Eco Factor: Sustainable resort to be developed in California.
Over 60 years of mining destroyed about 29 acres of land in Monterey, California. The barren sand dune is all set to be converted into the greenest resort in the world. Known as Monterey Bay Shores, the resort will carry 5 acres of living roofs and will provide 6.5 acres of natural habitat for endangered species.
The resort will also host a restaurant, residential block and a hotel for visitors. Solar, wind and geothermal energy will provide about 30% of the resort’s energy needs. It is being estimated that the resort will have 50% less carbon footprint than other traditional structures. Most of the materials used for construction will be recycled and on-site prefab construction will be followed to minimize the environmental impact of constructing such a huge complex. The resort will also incorporate active water conservation and harvesting systems that will use recycled gray water for landscaping and other non-potable uses.
The Dark Side:
The design of the architecture does look to refine the barren land. However, the technologies and systems to be used look simple on paper, but the actual design could be much different from artistic design.
Via: Treehugger
