Support for sustainability in the design of 35 hectare resort in Turkey

Motivation

• Residential project of 200 hectares.
• Master plan: 70,000 m² GFA
• First phase: 41,000 m² architectural projects including the Canyon Ranch Hotel with 24,000 m² (70 rooms and 8,000 m² spa centre, 80 bungalows and 53 semi-detached rental residences) and 36 detached residences (villas).

Results

The main output delivered were:

• Analysis of the climate and local conditions.
• Integral water management (rain collecting, treatment and regeneration, desalinisation)
• Overall energy system (supply, district heating & cooling, renewable and high efficiency systems)
• Other analyses: material selection and waste, mobility, smart efficient technologies, design criteria for gardens and landscape.
• Passive design: analysis of light and shade, natural ventilation.
• Energy efficiency technologies: cooling, lighting and control system.
• Water cycle: collection, efficiency and reuse system.
• Selection of materials to minimise environmental impact.