Introduction to Eco-lodge Design

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Architectural Design [ 4 ] Introduction to Eco-lodge Design FA 400 -1- 3 ‘Spring 2019’ Faculty of Fine Arts . Department of Architecture Alexandria University

Staff Members : Prof Dr . Nevine Ghareeb

Eco-lodge design - where to start?

Madikwe Safari Lodge – South Africa

Eco-lodge design - where to start?

W H AT I S A N ECO LODGE?

Museumotel / Pascal Hausermann

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El Gouna Hotel Resort / Michael Seagraves Architects

W H AT I S A N E C O L O D G E ?

Eco lodges tend to be more remote, located in relatively pristine natural environments such as beaches, jungles, desert and mountains.

Hotels, on the other hand, are more often associated with cities and towns.

W H AT I S A N E C O L O D G E ?

Eco lodges emphasize elements such as environmental responsibility and minimizing negative impact.

Adrere Amellal Resort in Egypt https://www.designboom.com/architectur e/adrere-amellal-eco-hotel-in-egypt-byeqi/?utm_campaign=monthly&utm_mediu m=e-mail&utm_source=subscribers

W H AT I S A N E C O L O D G E ?

Eco lodges emphasize elements such as environmental responsibility and minimizing negative impact.

Al Karm Eco Lodge - St Katherine, Sinai

W H AT I S A N E C O L O D G E ?

The best ones offer renewable energy sources, recycling services, eco-friendly toiletries, energy efficient lighting, locally sourced food, organic linens and towels, non-toxic cleaning supplies, non-disposable dishes, water conservation methods and various other sustainability-focused initiatives.

Adrere Amellal hotel in Egypt https://www.designboom.com/architecture/adrere-amellal-eco-hotel-inegypt-by-eqi/?utm_campaign=monthly&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscribers

L O C AT I O N As they like to say in real estate, location, location, location.

Location is everything - almost.

Taziry Eco Lodge – Siwa

L O C AT I O N What other reasons might your guests have for visiting the your eco-lodge?

Desert Rose Eco Lodge - Bahariya Oasis

L O C AT I O N What other reasons might your guests have for visiting the your eco-lodge?

Desert Rose Eco Lodge - Bahariya Oasis

DESIGN As a concept: Adding value through design excellence rather than merely facilitating shelter with food and beverage available is a fundamental way to maximize guest satisfaction and ‌

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Bedouin Valley Eco Lodge – Marsa Alam

DESIGN As a concept: Where would you rather spend a night?

Bedouin Valley Eco Lodge – Marsa Alam

DESIGN As a concept:  Wow factor: create points of difference to reward guests for visiting your eco-lodge.  Community dividends: things your project might deliver that are a tangible benefit to the community.

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Anakato Nubian Eco lodge, Aswan

Adrere Amellal hotel in Egypt https://www.designboom.com/architecture/adrer e-amellal-eco-hotel-in-egypt-byeqi/?utm_campaign=monthly&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscribers

Adrere Amellal hotel in Egypt https://www.designboom.com/architecture/adrere-amellal-eco-hotel-inegypt-by-eqi/?utm_campaign=monthly&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscribers

Mirrored concert hall appears as a giant mirage in the desert landscape of Saudi Arabia

Sustainable treehouses in the Italian dolomites https://www.designboom.com/architecture/peter-pichler-architecture-treehouses-dolomitesitaly-02-26-2019/

Sustainable treehouses in the Italian dolomites https://www.designboom.com/architecture/peter-pichler-architecture-treehouses-dolomitesitaly-02-26-2019/

Peter pichler architecture, has developed a concept for sustainable treehouses in the forest of the italian dolomites. the project is envisioned as an addition to an existing hotel and intends to create a new experience of living in the woods with maximum connection to nature.

Museumotel / Pascal Hausermann - France

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