra, the water creates the pathways. The function of the separate structures was heavily influenced by the usage  and management of the climate and the elements of weather. 
The communal space maximizes the use of rainwater and harvests it to use in the kitchens, bathrooms, and bar areas. The individual Villas capture the solar energy through the glass panels placed atop the roof, seconding as a skylight.