Abstract: System and method for modeling resource requirements using a resource modeling language to specify and control the placement of resources in a cloud environment are disclosed. Modeling the resource requirements provides control over placement of resources when resiliency, latency and/or other requirements are imposed. In some embodiments, the resource modeling language enables a client to specify number, type and specification of resources as well as set of relationships among the resources. In various embodiments, the system receives via a user interface resource modeling information including specification of one or more resources and a set of rules for placement of the one or more resources in a cloud environment. The system then creates a model based on the resource modeling information, which is stored in a datastore. In response to a request, the system places an order with a cloud controller to instantiate the model in the cloud environment.