ABSTRACT
The approach to tropical resort design presented in this book is an environment-friendly one. It draws a picture of an eco-resort in the tropics which offers a ‘tropical experience’ to visitors. Such a resort makes only a minimal impact on the environment without compromising guests’ comfort and safety. It can also be an economically viable alternative to typical air-conditioned structures. The eco-resort has to draw on and blend with the local natural and cultural environments by employing principles of Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD). It must minimise use of energy through passive solar design and, where additional energy inputs are required, it should utilise the renewable resources of sun, water and wind. It also has tomakeminimal impact on the environment by limiting waste, emissions, pollution and other undesirable effects of its operation.
