This case study examines the design of a self-sufficient ecovillage for the Xavante Indigenous people in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Ecovillages are sustainable, self-sufficient settlements that promote social, ecological, economic and cultural well-being. To our knowledge, only a few studies have considered ecovillage design in isolated areas. The Xavante are traditionally nomadic, but today they face food scarcity because they are...